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The cost of independent living in Ferndale is about $4,584 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 372 options. Read 6284 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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The community is very clean and they are painting the walls and replacing the hall carpets. All the residents are very friendly and welcoming. they involve new residence in activities and get to know them....
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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.
Windsong has been serving our community for independent living since 1995. We are small, family oriented facility. Since we only have 28 units you will never feel like a number. We celebrate birthdays, holidays and milestones together. Apartments come with full upgraded kitchens and appliances...
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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.
Colorado Springs Senior Homes is located in the picturesque town of Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is situated at the base of Pike's Peak at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. It's a beautiful modern city, with outdoor fun like parks and bike trails, as well as many local...
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I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and...
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.
When you visit our senior living community in the heart of Colorado Springs, you’ll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some...
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I picked The Bridge because I liked it better. Most people do that. I didn't have lots of options with the nursing care Mom required. And the Bear Creek location was not desirable for most visitors for...
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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 Bridge at Colorado Springs features the finest in Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call The Bridge at Colorado Springs home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of your own...
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Great no issues at all. I like the community and it's for residents who are making the transition from home to independent living, and want to get away from all the noise and confusion that neighbors...
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 have lived at Concordia on the lake for the past few years. I picked it for several reasons, the biggest one being it's affordability. Compared to other places, the rent is reasonable. I like the...
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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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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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.
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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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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....
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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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We have lived at The Village at Hampden Town Center for 6 years. We were so pleased to find a Senior Facility so close to shopping, light Rail and access to the major transportation arteries located nearby....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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 mother has been living at the Milwaukee Memory Care residence for the last 3 months. This move was a welcomed relief from her former residence. I feel confident that RM is providing the care they...
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.
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living is dedicated to providing seniors with all the care and resources they need to live in a comfortable assisted living facility. Our goal is to enable them to customize their care plan so that they can get the care they want, when they want it. We are proud to be a...
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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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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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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 Center is an attractive, residential building that offers 111 assisted living apartments; four designated for couples.  The entire Center provides a smoke free environment.  The rent includes a private, unfurnished, studio apartment, all utilities except phone and cable,...
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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.
Southview Place Apartments is a community that feels like home. Lush landscaping featuring brick patios at the outside pool, well lit parking area and circle drive, guest parking and covered entryways, and a staff that constantly updates and maintians the complex...all contribute to the fact that...
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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: 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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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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Kings Point Apartments is a senior housing building in the beautiful and refreshing city of Denver, Colorado. Kings Point Apartments if the perfect choice if you are looking for a safe and comfortable place to call home. Denver is truly a city for everyone. Surrounded by glorious views of the...
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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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My dad has been here since October. The care he is receiving is wonderful. Our family visits every day, and everyone we meet is quite extraordinary. It's not easy to find a place that has this quality and...
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.

Cost of independent living in Ferndale, CO

The average cost of senior living in Ferndale is $4,584 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $4,215 per month.

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

Ferndale, CO
$4,584/mo
$4,625/mo

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

Ferndale, CO
$4,584/mo
U.S. national average
$4,211/mo

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

$5,898/mo
Independent Living
$4,584/mo

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

Semi-Private
$2,600/mo
Studio
$3,727/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,270/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,828/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,985/mo

Senior living costs in Ferndale 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: Ferndale, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerndale, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,584/mo$4,492/mo$4,211/mo
Assisted Living$5,325/mo$5,240/mo$4,752/mo
Memory Care$5,898/mo$5,456/mo$5,014/mo
Independent Living
Ferndale, CO:$4,584/mo
Colorado:$4,492/mo
U.S.:$4,211/mo
Assisted Living
Ferndale, CO:$5,325/mo
Colorado:$5,240/mo
U.S.:$4,752/mo
Memory Care
Ferndale, CO:$5,898/mo
Colorado:$5,456/mo
U.S.:$5,014/mo
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Independent living costs in Ferndale, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ferndale 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
Ferndale, CO$3,454/mo$3,360/mo+2.8%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,259/mo$3,168/mo+2.9%
Ferndale, CO
2024 average cost:$3,454/mo
2023 average cost:$3,360/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,259/mo
2023 average cost:$3,168/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ferndale

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferndale

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and friendly atmosphere with welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at various communities, such as Springbrooke Senior Living, where everyone is kind and try their best. Several residents express appreciation for the staff at Brookdale Meridian Westland, who have become like friends to them.
Variety of activities to encourage socialization and engagement. Activities are a key feature in many reviews, with residents enjoying the wide range of offerings at communities like The Ridge Pinehurst, including bingo, art classes, and movie nights. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, residents enjoy Friday happy hours with live music and dancing.
Well-maintained and updated living spaces. Residents at Summit Glen praise the overall cleanliness and upkeep of the community, with updated bathrooms and modern colors in the common areas. At Courtyard At Lakewood, the move-in process was made easier by the professional and helpful staff.
Helpful and supportive staff for care and assistance needs. Several reviews mention the caring nature of the staff at different communities, such as Brookdale Skyline, who go above and beyond to ensure residents feel comfortable and cared for. At Revel Province, the staff are accommodating and responsive to residents' needs.
Personalized meal options and quality dining experiences. Throughout the reviews, residents consistently mention the importance of good food in their overall satisfaction with their community. At Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while at The Courtyards at Mou ...
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Convenient location and transportation services. Location is a significant factor for many residents, and communities like Kipling Meadows offer easy access to amenities and transportation. At Brookdale Meridian Arvada, residents appreciate the availability of rides to appointments and activities.
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Ferndale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferndale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferndale, 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.8%
No sugar
No sugar
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Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Ferndale 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 Ferndale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.8%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferndale 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 Ferndale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.5%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.7%
33.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
47.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.8%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
43.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36%
38.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
42.5%
42.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.3%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
44.7%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
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33.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ferndale, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Ferndale, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Lakewood Estates and Aspen Trail Retirement Resort. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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