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The cost of independent living in Gilpin County is about $4,640 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 337 options. Read 5426 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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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've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
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.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over.  Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown 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.
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.
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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: 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.
Photo of Decatur West Personal Care
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.
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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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
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.
AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services and...
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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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Gilpin County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Gilpin County is $4,640 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $4,136 per month.

Independent living costs in Gilpin County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Gilpin County, CO
$4,640/mo

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

Gilpin County, CO
$4,640/mo
U.S. national average
$4,176/mo

Independent living costs in Gilpin County, CO, vs. other senior living options

$6,078/mo
Independent Living
$4,640/mo

Independent living costs in Gilpin County, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,740/mo
Studio
$5,953/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,276/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,224/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,249/mo

Senior living costs in Gilpin County 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: Gilpin County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGilpin County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,640/mo$4,461/mo$4,176/mo
Assisted Living$5,718/mo$5,197/mo$4,718/mo
Memory Care$6,078/mo$5,421/mo$4,972/mo
Independent Living
Gilpin County, CO:$4,640/mo
Colorado:$4,461/mo
U.S.:$4,176/mo
Assisted Living
Gilpin County, CO:$5,718/mo
Colorado:$5,197/mo
U.S.:$4,718/mo
Memory Care
Gilpin County, CO:$6,078/mo
Colorado:$5,421/mo
U.S.:$4,972/mo
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Independent living costs in Gilpin County, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gilpin County 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
Gilpin County, CO$3,264/mo$3,331/mo-2.0%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
Gilpin County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,264/mo
2023 average cost:$3,331/mo
Percent change:-2.0%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Gilpin County

Recent reviews for independent living in Gilpin County

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.9%
34.5%
No sugar
No sugar
26.8%
31%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
10.5%
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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
35.6%
36.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
17.2%
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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
41.6%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.2%
33.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
47.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.6%
49%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.7%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.6%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.3%
41.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.6%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
42.6%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
30.9%
33.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.9%
39.6%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46.5%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Golden Lodge Assisted Living, Amira Choice Arvada and Woodlake Legacy Senior Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gilpin County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 337 independent living facilities near Gilpin County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Gilpin County, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Sugar Valley Estates. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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