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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Fort Collins, CO

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The cost of independent living in Fort Collins is about $3,642 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 123 options.

Read 2370 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 Loveland, Greeley and Windsor.

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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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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...
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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: 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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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.
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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.
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: 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.
Everything You Need to Feel at HomeWhether you’re active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Aspen Wind gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you’ll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs 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.
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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.
Everything You Need to Feel at HomeWhether you’re active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Sierra Hills gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you’ll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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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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It’s a good place, the staff are great and were very helpful getting me into my new home! They made the transition into the community much easier than I expected. I have no complaints at all!
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.
The Villas at Sunny Acres is a continuing care retirement community located on 64 beautiful acres in north metropolitan Denver. The community offers independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing, with Alzheimer's care opening in September 2006. The campus features two lakes, walking...
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: 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.
Covenant Retirement Communities have been leading the charge to meet the needs of older adults for over a century. Since 1886, we’ve focused on helping residents live more fulfilling lives. We continue to build on this great legacy as we expand to serve more communities.Today, at Covenant Village...
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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...
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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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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.
Care Group at Indian Tree is a residential care home that is located in Jefferson and Adams counties in Arvada CO. This is a loving residence where caregivers attend to the resident's needs in a group home setting. The climate is humid continental creating starkly contrasting seasons within the...

Cost of independent living in Fort Collins, CO

The average cost of senior living in Fort Collins is $3,642 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeley, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

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

Fort Collins, CO
$3,642/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Collins, CO, vs. other senior living options

$7,963/mo
Independent Living
$3,642/mo

Independent living costs in Fort Collins, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,936/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,902/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,819/mo

Senior living costs in Fort Collins 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: Fort Collins, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFort Collins, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,642/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,982/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,963/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Fort Collins, CO:$3,642/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Fort Collins, CO:$6,982/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Fort Collins, CO:$7,963/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Fort Collins, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fort Collins 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Fort Collins, CO$3,361/mo$3,447/mo-2.5%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Fort Collins, CO
2024 average cost:$3,361/mo
2023 average cost:$3,447/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
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2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Fort Collins

Recent reviews for independent living in Fort Collins

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.

The Villas at Sunny Acres in Thornton, CO

5.0
Its excellent here! Thank god I found the Villas at Sunny Acres. I was so glad everyone was here to help! Thank you so much!

Brookdale Brighton

4.5
What I like about this place is it is small enough that my dad gets one on one help and he knows his nurses. He likes the food, and has made friends. The staff know him by his first name and have good attitude.

Fort Collins independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fort Collins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fort Collins, 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 Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins 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
11.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.8%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
30.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.6%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.4%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
40.7%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fort Collins 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 Fort Collins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
48%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.1%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.2%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.5%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
48%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.6%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
48.8%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
42.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.6%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
49.6%
47.6%
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Related senior services in Fort Collins, Colorado

In Fort Collins, Colorado, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:

Fort Collins, Colorado, is a car-dependent city. Seniors can expect to need a car or rely on public transportation for most errands. Transit options in Fort Collins include the bus system and trolly services. Fort Collins has robust biking infrastructure, and is not very walkable.

Fort Collins offers several health care providers for seniors wanting to be proactive about their health or for seniors seeking treatment for chronic conditions. The area has several hospitals, including UCHealth Poudre Valley Hospital.

Fort Collins, Colorado, is known as the craft beer capital of Colorado. With more than 21 breweries, there’s always something new to try. West of the city, trails criss-cross Horsetooth Mountain Open Space, known for the peak's distinctive Horsetooth Rock formation and falls. Seniors can benefit from many discounts at shopping, restaurants, and some special events.

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