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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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12 reviews
8.6
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
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.
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The staff as appear to enjoy helping the residents, it's not just a job. We would recommend it to others who are currently searching for a place for their loved one - we are very happy with the care my...
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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1818 Photos available
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We left behind a huge lovely home that we had definitely enjoyed for many years. Traded down to a sunny two-befroom, two bath corner unit with a balcony and great views. Traded UP to easy living with many...
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.
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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66 Floor plans available
9.9
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133 reviews
9.9
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My grandmother has lived at Lowry for 6 months. She did not want to move from her home but she needed to. Now she has friends, enjoy the meals and loves their outings.
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.
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
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9.8
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It's independent living, so care is limited. The staff are very helpful in trying to accommodate individual needs. Residents opinions are encouraged and heard. Apartments are great - very roomy. The only...
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.
The Retirement of Your DreamsTucked in a neighborhood just minutes from bustling downtown Denver, Colorado, the beautiful grounds of our independent living community invite residents to exchange the burdens of home maintenance for the care-free lifestyle of a dream retirement. If you’re itching...
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66 Floor plans available
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9.7
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We have lived at Brookdale University for over a year and are so grateful to be here. The residents are very friendly, the staff so attentive, lots of great outings and activities and good food!!
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Tucked between Englewood and Glendale on Denver’s southern edge, the independent and assisted living seniors at our community have decided to trade in the responsibilities of home maintenance for the retirement of their dreams. If you’re ready to give up your chores and let someone else take care...
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44 Floor plans available
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9.4
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Staff is pretty long term employed, this tells me they enjoy working here and compensation and conditions are favorable, otherwise as people we vote with our feet
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.
Sunrise at Orchard has beautiful gardens and walking paths. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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37 reviews
9.3
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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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9.2
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34 reviews
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I would rate it 4.5 Staff is great, some amount of turnover.. especially drivers, food ands and dining very good! The apartments are a plus! Modern and nicely sized. Huge bathroom.
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.
Conveniently located downtown near the Museum of Outdoor Arts and adjacent to the Swedish Medical Center, The Belleview is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection of...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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41 reviews
9.0
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The place is overall clean and my parents like the facility and their apartment. The issues have been a light odor in hallway, maintenance issues take too long and we have had to follow up multiple times due...
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.
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? We’ll take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do.  Here at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with both independent living and skilled nursing, if you or your spouse need more care later,...
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Photo of Lakewood Estates
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9.0
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81 reviews
9.0
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81 reviews
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I moved in to this community in May and I could not be happier with the staff. Everyone is so helpful and friendly, and always quick to assist with any needs I have. The meals are good, [name removed] in...
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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Photo of MorningStar at Observatory Park
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8.9
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My 92 year old mom is very happy at MorningStar Observatory Park. She says it’s like living in a luxury hotel. The building is beautiful inside and out. The amenities are top-notch. The staff is very...
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.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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Photo of Inn at Greenwood Village
1515 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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I have lived at The Inn at Greenwood Village for 8 months and have loved every minute! The support I received from the very beginning has been amazing! I have met so many people that I now consider my...
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.
Located in Greenwood Village, this intimate community features 67 apartment homes available for month to month rental to adults 55 and better. A community fee of $2500 is the only initial investment. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are generously sized ranging from 500 to 1,324 square...
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Photo of Lakeview Senior Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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They are very attentive and truly care about the residents. They try their best to maintain employees in an industry that struggles to find good help.
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Senior Living, a new concept in senior living by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC. Our Community is conveniently located in Lakewood, Colorado, just north of Hampden Avenue (Hwy 285) and east of Wadsworth. Lakeview Senior Living offers convenient access to nearby shopping,...
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Photo of Lakewood Reserve
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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After two months with my father at Lakewood Reserve, I've been pleasantly surprised with his transition and acceptance to what has been an incredible lifestyle change. Whether it his him realizing his...
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.
Lakewood ReserveLakewood Reserve is a predominate and reputable community located in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado and among the popular Belmar neighborhood. Lakewood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services with a personal touch. We’re a family operated community...
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Photo of The Carillon at Belleview Station
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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Friendly staff, beautiful facility, decent food, nice bistro area with entertainment. Only negative feedback would be lack of follow up from clinical director regarding hygiene concerns..
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 Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
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8.7
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, the friendliness, it is spacious open affordable rooms. The cleanliness and the management is accommodating and quickly helps when we've asked
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.
Quincy PlaceStately architecture and shady patio areas welcome you home at Quincy Place — a Sky Active Living independent living community in Denver, Colorado. This multi-story community features warm, homelike interiors, comfortable furnishings, and open-concept floor plans. Spend summer...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.6
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24 reviews
8.6
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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Photo of HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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My mother was there a short time and then she passed. Overall good experience but as you would expect took a bit to get everything dialed in. Nursing staff was a little disorganized. Once we had outside...
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.
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 94 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
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6363 Photos available
4343 Floor plans available
8.6
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It was close to where my mom lived, and she had done a tour there when it first opened so she knew about it, but it has exceeded our expectations! She is very happy with the food, activities. Etc, 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.
Photo of Residences at University Hills, Senior Residences for those 55+
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I picked Residences at University Hills for it's location, non-smoking and pet friendly policy .Also, for it's affordability, at the time. When a new owner bought the building , everything changed. They...
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.
Greetings! Thank you so much for your interest in our community! One person in the household has to be 62 years of age and some of our apartments are income restricted. Our property is brand new and just opened April 2, 2014, we are an Independent community with 101 new and modern apartments....
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Facilities are very good, about 90% of the staff are great, food is okay, activities are good. Very fair regarding billing. I struggled most with getting the meds situated, my mom took a lot of meds, and I...
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.
Welcome to The Village of Bear Creek!Discover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious...
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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
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.
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 apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
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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44 Floor plans available
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It has been fantastic! We would absolutely recommend this community if interested in independent living. I didn't view assisted and memory care areas.
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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Cost of independent living in Columbine, CO

The average cost of senior living in Columbine is $4,376 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Pines North, CO with an average of $4,216 per month.

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

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

Columbine, CO
$4,376/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,543/mo
Independent Living
$4,376/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,874/mo
Studio
$5,542/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,333/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,036/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,895/mo

Senior living costs in Columbine 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: Columbine, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColumbine, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,376/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,107/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,543/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Columbine, CO:$4,376/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Columbine, CO:$5,107/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Columbine, CO:$5,543/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Columbine, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Columbine 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
Columbine, CO$3,197/mo$3,215/mo-0.6%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Columbine, CO
2024 average cost:$3,197/mo
2023 average cost:$3,215/mo
Percent change:-0.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Columbine

Recent reviews for independent living in Columbine

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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Columbine independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Columbine independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Columbine, 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 Columbine 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 Columbine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Columbine, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
48.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.6%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Columbine 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 Columbine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Columbine, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
40.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
40.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Columbine 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 Columbine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Columbine, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
48.5%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.4%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.9%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.5%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
30.3%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
46.4%
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