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The cost of independent living in Fire Clay is about $4,026 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 334 options.

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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, 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.
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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, 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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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.
Located in spectacular Boulder, Colorado, Golden West provides quality independent and assisted living for seniors 62 and older. It’s what we’ve done since 1965, and one of the reasons many consider Golden West a Boulder treasure. Our environment, programs and caring staff help you to stay...
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 Mezzanine at Golden West is Golden West’s assisted living community on the north side of the Golden West campus. The Mezzanine is a four-story building with 56 assisted living apartments, each with wall-to-wall windows that highlight the expansive views of Boulder. Life at The Mezzanine at...
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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.
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The activities are mostly geared toward females. The only thing I would like, is to be better connected to public transportation. It's a safe and quiet location, but it can be difficult to get to shopping...
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.
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
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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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Fire Clay, CO

The average cost of senior living in Fire Clay is $4,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Denver, CO with an average of $3,808 per month.

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

Fire Clay, CO
$4,026/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fire Clay, CO, vs. other senior living options

$7,345/mo
Independent Living
$4,026/mo

Independent living costs in Fire Clay, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,956/mo

Senior living costs in Fire Clay 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: Fire Clay, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFire Clay, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,026/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,395/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,345/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fire Clay, CO:$4,026/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fire Clay, CO:$6,395/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fire Clay, CO:$7,345/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fire Clay, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fire Clay 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fire Clay, CO$3,482/mo$3,572/mo-2.5%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Fire Clay, CO
2024 average cost:$3,482/mo
2023 average cost:$3,572/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fire Clay

Recent reviews for independent living in Fire Clay

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

Welcoming and friendly staff and residents. Reviews consistently mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at communities like Sunrise at FlatIrons, Arbor View Senior Living, and Brookdale North Boulder. Residents and their families praise the staff's approachability and kindness towards everyone.
Variety of activities and social opportunities. Communities offer numerous activities to encourage socializing among residents, as mentioned in reviews for Arbor View Senior Living, Ciel of Arvada, and Kipling Meadows. Activities include card games, movie nights, exercise classes, and more.
Clean and updated living spaces and amenities. Residents appreciate the cleanliness and maintenance of their living spaces, as noted in reviews for Kipling Meadows, Sunrise at FlatIrons, and Brookdale North Boulder. Communities invest in updating their interiors and facilities.
Resident-focused activities and care. Reviews highlight the focus on residents' needs and preferences, such as personalized meal options and tailored care plans mentioned in reviews for Sunrise at FlatIrons, Kipling Meadows, and Brookdale North Boulder.
Supportive and helpful staff. Residents and families express appreciation for the staff's support and care, as seen in reviews for Ciel of Arvada, Arbor View Senior Living, and Sunrise at FlatIrons. Staff offer rides, technology assistance, and 24/7 care when needed.
Pet-friendly communities. Reviews frequently mention the ability to bring pets to communities like Ciel of Arvada and Brookdale North Boulder, allowing residents to maintain the companionship of their furry friends.
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Fire Clay independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fire Clay independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fire Clay, 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 Fire Clay 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 Fire Clay 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
14.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.9%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Fire Clay 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 Fire Clay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.6%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fire Clay 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 Fire Clay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.3%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.6%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.7%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions

V-Esprit, Ciel of Lowry and Sky Pointe Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fire Clay, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 334 independent living facilities near Fire Clay, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Fire Clay, 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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