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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arapahoe County, CO

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The cost of independent living in Arapahoe County is about $4,662 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 306 options. Read 4814 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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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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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.
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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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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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I've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over.  Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown and...
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The activities are mostly geared toward females. The only thing I would like, is to be better connected to public transportation. It's a safe and quiet location, but it can be difficult to get to shopping...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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The place was great!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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 Inn at Lakewood is a place where home and community come together. With spacious apartments and nearby shopping, restaurants, theatres, and places of worship, residents can maintain the lifestyle they deserve. Residents have a choice of 137 studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments, all...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Gardens Care Homestead has southwestern-style architecture that accents the 4 1/2 acres of mature landscaping and courtyards that have graced this former equestrian property for years. We are committed to the quality of service that allows you the piece of mind to enjoy the atmosphere of where...
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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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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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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine a community that actually helps seniors rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and lives. Could you see yourself living there? Are you ready to start another wonderful chapter of your life? Come to the Avenues Crofton Park and see what the best version of your story looks like. You have the...
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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.
Care Group at Indian Tree is a residential care home that is located in Jefferson and Adams counties in Arvada CO. This is a loving residence where caregivers attend to the resident's needs in a group home setting. The climate is humid continental creating starkly contrasting seasons within the...
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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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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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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.
Covenant Retirement Communities have been leading the charge to meet the needs of older adults for over a century. Since 1886, we’ve focused on helping residents live more fulfilling lives. We continue to build on this great legacy as we expand to serve more communities.Today, at Covenant Village...

Cost of independent living in Arapahoe County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Arapahoe County is $4,662 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $4,057 per month.

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,662/mo

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

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,662/mo
U.S. national average
$4,212/mo

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,754/mo
Independent Living
$4,662/mo

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,890/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,318/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,955/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,253/mo

Senior living costs in Arapahoe County 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: Arapahoe County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArapahoe County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,662/mo$4,501/mo$4,212/mo
Assisted Living$5,286/mo$5,249/mo$4,753/mo
Memory Care$5,754/mo$5,468/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$4,662/mo
Colorado:$4,501/mo
U.S.:$4,212/mo
Assisted Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$5,286/mo
Colorado:$5,249/mo
U.S.:$4,753/mo
Memory Care
Arapahoe County, CO:$5,754/mo
Colorado:$5,468/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arapahoe County 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Arapahoe County, CO$3,371/mo$3,322/mo+1.5%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,167/mo+2.8%
Arapahoe County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,371/mo
2023 average cost:$3,322/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,167/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arapahoe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Arapahoe County

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0
We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

Westhaven Apartment Homes in Lakewood, CO

4.0
I have moved in to Westhaven Apartment Homes, and I really like it so far. I like that I can still maintain an independent lifestyle here, but that it is also a very active and social retirement facility. The staff is great, and they have a lot of activities like Bingo, movies, crafts, story ...
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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Arapahoe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arapahoe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arapahoe County, 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 Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
31.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.1%
33.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.1%
10.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
35%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.2%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.8%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.2%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.7%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.6%
33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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