There are 18 respite care facilities serving Fort Collins, Colorado. This includes 10 facilities in Fort Collins and 8 nearby. Short term respite care costs in Colorado range from about $247 to $378 per day, with a median expense running around $315. The per month expense averages about $9,440 and ranges between $7,395 and $11,354. Annually, the mean cost is about $79,205, which is above the national average of $77,380.
Fort Collins is a medium-sized city in Colorado. It is located within Larimer County and is part of the Fort Collins-Loveland metro area. With 235,476 inhabitants in the encompassing metropolitan area and 175,625 living within the city itself, it is the fifth largest city in Colorado. Approximately 20% of the local populace are over 55.
Fort Collins has a good SeniorScore™ of 75. The mean home price in the city is $220,500, which is lower than the Colorado average of $318,000. Fort Collins has a moderate unemployment rate of about 7.79%. The city's mean household income is $55,000 ($29,000 per capita), versus an average of $51,000 for the entire state of Colorado.
Fort Collins has harsh mean temperatures, with severely cold winters and pleasant summers. The city gets optimal levels of precipitation annually. Fort Collins has a lower than average crime rate and very low air quality ratings in comparison to other cities in the United States.