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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Denver County, CO

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The cost of independent living in Denver County is about $3,775 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 318 options.

Read 6026 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. You may also consider nearby communities such as Littleton, Denver and Aurora.

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Photo of Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.4
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80 reviews
9.4
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They have great staff. The facilities are great and clean. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
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9.4
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33 reviews
9.4
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33 reviews
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My husband and I moved into our apartment a year and a half ago and say each day we made the right decision. Even at 81 and 85, we are still physically and mentally active,. There’s more time and freedom to...
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.
Cultivate Your Best YearsStep through our front doors and discover an independent living community unlike any other. Our worry-free seniors enjoy all the luxuries of a resort combined with the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is available to tend to everything from cooking and...
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1616 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
9.4
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57 reviews
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The staff was excellent. As this was my first experience with this type of activity the initial paperwork and checkin process was overwhelming, the staff walked me through everything and made it easy. The...
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.
Hillcrest of Loveland is an assisted living community located in Loveland, Colorado, in Larimer County. A friendly environment where you can make new friends and feel safe and supported, Hillcrest of Loveland is the ideal place for you to make a new home. Loveland is an interesting city with...
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66 Photos available
1111 Floor plans available
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9.4
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57 reviews
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San Marino is pretty great! For entire place and a 3 for my fathers apartment, they are supposed to clean it every Friday...doesn't always happen. My father isn't sure if they give you seconds. He only plays...
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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9.3
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48 reviews
9.3
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48 reviews
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While my parent was at Legend in [date removed] , my experience is that the residents were safe there, and were attended to with kindness and respect by most all staff most all the time. I never saw any...
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.
Legend is an assisted living and memory care residence dedicated to providing quality services in a warm, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We remain dedicated to those who entrust their housing and...
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99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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38 reviews
9.3
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We have been 100% happy with them. He's still there and doing great. All the staff has been great. The care teams check in regularly with me. The rounding doctor / nurse group has been a godsend. The...
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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99 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.3
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119 reviews
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The place is clean, and the people who work there are very nice. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Lincoln Meadows is the premier Senior Living community, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Parker, Colorado. This elegant southeast Denver residential community puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach. We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors. Together...
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77 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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16 reviews
9.2
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My apartment is 760 sq feet, 1 bedroom, large walkin closet 3/4 bath, large kitchen with lots of storage n pantry, living room, Many fitness classes, pool n hot tub, even water aerobics, games, choices of...
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.
Often there are no clear lines separately independent living, assisted living, memory care or even skilled nursing, a cornerstone of The Balfour Way is offering a continuum of care. This allows our residents to age in place and maintain relationships with friends and staff through different...
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Our experience has been completely different since moving my dad here. Within minutes of arriving, the entire care team came to meet us and introduce themselves. That never happened at [facility name...
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 The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi...
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Photo of Arbor View Senior Living
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9.2
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26 reviews
9.2
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Compared to the first place I had my mother it was exceptional . Staff was caring , room was nice , pricing was reasonable , food was excellent . Always had plenty of activities . It was clean . The only...
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.
Arbor View Senior Living 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,...
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Photo of MorningStar at Jordan
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.2
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28 reviews
9.2
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28 reviews
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I left a message for my initial inquiry and was called back right away - a positive. The phone call started first by inquiring about my mom’s interests and needs . It was a very informative conversation...
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 JordanCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan in Centennial, 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 at Jordan...
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Photo of MorningStar of Arvada
1313 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
9.1
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Morningstar Arvada is a 10/5! We love everything about the community and mom is very happy. Mom has been at Morningstar Arvada since January and it exceeds our expectations in every way. The care and...
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.
Independent and Assisted Living at its Best!MorningStar of Arvada is an independent and assisted living community ideally situated on 1.5 acres, encircled by historic Golden with nearby Arvada Reservoir.MorningStar of Arvada is dedicated to creating a true home, where your retirement years can be...
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Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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69 reviews
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Morningstar is a great place. Staff is phenomenal! My dad was there for only a few weeks and then he fell. He went to the hospital and is currently in a rehab center. It looks like he may be going to...
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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9.0
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The staff is very attentive and puts their the hearts into the care of our father. We are very happy with Northglenn Heights.
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.
Northglenn Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care is a welcoming residential community in Northglenn, Colorado, dedicated to meeting the unique needs of seniors seeking both assisted living and memory care. Our compassionate, highly trained team is deeply committed to supporting residents and...
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1818 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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They have beautiful amenities, and the room is quite large. Super clean. All the employees were very welcoming. My father in law is very happy. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for...
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 Ivy Castle Rock is a luxury independent living, assisted living, and memory care community. Offering a quietly elevated approach to senior living, The Ivy Castle Rock is thoughtfully designed for every season of retirement.Located in The Meadows, an established and desirable residential area,...
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1818 Floor plans available
8.9
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The food was very good and they had a good variety. They had good activities. They brought in people for flower arranging class had pop up store come in. You could sign up to see plays at Arvada center....
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.
Arvada Estates is situated in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood of historic Arvada Colorado, a suburb of Denver, the Mile High City. Arvada, the site of the first documented discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountain region and established in 1870, is nestled in the western foothills of the majestic...
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8.9
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Administration communication is sub-par. The room rate increased without prior notification. Emails and calls to the front office staff go unanswered. Maintenance requests can take weeks to be addressed. The...
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.
Located just minutes off U.S. Highway 34, MeadowView of Greeley offers assisted living and memory care services in a beautiful and social residence setting. Here, you'll find increased independence and purpose, opportunities to meet new friends and enjoy new hobbies, exceptional dining,...
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44 Floor plans available
8.9
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Mostly easy to deal with , friendly, a few items not fully explained but no major issues. Staff is professional and friendly. Food is better than where she was, which had been a sore spot. We did have some...
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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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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All of the categories are a five except the administrative part. I have had to ask the admin to communicate with LTC insurance. Morning Star did not send in an invoice and we have to pay out of pocket for...
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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Overall, the experience has been good. They seemed helpful and friendly, offering some deals that helped with our decision. The staff is friendly and willing to answer any concerns, although they are very...
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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77 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.7
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41 reviews
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It's a great place! We got off on a rocky start but the staff have been so good so far. Food and dining experience is definitely lower than other places we looked at. Activities seem good, she started...
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.
Bethesda Gardens Loveland, formerly known as Park Regency Loveland Assisted Living offers cozy living in a close-knit community. We are a faith-based community that serves seniors by enriching their physical, emotional and spiritual health through a nurturing lifestyle.We are conveniently located...
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8.7
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34 reviews
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They are good for my loved one. They are always patient. The workers are friendly and it smells good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Pine Grove Crossing is a welcoming senior living community located in Parker, Colorado, offering a supportive environment where comfort, connection, and personalized care come together. Our community provides thoughtfully designed living spaces, engaging activities, and services tailored to meet...
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33 Floor plans available
8.7
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105 reviews
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The staff was great. The room size is great, and no complaints on food. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Care You DeserveTucked within the beautiful town of Arvada, Colorado, our assisted living and memory care community offers you the opportunity to embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Whether that means giving you the tools you need to get your health back on track, offering a slew of...
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The staff is incredible. They were very helpful. The building is beautiful. Very warming to walk into. And it's is kept up superbly.
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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1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.7
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36 reviews
8.7
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36 reviews
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Very clean facility, excellent staff, excellent food, apt size very adequate, very clean rooms, great activities for memory care residents.
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 Assisted Living and Memory Care of Boulder represents the finest assisted living Boulder or Longmont CO has to offer. Having opened our doors and hearts in September 2015, we are dedicated to giving our residents a carefree lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Beautifully...
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Cost of independent living in Denver County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Denver County is $3,775 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jefferson County, CO with an average of $3,498 per month.

