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The cost of independent living in Brook Forest is about $4,120 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 6 options. Read 81 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 Woodlake Legacy Senior Living
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From our first tour of Woodlake with [name removed] we knew this would be the perfect place for our om who is 98. The friendly front desk staff. The super-efficient caretakers and the administrative staff...
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 Woodlake Legacy Senior Living in Lakewood, Colorado, we believe that holistic living goes beyond just physical well-being. Our community offers a continuum of care—including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services—designed to nurture wellness in the body,...
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I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...
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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I was visiting my friends aunt while in town for the holidays and the staff was so warm and welcoming! [name removed] was so helpful and the whole visit was amazing!!! This was the warmest place I’ve ever...
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.
Lakewood EstatesNestled in the rugged Rocky Mountains — just east of Green Mountain — is Lakewood Estates, which offers convenient amenities and exceptional independent living services.This community features large windows that fill the spacious, thoughtfully designed common areas with plenty of...
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Staff is caring, helpful. Facility is clean, they have a great variety of activities and church services, love the court yard. Have games, puzzles, crafts and a variety of greeting cards available. They do...
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.
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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The seniors moving in need to understand this place was designed with a priority for the IDD community. They are here to Shepherd in a sense. I call us shepherding seniors. Not all the seniors here...
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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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
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.
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....
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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Cost of independent living in Brook Forest, CO

The average cost of senior living in Brook Forest is $4,120 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $4,136 per month.

Independent living costs in Brook Forest, CO, vs. nearby cities

Brook Forest, CO
$4,120/mo

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

Brook Forest, CO
$4,120/mo
U.S. national average
$4,181/mo

Independent living costs in Brook Forest, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,391/mo
Independent Living
$4,120/mo

Independent living costs in Brook Forest, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,211/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,812/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,053/mo

Senior living costs in Brook Forest 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: Brook Forest, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBrook Forest, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,120/mo$4,457/mo$4,181/mo
Assisted Living$5,079/mo$5,196/mo$4,723/mo
Memory Care$5,391/mo$5,418/mo$4,979/mo
Independent Living
Brook Forest, CO:$4,120/mo
Colorado:$4,457/mo
U.S.:$4,181/mo
Assisted Living
Brook Forest, CO:$5,079/mo
Colorado:$5,196/mo
U.S.:$4,723/mo
Memory Care
Brook Forest, CO:$5,391/mo
Colorado:$5,418/mo
U.S.:$4,979/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Brook Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Brook Forest

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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StoneCreek of Littleton Assisted Living and Memory Care

4.8
We would rate everything a 5 except for the meals/dining which we would give a 3 there are many residents (not all) but including my father in law who complain about the food taste/temperature etc. But the staff has been amazing and very helpful in our thought situation.

Brook Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Brook Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Brook Forest, 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 Brook Forest 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 Brook Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Brook Forest, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
80%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
80%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
80%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Brook Forest 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 Brook Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Brook Forest, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
60%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
60%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
40%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Brook Forest 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 Brook Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Brook Forest, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
60%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
80%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
80%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
80%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
80%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
80%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
80%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
60%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
60%
46.5%
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Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Lakewood Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Brook Forest, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 6 independent living facilities near Brook Forest, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Brook Forest, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Courtyard At Lakewood and Brookdale Parkplace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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