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The cost of independent living in Alden is about $3,921 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 13 options. Read 216 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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We moved my father in law there in May . This is his first time living on his own. He has made friends and has a social life now. He is happy and safe at Greeley Place . We like the staff and trust them with...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Greeley PlaceLush greenery and scenic, Rocky Mountain views surround you at Greeley Place — a pet-friendly Sky Active Living community. You’ll immediately feel at home in our welcoming community. Our location makes it easy to enjoy local museums, nearby parks, live performances at the civic...
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9.7
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25 reviews
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The administration and staff are all very kind, compassionate,and very gentle with the residents they are very good to give hugs and encouragement when really needed.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Greeley Village is a thriving senior living community where our highly experienced and supportive staff make residents feel cared for and right at home. We have been serving the seniors of Northern Colorado since we opened our doors in December of 2019. Services are delivered with personal...
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9.2
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9.2
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Garden Square was a lifesaver for my aunt after her hip surgery. She needed more than just rehab. she needed daily help with bathing, dressing, and meals while she recovered. From the moment we walked into...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Garden Square at Westlake is comprised of 56 assisted living apartments including studio and one-bedroom floor plans. We provide a more intimate atmosphere that feels more like a home. Our dining space is open and can accommodate all residents and guests that wish to eat together. We also offer a...
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9.1
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The care of the staff is exceptionally good! They really know their residents! The facility is not super large and that is a plus! It helps to encourage independence from my mother who is visually...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Ready For An Active Retirement?If you’re on the search for an active and vibrant assisted living community in Greeley, Colorado, you’ve found it. We offer all the comforts and amenities of home without the burdens of chores and maintenance, freeing you up to live a rich and full...
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25 reviews
8.5
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The Lodge in Greeley is a beautifully decorated facility. The interior is modern, clean, and airy. The staff is wonderful and helpful. The food is good and served all day. The studio where my mom is is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Lodge at Greeley provides our residents with the freedom to enjoy their day, their way. We offer many amenities, much laughter and fun in a welcoming and peaceful community. Our community is designed to deliver programs and activities that engage the social, emotional, intellectual, spiritual...
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My mother-in-law was here for two weeks before her passing. They did a wonderful job getting her moved in. The staff did a terrific job and I would recommend them to anybody.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Garden Square, our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. Garden Square is the home of a unique, Balance Fitness program designed especially to strengthen the core muscles needed for improved balance and...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Birch Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Greeley, CO. Greeley, which is situated in the northern region of Colorado, offers a lively downtown area with plenty of art, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. Visitors will enjoy exploring the Colorado Model Railroad...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Built on the site of the former Garnsey & Wheeler Ford, our mason painstakingly reconstructed the historic brick wall from circa 1922, disassembling it one brick at a time, removing the old mortar from each brick, and then rebuilding the wall to the original design so it will last another 100...
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They treat her really well!! I have seen lots of progress in her, since being there. The social worker there, Cory, is totally awesome! She is just great. It's a nice community, clean and bright, not dark...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Placed my mom in Ashley Manor just a few months ago, was so pleased with all the staff. It is such a hard thing to do for a parent, but knowing that this team of people will care and look after her has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Ashley Manor - EvansAshley Manor - Evans is an assisted living community located in breathtaking Evans, Weld County, Colorado. Evans is surrounded with magnificent mountains. The scenic natural beauty is just part of living in Evans. This quiet small town community nestled away in the mountains...
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Cost of independent living in Alden, CO

The average cost of senior living in Alden is $3,921 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Kersey, CO with an average of $3,844 per month.

Independent living costs in Alden, CO, vs. nearby cities

Alden, CO
$3,921/mo
$3,844/mo

Independent living costs in Alden, CO, vs. state and national averages

Alden, CO
$3,921/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

Independent living costs in Alden, CO, vs. other senior living options

$4,767/mo
Independent Living
$3,921/mo

Independent living costs in Alden, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$2,730/mo
Studio
$4,340/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,556/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,893/mo

Senior living costs in Alden vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Alden, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlden, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,921/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$4,685/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$4,767/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Alden, CO:$3,921/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Alden, CO:$4,685/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Alden, CO:$4,767/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Alden, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Alden and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Alden, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alden have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Alden, CO$2,397/mo$2,533/mo-5.4%
Colorado$3,262/mo$3,199/mo+2.0%
National$3,222/mo$3,144/mo+2.5%
Alden, CO
2024 average cost:$2,397/mo
2023 average cost:$2,533/mo
Percent change:-5.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,262/mo
2023 average cost:$3,199/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
National
2024 average cost:$3,222/mo
2023 average cost:$3,144/mo
Percent change:+2.5%
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What families are saying about independent living in Alden

Recent reviews for independent living in Alden

Garden Square at Greeley

5.0
I couldn't be any happier with this community. They are truly doing a great job caring for my father. The staff is wonderful, they are more like friends, they are very helpful and kind. There are many activities offered for the residents. The community looks great, they do a very good with the ...
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MeadowView of Greeley

5.0
I would recommend it to others. I live in a different state than my loved one so it's very important that his needs are being met. Needed a place that could care for my loved one during a recovery period

Garden Square at Westlake in Greeley, CO

5.0
5 on all. My mom really likes it here. She likes the facility itself, the people who work here, [name removed] is wonderful as the administrator (so very helpful and sweet) she likes the other residents and the food. The only concern I have is her hygiene. She has a hard time cleaning herself ...
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Alden independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alden independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alden, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Alden independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Alden partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Alden, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
10%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Alden independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Alden communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Alden, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alden independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Alden offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Alden, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
60%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
70%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
70%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
60%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
60%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
60%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Greeley Place, Greeley Village and Garden Square at Westlake are the top-rated independent living facilities near Alden, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Alden, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Alden, Colorado is Greeley Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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