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The cost of independent living in Leal is about $4,648 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 49 options. Read 667 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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Westhaven Apartment Homes is managed properly with nice people and residents. They have security and they'll let me in when I don't have my key, so that I don't have to wait outside forever. They also have...
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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.
Something special has arrived... Lakewood's best kept secret for ages 55 and better! Nestled in the heart of Lakewood... Located in a quiet friendly residential neighborhood with a wealth of amenities, The Westhaven Apartment Homes place you within minutes of everything the Greater Metro area...
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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.
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.
Mount Massive Manor is a smaller 24 unit assisted living senior residence situated in historic Leadville Colorado. With fantastic views of the Colorado Mountains, and steps from the Mineral Belt trail, we are a perfect place to put your feet up or to get out for some fresh mountain air. We are a...
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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.
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.
Carefree living at Castle Peak means you no longer have the worries of home ownership. All housekeeping, personal laundry and flat linens, maintenance, repairs, snow removal and lawn care are done for you. Property taxes and all utilities are paid except phone and cable TV. Castle Peak will also...
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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.
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...
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...
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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, 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.
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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My mom has been living in Nightingale Lane for two years and we are very happy with the facility and the care mom has received since her move. The staff is loving and patient and we think the food is good as...
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.
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.
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: 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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As a long time resident of Senior Villa Apartments I must respond to some of the comments.. My personal experience here is that I have been treated with respect. My work orders have all been completed in a...
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, 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: 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.
Trailhead Community is an 83 unit complex where 50% of the units are allocated for adults with developmental disabilities and the other 50% for neuro-typical residents. The building will include state-of-the-art technology and “Universal Design” features to promote independence and safety for all...
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Cost of independent living in Leal, CO

The average cost of senior living in Leal is $4,648 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Minturn, CO with an average of $3,483 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leal, CO vs. nearby cities

Leal, CO
$4,648/mo
$4,296/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leal, CO vs. the state and national average

Leal, CO
$4,648/mo
U.S. national average
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Leal vs. other types of senior living

$6,207/mo
Independent Living
$4,648/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Leal, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,563/mo
Studio
$6,089/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,789/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,327/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$1,603/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Leal over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Leal

Recent reviews for independent living in Leal

Golden Lodge Assisted Living

3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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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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MorningStar of Boulder

4.9
My mother has been on the memory care side since June 2023 and I can't tell you how wonderful the staff and facility is. All the rooms are huge and unique to memory care, there are showers in the rooms. There are also kitchenettes with cabinets and a full-size fridge. I looked at five or six ...
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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming atmosphere at the communities, with both staff and residents going out of their way to help and include new residents. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, [[Brookdale Meridian Westland]], the front desk staff and neighbors are especially friendly and ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Communities offer a wide range of activities to keep residents engaged and active. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, [[Brookdale Meridian Westland]], residents enjoy games and events, while at Sunrise at FlatIrons, [[Sunrise at Flatirons]], they go on scenic drives, trips to museums, and parti ...
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Clean and attractive facilities. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and attractiveness of the communities' facilities. At Brookdale North Boulder, [[Brookdale North Boulder]], the facility is modern and bright, while at Kipling Meadows, [[Kipling Meadows]], the building is kept up to date with new paint and carpet ...
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Supportive and caring staff. Residents and their families praise the supportive and caring nature of the communities' staff. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, [[Brookdale Meridian Westland]], the staff look after residents' needs and pay attention to the small things that make the community feel like home. At Brookdale Nor ...
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Diverse food options. Communities offer a range of food options to cater to residents' dietary needs and preferences. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, [[Brookdale Meridian Westland]], residents have access to multiple meal choices, while at Sunrise at FlatIrons, [[Sunrise at Flatirons]], they enjoy top-notch meals ...
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Small and family like communities. Residents often comment on the small and family like atmosphere of the communities, which fosters a sense of community and connection. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, [[Brookdale Meridian Westland]], the community feels welcoming, while at The Pearl at Boulder Creek, [[Brookdale Meridian Bou ...
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Leal independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leal independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leal, 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 Leal 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 Leal 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
18.4%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.8%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
34.7%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.7%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.1%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Leal 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 Leal communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
42.9%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
42.9%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
40.8%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
26.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leal 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 Leal offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
49%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40.8%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40.8%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
49%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.1%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
32.7%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
46.9%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.9%
45.6%
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Brookdale North Boulder, Sunrise of Boulder and Brookdale Boulder Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leal, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 49 independent living facilities near Leal, Colorado. See the full list.

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