 Energy saving tips for your home
Habitat for Humanity of metro Denver is building its new homes according to energy saving guidelines set by Energy Outreach Colorado, CoPirg and Environment Colorado.  |
The Handyman Program
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operates out of Denver and Ft. Collins. This program provides minor home repair and safety services to limited and low-income seniors. Volunteer handymen and women perform simple home repairs and home maintenance jobs such as installing grab bars and handrails to reduce safety hazards and prevent falls and injuries in their homes. The Handyman Program helps Colorado seniors stay safe in their own homes for as long as possible. |
Home Repair and Rehabilitation Programs
Many organizations throughout the state offer low interest loans and/or grants for home rehabilitation, emergency repairs, weatherization, or accessibility modifications. Most programs are area-specific and your home must be located within their parameters to be eligible. The HERO Alliance cannot guarantee eligibility or fund availability. Please contact each organization for more information, eligibility criteria and fund availability. |
Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging.
The Colorado Association of Homes and Services for the Aging is a non-profit organization representing providers of housing, health care, and community-based service options for Colorado's seniors. |
Colorado Bar Association
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CO Dept of Public Health & Environment Licensed Nursing Homes & Assisted Living
The Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division assures that patients and residents receive quality care from health facilities and programs which are licensed and/or certified and promotes health and safety through on-site inspections and complaint investigations. The division licenses, certifies and inspects the following types of healthcare providers. |
Colorado Housing Counseling Coalition
The CHCC is a nonprofit organization. Its website provides information about a variety of housing-related issues including home buyer workshops, mortgage default counseling, reverse equity mortgages, etc. |
HUD info for Senior Citizens
Looking for housing options for yourself, an aging parent, relative, or friend? Do some research first to determine what kind of assistance or living arrangement you need; what your health insurance might cover; and what you can afford. Then check here for financial assistance resources and guides for making the right choice. |
Nursing Home Compare
Visit this website (which is the Medicare site) and assess the performance of the state's 225 nursing homes. People can see quality information such as how many beds are available in the facility, the latest state nursing home inspections results, and how many registered nurses and doctors are on staff. This site is part of the Nursing Home Quality Initiative, an effort of the Department of Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and the Colorado Foundation for Medical Care, Colorado's Quality Improvement Organization for Medicare. This is a campaign to improve the quality of care in nursing homes by publicly reporting quality measures on every Medicare certified nursing home in the state. Click on the Nursing Home Compare link in the middle of the page on the right side, under Search Tools heading. S roll down the page until you see a yellow box that says "Geographic Search, Step 1 of 4," select Colorado in the drop-down list and click on the Next Step button. |
Rebuilding Together
Rebuilding Together Metro Denver is a non-profit organization that works in partnership with the community to rehabilitate the houses of low-income homeowners, particularly the elderly and disabled, so that they may continue to live in warmth, safety and independence. |
RSVP Directory of Senior Services
Every year RSVP of Boulder County publishes and distributes 7,500 free copies of The RSVP Directory of Senior Services which includes extensive listing for housing resources in Boulder County, including Housing Authorities, HUD Subsidies, long term care, assisted living and independent living. |
| RSVP of Boulder County Fix-It Program. Our experienced volunteer RSVP Fix-It Crew provides free minor home repairs, including grab bar installation, leaky faucet repair, and other small household jobs |
Single Points of Entry
This is the list of the agencies in which a person who maybe eligible for Medicaid long-term care services must go through to be admitted to a nursing facility or to in-home care |
Senior Blue Book
Our Seniors Resource Guide website features online directories for each region in the United States where we have Senior Resource Books in print. These Internet directories list over forty topics for Senior Housing, Home Health Care, Health and Professional Services, Care Management, and Community Resources. Visit the following regional directories to find senior services and learn more about that region. |
Senior Housing Denver Gov Site
Elderly Housing CHOICES provides referrals to lower-income elderly who have special housing needs. The Hotline maintains a list of over 20,000 rentals, including apartments, houses, duplexes, mobile homes, wheelchair accessible units and personal care housing. |
