Friendship House at the Home

Friendship House at The Home sits in Canon City, Colorado, and works as a licensed assisted living residence, holding 36 private and furnished units, and doesn't have any shared rooms, so each resident gets a space to call their own, and always offers both assisted living and independent living options alongside support like short-term nursing care, long-term care, and even memory care, which means families can find tailored help all on one campus. The building falls under the oversight of state and local authorities, and uses a campus model that also offers senior subsidized housing, low-cost apartments for independent seniors, and home care with trained aides for those who prefer help in their own place, so there's a broad set of choices no matter how much care a person needs. Folks can get help with bathing, dressing, transfers, medication management, diabetic care, and incontinence support-around the clock-with a 24-hour call system, plus non-ambulatory care for those with mobility challenges, while meals meet special dietary needs like allergies and diabetes, all served in a community-run, restaurant-style dining room, or all-day dining for more flexibility. Residents get three meals and access to snacks, regular housekeeping and laundry services, plus a library, an arts and crafts room, scheduled transportation for errands, a beauty salon or barber on site, and a busy calendar of resident-run and offsite activities like movie nights or devotional gatherings at the IOOF Chapel, and there's even a big canopy of trees outside where squirrels and birds gather, so it's easy to feel close to nature. Pets like cats and small dogs are welcome with weight limits set, and smoker-friendly policies do exist, while indoor common areas, walking paths, move-in coordination services, and guest parking rounds out the amenities. Staff make sure to focus on dignity and independence, offering help when asked and encouraging social programs, and residents receive consistent care, with a price usually starting around $4,300 a month, though actual cost depends on care level and what services are needed, and community accepts Medicaid, Medicaid LTC and Waiver, long-term care insurance, and private pay, but does not take Medicare unless specially certified. The community is tied to the Colorado IOOF and is known for keeping a family-like atmosphere thanks to its compassionate caregivers who work side-by-side with each resident, which brings peace of mind for family members wanting safe, affordable care close by, and though it doesn't claim to be perfect or fancy, Friendship House at The Home keeps life simple and dependable for seniors needing a supportive place to live.