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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Blue River, CO

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The cost of independent living in Blue River is about $3,535 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 15 options. Read 79 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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Photo of Sky Pointe Retirement Resort
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1212 Floor plans available
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I would recommend Sky pointe. It's a wonderful community. If your loved one desires an active lifestyle, community and attentive staff then Sky Pointe is a good fit.
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.0
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Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
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.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle, residences, programs, services and...
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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My experience with Clear Creek Commons so far has been a good one, my only issue has been the fact that I have to cook my own food. The community is clean and well-kept. There aren't many activities for the...
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.
Best Senior 55 or Better Property, located in the heart of downtown Golden, Colorado. Where the team goes above and beyond to make your home the best. The team has over 30 years combined in senior care. Clear Creek Commons was nominated for best Senior Property in 2019 Nationally. We deliver...
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Overall, I've been very satisfied with the care and the facilities. The staff is wonderful. There's one caregiver in particular who is always cheerful when she comes in, she gives compliments, and she...
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Epoque Golden Apartments in Golden Colorado, is where the perfect location meets a one-of-a-kind 55+ luxury community. Find yourself submerged in the most beautiful mountain views, surrounded by hundreds of acres of local parks. Enjoy luxury senior living in Golden, as you explore top attractions...
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.
Mount Massive Manor is a smaller 24 unit assisted living senior residence situated in historic Leadville Colorado. With fantastic views of the Colorado Mountains, and steps from the Mineral Belt trail, we are a perfect place to put your feet up or to get out for some fresh mountain air. We are a...
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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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Photo of Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
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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.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
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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.
Photo of Canyon Gate Apartments
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Trailhead Community is an 83 unit complex where 50% of the units are allocated for adults with developmental disabilities and the other 50% for neuro-typical residents. The building will include state-of-the-art technology and “Universal Design” features to promote independence and safety for all...
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Cost of independent living in Blue River, CO

The average cost of senior living in Blue River is $3,535 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $2,349 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue River, CO vs. nearby cities

Blue River, CO
$3,535/mo
$4,188/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue River, CO vs. the state and national average

Blue River, CO
$3,535/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Blue River vs. other types of senior living

$5,394/mo
Independent Living
$3,535/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Blue River, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,000/mo
Studio
$3,952/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,352/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,021/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Blue River over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Blue River

Recent reviews for independent living in Blue River

Brookdale Littleton

4.5
I would recommend this facility. The only things I would comment on are; 1) l think they were a little under staffed, especially on weekends; and 2) they need to figure out a better system to handle laundry (my mom's laundry was lost). Overall, my experience at Brookdale Littleton was pretty ...
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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort in Littleton, CO

4.6
Not all the meals are "excellent" but on the wale they are generally very good. I enjoy the activities usually very much, and look forward to what is coming up next week. "Back to meals" They are plentiful, soups are delicious and available 24/7 at no additional cost. Movies are great.

Clear Creek Commons - 55 or Better in Golden, CO

5.0
I really like living at. Clear Creek Commons. It is independent living at its best. While no meals are provided, there is a service one can use. Housekeeping every 2 weeks, in suite washer and dryer, full kitchen, Friday happy hour, planned excursions, very friendly and helpful office ...
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Blue River independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Blue River independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Blue River, 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 Blue River 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 Blue River partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
35.7%
30.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.7%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.3%
9.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Blue River 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 Blue River communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Blue River, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.7%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
28.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Blue River 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 Blue River offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Blue River, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
44.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
28.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
42.9%
32.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.7%
47.9%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.1%
54.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
35.7%
42.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
37.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
41.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.1%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
46.6%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
32.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.2%
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Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Brookdale Littleton and Golden Lodge Assisted Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Blue River, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 15 independent living facilities near Blue River, Colorado. See the full list.

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