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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gilpin County, CO

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The average monthly cost of Independent Living in Colorado is $3,831, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data. This can serve as a helpful benchmark for what families in the Gilpin County area can expect to pay. Pricing may vary based on the community’s location, your loved one’s care needs, and any additional services or amenities.

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This is a wonderful place! For an income based property it is very well kept, and very clean. The apartments were updated and spacious, and the even allow animals. The building itself is well built, and is...
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, Independent Living, Home Care, 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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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When I first started looking at communities for my Mom, I liked that they were one of my cheaper options compared to everything else that I’ve looked and they have 3 different facilities. When I walked in I...
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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Cost of independent living in Gilpin County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Colorado is $3,831 per month as compared to $3,520 in the United States.

Senior living costs in Colorado vs. 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 state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Column costDifference: Cost difference
Community typeColoradoU.S.Cost difference
Independent Living$3,831/mo$3,520/mo8.8% above national median
Assisted Living$6,474/mo$5,830/mo11.0% above national median
Memory Care$7,448/mo$6,999/mo6.4% above national median
Independent Living
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Cost difference:8.8% above national median
Assisted Living
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Cost difference:11.0% above national median
Memory Care
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Cost difference:6.4% above national median
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilpin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilpin County

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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Gilpin County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gilpin County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gilpin County, 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 Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County 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
15.1%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.9%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
11.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
38.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.7%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gilpin County 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 Gilpin County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.8%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.6%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.3%
34.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
50%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.8%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.9%
39.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.5%
42.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
41.4%
47.9%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
34.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.2%
40.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.5%
47.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

V-Esprit, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Woodlake Legacy Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilpin County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 344 independent living facilities near Gilpin County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilpin County, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Sugar Valley Estates and Ciel at Applewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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