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The cost of independent living in Evanston is about $3,114 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 332 options.

Read 6186 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 Boulder, Denver and Loveland.

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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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Our son lives in Harmony. He is almost 40 and has lived here close to ten years. His apartment is lovely with a nice view on the third floor. His room has a new carpet and linoleum floor in the [removed] ...
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.
Marycrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Denver, Colorado. Marycrest is a legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, providing care and support in a quiet, home-like environment. At Marycrest, we are committed to providing the loving support and...
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Both of my parents live at Grace Pointe, and I couldn’t feel more blessed to have the caring, loving and grace filled staff taking care of my family. In fact they take care of all of us! They keep us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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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.
Envision the breathtaking view of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Residents of Merrill Gardens at Loveland can see the changing colors of the mountains under a clear blue sky, hear the magnificent sounds of elks bugling and birds singing, feel the soft snowflakes as they slowly drift down from the...
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Placed my mom in Ashley Manor just a few months ago, was so pleased with all the staff. It is such a hard thing to do for a parent, but knowing that this team of people will care and look after her has...
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.
Ashley Manor - EvansAshley Manor - Evans is an assisted living community located in breathtaking Evans, Weld County, Colorado. Evans is surrounded with magnificent mountains. The scenic natural beauty is just part of living in Evans. This quiet small town community nestled away in the mountains...
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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
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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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I moved my parent into Lakeview Commons. The staff here is very helpful, and provides the care that is needed. They provide updates to how she is doing, and also whether she needs anything or not. The other...
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.
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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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It was love at first sight the day [Name removed] gave us a long tour of the facility, the apartments and the list of amenities and services included in the rent. We have been here four months and truly...
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: 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.
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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: 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: 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.
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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: 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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They treat her really well!! I have seen lots of progress in her, since being there. The social worker there, Cory, is totally awesome! She is just great. It's a nice community, clean and bright, not dark...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
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: 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.
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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Evanston, CO

The average cost of senior living in Evanston is $3,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Dacono, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

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

Evanston, CO
$3,114/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,604/mo
Independent Living
$3,114/mo

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

Studio
$3,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,121/mo

Senior living costs in Evanston 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: Evanston, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeEvanston, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,114/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,747/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,604/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Evanston, CO:$3,114/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Evanston, CO:$5,747/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Evanston, CO:$6,604/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Evanston, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Evanston 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
Evanston, CO$3,288/mo$3,352/mo-1.9%
Colorado$3,465/mo$3,476/mo-0.3%
National$3,359/mo$3,271/mo+2.7%
Evanston, CO
2024 average cost:$3,288/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,465/mo
2023 average cost:$3,476/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,271/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Evanston

Recent reviews for independent living in Evanston

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.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Several reviews highlight the friendly and social nature of the residents and staff at Solista Longmont by Cogir and Highland Trail. The welcoming environment makes it easy for new residents to settle in and feel at home.
Dedicated and caring staff. Multiple reviews express appreciation for the helpful and compassionate care provided by the staff at Solista Longmont by Cogir, Highland Trail, and Affinity at Lafayette. Residents and their families feel that the staff truly care about their well-being.
Varied and engaging activities. Offering a range of activities catering to different interests is a key feature at Solista Longmont by Cogir, The Ivy Thornton, and The Gallery at Broomfield. Residents enjoy participating in social events, religious services, games, and more.
High-quality dining experiences. The food at Solista Longmont by Cogir, Highland Trail, and Balfour Louisville Campus is a highlight for many residents, with meals being described as delicious and accommodating dietary restrictions.
Modern and clean living spaces. Modern and clean living spaces are a priority at communities like The Ivy Thornton, Balfour Louisville Campus, and The Gallery at Broomfield, ensuring that residents feel comfortable and at ease in their new homes.
Communication and transparency between staff and families. Clear communication and transparency are essential to residents and their families at Solista Longmont by Cogir, Highland Trail, and The Ivy Thornton, with staff regularly updating them on their loved ones' care and well-being.
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Evanston independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Evanston independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Evanston, 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 Evanston 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 Evanston 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%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.1%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.1%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Evanston 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 Evanston communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Evanston 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 Evanston offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.1%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.8%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.4%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.1%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.1%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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V-Esprit, Ciel of Lowry and Sky Pointe Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Evanston, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 332 independent living facilities near Evanston, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Evanston, 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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