The Cottages of Hilltop

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2.5 miles from city center

Description

A few minutes away from its sister community, The Cottages of Hilltop offers quality care for senior living homes that offers compassion and kindness; residents can feel comfortable with the team of dedicated staff ready to attend to any needs. The premier independent living, assisted living, and memory care home provides services that perform nothing less than quality service in a nurturing and cozy environment that inspires residents to thrive and live comfortably.

The Cottages of Hilltop boasts an elevated lifestyle through a comprehensive list of accommodations designed to help residents maintain an independent and active lifestyle. All-inclusive amenities include delicious and nutritious meals, weekly housekeeping and laundry, everyday fitness activities with the finest gym equipment, lush gardens, and spacious common areas.

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Details

What does this place offer?

Pets Allowed Yes, Pets Allowed

Housing Options 2 Bed

Building Type Single-story

Amenities

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

Type of Care Available

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care

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Program

State Program Name

Eligibility

Benefits

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.

Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Eligibility

General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits

Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).

Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Eligibility

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits

Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Eligibility

General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits

Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Eligibility

General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.