Florence, which is based in a predominantly rural area of Fremont County, has 8 care facilities which offers residents a variety of care options to select from. Getting around the city of Florence can potentially be tough, requiring a car or family member's help. If needed, there are several number of hospitals and nursing homes in the surrounding areas around Florence.
Senior Living Amenities
Feeling secure at a facility is largely about finding the amenities you need that are applicable at a given location. Some of the amenities provided in Florence care facilities include:
- Experience nursing staff 24-hours a day
- Beauty and barber services
- Hospice and comfort care
As well as having a full complement of standard amenities, Florence also has a varied network of facilities that are there to meet seniors' unique requirements. Some offer devotional services including spiritual healing. Still other long term care facilities provide transportation, or even can provide care like blood glucose monitoring. Some care facilities inside the city provide kosher meals, can allow pets, provide indoor social activities, as well as common areas for social events. Access to on-call specialists like Speech Therapists and Counselors can also be arranged at many facilities.
While not crucial, when contacting the facilities in these lists it can be convenient to have medical history including any insurance, doctor, and contacts for any questions the facility representative might have. This can aid in planning any specialized care the individual might need.
Senior Living Cost Comparison in Florence
The price for services can change based on required services, but in the area standard community care facilities are around $1,500 to $4,100 each month. In comparison, the price for assisted living facilities in neighboring Canon City is approximately $1,500 per month. For residents that can qualify there likely exists state options to reduce fees. Review the detailed cost breakdown with comparisons for nearby cities below.
Assisted Living Costs for Cities Nearby
Source: Aggregated from the Genworth 2013, 2015 Cost of Care Survey, state licensing units, and from facility surveys. While we make every effort to ensure accuracy, please confirm details with facilities directly.
