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The cost of independent living in Erie is about $4,514 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 23 options. Read 511 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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Photo of Legend at Broomfield
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The entire staff over the course of 6 months has been outstanding. Very nice, very clean, and fun family events put on for you to join your family members with. I would highly recommend to others.
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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77 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.2
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Staff very accommodating and overall very helpful. Good to great activities from games to physical activities, good salt water pools small one in one building larger one across the street. Some 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.
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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What we like the most about the community is the location and the food service staff. It depends on their finances on whether or not we would recommend the community to others - price went up almost 7% last...
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.
Highland TrailJust north of Denver, situated in a peaceful suburb of Broomfield, Colorado, is Highland Trail — a charming, craftsman-style Sky Active Living community providing residents with spectacular amenities, daily entertainment, and superior independent living services.Take in the...
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9.0
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They have been amazing with our mom. I absolutely would recommend- just wish my mother could enjoy the property more- great activities, food is good and people really care. I have met several other residents...
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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Photo of The Gallery at Broomfield
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They have a new director and a new health & wellness director. So as of 2 months ago I can say 4. Before that not so much. New community director and new health & wellness director are fabulous. We were not...
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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8.7
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86 reviews
8.7
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86 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the food was excellent. The physical therapist was very caring. And it was a great value.
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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77 Floor plans available
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8.4
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Things that stick out about sunrise. It is open and cheery. The residents look happy and cared for. It is clean. The staff is cheerful and friendly. I love the care my friend gets from the nurses when 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.
Sunrise at FlatIrons is a resort-style Sunrise Senior Living community located at 400 Summit Blvd in Broomfield, Colorado. Situated between the upscale Flatirons Crossing Mall and the Omni Interlocken Golf Course, Sunrise at FlatIrons offers a lifestyle free from the worries of home maintenance,...
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8.4
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34 reviews
8.4
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High turn over in the dining area-slow service-staffing not good. Staff was very nice & accommodating. Yes I would recommend Bonaventure.
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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Photo of Crossroads at Northglenn
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8.0
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3 reviews
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My mom was very hesitant about moving into an assisted living home and refused to eat in the dining room with strangers! They told her if she felt uncomfortable , meals would be delivered to her room. When...
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.
If you are looking for a unique blend of housing, personal care with independence, and dignity, Crossroads Assisted Living may be the answer.At Crossroads, we take the worry out of senior living. Crossroads communities serve the needs of many seniors by providing an environment that is safe,...
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7.5
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37 reviews
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37 reviews
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I would recommend the Peaks to family and friends. The level of care is accurate for the patients needs. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
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 Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge
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The staff is very helpful and friendly. The food is amazing and they have lots of activities going on and more coming soon. The community is neat and clean and I would recommend this community to others...
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.
In Assisted Living, you can choose from Studio, a 1 bedroom or a 2 bedroom. Our 1 and 2 bedroom apartments feature a kitchenette (with a refrigerator, freezer, microwave, sink and cabinets), private bathroom (2 bathrooms in 2 bedroom), living room, tiled sunroom, deck/balcony, individual...
Photo of Bethesda Gardens Thornton
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22 Floor plans available
6.0
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43 reviews
6.0
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43 reviews
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I'm happy to have my Mom there. They know her well and take great care of her. Staff is responsive and caring. The facility is lovely and her apartment is perfect for her. They have a lot of activities and...
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.
Start a Vibrant Retirement: Assisted Living and Memory Care at Park Regency Thornton If you're looking for a tranquil but active assisted living or memory care community in the north Denver area, look no further. At Park Regency Thornton, a Bethesda Senior Living Community, experience inspired...
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8.0
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8.0
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They're very nice and helpful and held the room my dad liked until we could get him moved there. The room is a good size and the place is clean and orderly. My dad seems to really enjoy the food they serve....
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.
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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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.
Imagine a community that actually helps seniors rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and lives. Could you see yourself living there? Are you ready to start another wonderful chapter of your life? Come to the Avenues Crofton Park and see what the best version of your story looks like. You have the...
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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.
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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
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.
AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services and...
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For me this has been a wonderful fit in many ways. The property management team, Sara Hull and her husband, have been outstanding! This is a great first step into senior living and I could not be happier.
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.
Crab Apple CourtCrab Apple Court in a 55 and over community located in Longmont, in Boulder and Weld counties, CO. Longmont, which is situated just northeast of Boulder, is known for its beautiful scenery and multicultural heritage. The city’s diversity is celebrated through its museums,...
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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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Erie, CO

The average cost of senior living in Erie is $4,514 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, CO with an average of $4,383 per month.

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

Erie, CO
$4,514/mo
$4,453/mo
$4,515/mo

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

Erie, CO
$4,514/mo
U.S. national average
$4,203/mo

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

$5,733/mo
Independent Living
$4,514/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,258/mo
Studio
$5,705/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,135/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,377/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$13,500/mo

Senior living costs in Erie 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: Erie, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeErie, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,514/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Assisted Living$5,380/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,733/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Erie, CO:$4,514/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
Assisted Living
Erie, CO:$5,380/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Erie, CO:$5,733/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
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Independent living costs in Erie, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Erie 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
Erie, CO$4,302/mo$4,374/mo-1.6%
Colorado$3,256/mo$3,205/mo+1.6%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Erie, CO
2024 average cost:$4,302/mo
2023 average cost:$4,374/mo
Percent change:-1.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,205/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Erie

Recent reviews for independent living in Erie

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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Erie independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Erie independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Erie, 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 Erie 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 Erie partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Erie, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
26.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
42.1%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
36.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
15.8%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Erie 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 Erie communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Erie, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
57.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
68.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
57.9%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
31.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Erie 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 Erie offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Erie, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
68.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
63.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
52.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.2%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
78.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
73.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
68.4%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
68.4%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
73.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
73.7%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
73.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
57.9%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
57.9%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
73.7%
46.4%
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Legend at Broomfield, Balfour Louisville Campus and Highland Trail are the top-rated independent living facilities near Erie, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 23 independent living facilities near Erie, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Erie, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Parkplace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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