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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Elbert County, CO

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The cost of independent living in Elbert County is about $4,459 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 125 options. Read 2720 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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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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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.
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.
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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, 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.
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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.
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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: 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
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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.
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Care services were not applicable. This is independent living within a senior apartment complex.
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.
Tamarac Apartments is a 55+ Community built in 2003. This Beautiful building is located in Colorado Springs near shopping centers. The staff provide daily planned activities. Come enjoy wonderful neighbors. This community is pet friendly too.
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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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Two months ago I moved mom into The Healthcare Resort's long-term care section (at the urging of my husband) and have only good things to say about them. It's a 2-year old building, very handicapped...
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.
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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...
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.
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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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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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 Elbert County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Elbert County is $4,459 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Limon, CO with an average of $3,224 per month.

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

Elbert County, CO
$4,459/mo
$4,430/mo
$4,461/mo

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

Elbert County, CO
$4,459/mo
U.S. national average
$4,161/mo

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

$5,438/mo
Independent Living
$4,459/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,456/mo
Studio
$5,587/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,866/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,521/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,297/mo

Senior living costs in Elbert 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: Elbert County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElbert County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,459/mo$4,440/mo$4,161/mo
Assisted Living$5,045/mo$5,180/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,438/mo$5,397/mo$4,955/mo
Independent Living
Elbert County, CO:$4,459/mo
Colorado:$4,440/mo
U.S.:$4,161/mo
Assisted Living
Elbert County, CO:$5,045/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Elbert County, CO:$5,438/mo
Colorado:$5,397/mo
U.S.:$4,955/mo
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Independent living costs in Elbert County, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elbert 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 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
Elbert County, CO$3,247/mo$3,293/mo-1.4%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elbert County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,247/mo
2023 average cost:$3,293/mo
Percent change:-1.4%
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 Elbert County

Recent reviews for independent living in Elbert County

The Bridge at Colorado Springs

4.9
bingo, movie nights, seem to like it. Right now they have a special where the price is locked no matter what is needed and we got that promotion. I have refereed two of my clients that needed some help with their parents. Feels homey!

Cadence Aurora

3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Belleview Suites at DTC in Denver, CO

4.5
We did not find another facility in Denver that met all the medical needs for our mom like B.Suites.@DTS. Her care there was over 3 years. We found the staff and workers appreciating and assisting mom on every level. No complaints from this family. Even when there was some normal concerns we ...
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Elbert County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elbert County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elbert County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
36.8%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.6%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.4%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Elbert 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 Elbert County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elbert County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
43.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
28.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elbert 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 Elbert County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
56.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
55.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
53%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
42.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.4%
46.4%
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