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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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My mother-in-law was here for two weeks before her passing. They did a wonderful job getting her moved in. The staff did a terrific job and I would recommend them to anybody.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Garden Square, our mission is simple: creating environments where moments of joy, independence, and wellness are the focus each and every day. Garden Square is the home of a unique, Balance Fitness program designed especially to strengthen the core muscles needed for improved balance and...
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It's very welcoming. The staff are very friendly and attentive. The facilities are clean, quiet and well designed for senior living. The activities and services are consistent and stimulating for this age...
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.
The Retirement You Always WantedLocated in a quiet area near Lake Loveland, you may be surprised to discover this is an assisted living community rather than a resort. Bustling with activity and laughter, our community is home to a wonderful group of men and women who will inspire you to pursue...
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[ Name Removed] is great leasing officer. She is highly knowledgeable, kind, caring and extremely helpful. I moved from CA to CO. [ Name Removed] was very helpful. Please recognize her hard work and...
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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I moved into Concordia on the Lake in May 2025. I am very happy here and am enjoying the variety of activities they offer. Everyone here is very friendly and helpful. My apartment is comfortable and well...
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.
Concordia is an independent living facility that offers fully equipped apartments, but no medical or dining services. We do allow one pet per apartment under 35 lbs. and we are a totally non-smoking community.  We have a great activity program that happens both on and off the...
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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
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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.
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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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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Staff were very nice to her. [name removed] was great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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My 87-year-old mother moved to Bridgewater by Legacy earlier this year after living in Florida for many years. Moving a parent across the country and into senior living is a big decision, and we have been...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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I was at the end of my previous lease and was looking for a one bedroom apartment in the the Denver, Co. area. However, a one bedroom apartment was not financially feasible. Prior to moving to Denver I...
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.
The Summit offers beautiful, newly renovated apartments for people ages 62 and older. The studio and one-bedroom apartments offer floor-to-ceiling windows with various comfortable lay-outs. Centrally located in the Denver-Metro area, our community is situated one-mile from the heart of Lakewood’s...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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.
Clyburn at Stapleton Clyburn at Stapleton is a senior housing community located in spectacular Denver, CO. In Denver, we wake up to breath-taking Rocky Mountain views every morning. Better yet, this mountain hideaway gets 300 days of sunshine. Colorado's state capital also boasts a thriving arts...
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.
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Great neighbors and great sense of community. Everyone helps each other. I love the bingo nights and all the activities and the manager [name removed] is a great manager. This is a wonderful place to call...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: 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.
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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.
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.
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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.
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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.
Sable Ridge Residences is a beautiful new senior residence at I-70 and Chambers. We are near to shopping, restaurants and bus service. Apartments have 9 ft ceilings with beautiful large windows, central air-conditioning, private balconies, storage, dishwashers, wood cabinetry and washer/dryer...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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.
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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Like living here. My concern is my rent, which I have never complained about lived here for 10 years. So our ssi. checks went up 20 dollars knew our rent would also. but this time mine was raised more then...
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.

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.

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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.
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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%
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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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