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The cost of independent living in Lakeside is about $4,026 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 321 options.

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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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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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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, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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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
Care types provided by this community
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.
Envision the breathtaking view of Colorado's Rocky Mountains. Residents of Merrill Gardens at Loveland can see the changing colors of the mountains under a clear blue sky, hear the magnificent sounds of elks bugling and birds singing, feel the soft snowflakes as they slowly drift down from the...
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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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I moved my parent into Lakeview Commons. The staff here is very helpful, and provides the care that is needed. They provide updates to how she is doing, and also whether she needs anything or not. The other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Both of my parents live at Grace Pointe, and I couldn’t feel more blessed to have the caring, loving and grace filled staff taking care of my family. In fact they take care of all of us! They keep us...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.
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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Placed my mom in Ashley Manor just a few months ago, was so pleased with all the staff. It is such a hard thing to do for a parent, but knowing that this team of people will care and look after her has...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
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.
Ashley Manor - EvansAshley Manor - Evans is an assisted living community located in breathtaking Evans, Weld County, Colorado. Evans is surrounded with magnificent mountains. The scenic natural beauty is just part of living in Evans. This quiet small town community nestled away in the mountains...
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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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It was love at first sight the day [Name removed] gave us a long tour of the facility, the apartments and the list of amenities and services included in the rent. We have been here four months and truly...
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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They treat her really well!! I have seen lots of progress in her, since being there. The social worker there, Cory, is totally awesome! She is just great. It's a nice community, clean and bright, not dark...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
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: 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.
Birch Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Greeley, CO. Greeley, which is situated in the northern region of Colorado, offers a lively downtown area with plenty of art, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. Visitors will enjoy exploring the Colorado Model Railroad...
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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.
Built on the site of the former Garnsey & Wheeler Ford, our mason painstakingly reconstructed the historic brick wall from circa 1922, disassembling it one brick at a time, removing the old mortar from each brick, and then rebuilding the wall to the original design so it will last another 100...
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My mom has been in the nursing facility side for over 2 years. She is a self pay and it is worth every penny. What a great staff, what great amenities. I love this place and highly recommend it for your...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
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.

Cost of independent living in Lakeside, CO

The average cost of senior living in Lakeside is $4,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lakewood, CO with an average of $3,551 per month.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Lakeside 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Lakeside, 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%
Lakeside, 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 Lakeside

Recent reviews for independent living in Lakeside

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

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the communities, with residents and staff going out of their way to make newcomers feel at home. For instance, at Ciel of Arvada, new residents were greeted by residents outside enjoying the fine weather and met with positive, heartfe ...
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Variety of social activities. Reviews often mention the wide range of social activities available at the communities, with residents participating in games, movies, lectures, and even holiday celebrations. At Ciel at Applewood, residents enjoy daily activities and even have popcorn for movies. At Ciel of Arvada, the resi ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. The cleanliness and upkeep of the communities are of great importance to residents, with numerous reviews praising the cleanliness and attractive decor of the facilities. At Courtyard At Lakewood, the community is described as very clean and always smelling good when you first walk in. At Kip ...
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Delicious and accommodating meals. Meals and dining experiences are a significant factor in residents' overall satisfaction with their community. Reviews indicate that the food is delicious and accommodating to dietary restrictions and individual preferences. At Ciel of Arvada, residents enjoy the meals and dining service quite ...
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Helpful and caring staff. Families and residents express appreciation for the friendly, helpful, and caring nature of the staff at their communities. At Ciel at Applewood, the staff go above and beyond to make sure residents are comfortable and safe. At Ciel of Arvada, the staff are responsive to families' questions ...
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Reasonably priced independent living. Some reviews indicate that the communities offer a good value for the money, with affordable prices compared to other senior living options. At Courtyard At Lakewood, the value for the money is excellent. At Lakeview Senior Living, the families found the community to be more affordable than ...
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Lakeside independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lakeside independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lakeside, 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 Lakeside 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 Lakeside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Lakeside, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.6%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.6%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
25.9%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.4%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Lakeside 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 Lakeside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Lakeside, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.9%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.9%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.3%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.2%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Lakeside 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 Lakeside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Lakeside, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.2%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.3%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.2%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.4%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
32.4%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
40.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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V-Esprit, Ciel of Lowry and Sky Pointe Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Lakeside, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 321 independent living facilities near Lakeside, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Lakeside, 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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