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

Denver County, CO
$3,775/mo

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

Denver County, CO
$3,775/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,239/mo
Independent Living
$3,775/mo

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

Studio
$3,566/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,981/mo

Senior living costs in Denver 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: Denver County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDenver County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,775/mo$3,830/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$6,061/mo$6,528/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,239/mo$7,566/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Denver County, CO:$3,775/mo
Colorado:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Denver County, CO:$6,061/mo
Colorado:$6,528/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Denver County, CO:$7,239/mo
Colorado:$7,566/mo
U.S.:$7,121/mo
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Independent living costs in Denver County, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Denver 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.

Denver County, COCO stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Denver County, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Denver 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 average 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
Denver County, CO$3,272/mo$3,433/mo-4.7%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Denver County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,272/mo
2023 average cost:$3,433/mo
Percent change:-4.7%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Denver County

Recent reviews for independent living in Denver 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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Brookdale North Loveland

4.6
I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring. The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.

Denver County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Denver County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Denver 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 Denver 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 Denver County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.8%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
35.8%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.7%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Denver 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 Denver County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Denver County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.2%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Denver 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 Denver County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Denver County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
42.1%
46.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.1%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.4%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.1%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.5%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.9%
43.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
48.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.7%
34.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.5%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.8%
47.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Ciel of Lowry, Lakewood Estates and Brookdale Parkplace are the top-rated independent living facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 318 independent living facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Denver County, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Garden Square at Westlake and Greeley Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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