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10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Rancho, CO
If you’re looking for independent living in the El Rancho area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in El Rancho. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 58 independent living facilities in El Rancho, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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The Summit is a very nice and clean facility and the staff have been super friendly. The unit our loved one is in is newly remodeling and lovely. Compared to others it seems like the overall value is pretty...
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.
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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I've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over. Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown 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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My mom lives at the Oberon House and a feel very good about the exceptional care she receives. The staff is very kind and caring, as is the owner of the Oberon who is on site almost daily. I believe that...
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.
Oberon House is an assisted living community located in picturesque Arvada, Colorado. In a Frank Lloyd Wright style setting and on the south side of a dominant hill, Oberon House lies to the east of the Denver skyline, to the south of Pike's Peak, and to the south of the foothills of Golden,...
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Cost of independent living in El Rancho, CO
The average cost of senior living in El Rancho is $4,157 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $3,863 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in El Rancho
Recent reviews for independent living in El Rancho
Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, CO
4.8
What our family likes the most about the Lakeview Senior Living community is the working staff team as well as the overall value for cost. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended the Lakeview Senior Living community to other families and will continue to do ...
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living
3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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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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El Rancho independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in El Rancho independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in El Rancho, 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 El Rancho 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 El Rancho partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.5%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.6%
32.7%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
31.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.6%
7.4%
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Availability of select dining options in El Rancho 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 El Rancho communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
47.3%
34.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52.7%
41.7%
Room service
Room service
47.3%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in El Rancho 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 El Rancho offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.2%
43.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.6%
27.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40%
31.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
58.2%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
48.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.8%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.1%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50.9%
40%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60%
45.8%
Live performances
Live performances
58.2%
45.4%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
30.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.5%
38.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.4%
45.3%
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Brookdale North Boulder, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near El Rancho, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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