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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Niwot, CO
The cost of independent living in Niwot is about $4,520 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 29 options. Read 476 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: 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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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...
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.
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.
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Cost of independent living in Niwot, CO
The average cost of senior living in Niwot is $4,520 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, CO with an average of $4,046 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Niwot, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Niwot
Recent reviews for independent living in Niwot
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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Atria Longmont
4.4
The staff members at Atria are very attentive and very good about being helpful for our loved one. They also do what they say and follow through with their promises. Also the apartments are very spacious and very suiting to our loved ones liking. As far as improvements the meals and dining ...
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Niwot independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Niwot independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Niwot, 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 Niwot 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 Niwot partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Niwot, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.2%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.8%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
44.8%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
10.3%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Niwot 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 Niwot communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Niwot, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
55.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
65.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
51.7%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Niwot 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 Niwot offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
62.1%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
51.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
37.9%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
55.2%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
69%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.1%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.7%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
65.5%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
65.5%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
65.5%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
55.2%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
51.7%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
65.5%
45.7%
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Brookdale North Boulder, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Brighton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Niwot, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 29 independent living facilities near Niwot, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Niwot, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Arvada. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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