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The cost of independent living in Palmer Lake is about $4,205 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 307 options. Read 4959 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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Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.8
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68 reviews
8.8
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68 reviews
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Their attention to high fall risk patients could be better. My loved one has experienced multiple falls. Actions are very reactive rather than proactive.
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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Photo of Inn at Garden Plaza
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.8
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19 reviews
8.8
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19 reviews
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5 across the board. Father in law loves the facility. Says it is better value then the 2 previous places he stayed at. Absolutely loves living at the Inn at Garden Plaza. A resounding YES, we would recommend...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Inn at Garden Plaza is dedicated to helping seniors live active, vibrant lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Setting the standard for independent living, The Inn at Garden Plaza offers a homelike environment with the charm of resort-style living. Friendly associates take care of tedious...
Photo of The Carillon at Belleview Station
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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17 reviews
8.8
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Friendly staff, beautiful facility, decent food, nice bistro area with entertainment. Only negative feedback would be lack of follow up from clinical director regarding hygiene concerns..
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
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8.8
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59 reviews
8.8
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This is a great start to find a place for a family member who needs cares for a positive quality of life. My sister loves Sprinbrock. They helped her adjust to the transfer from her condo to assisted living...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Live on your terms at Denver's oasis in the city! Springbrooke Senior Living has more than a decade of experience helping those 62 or better thrive in a supportive, safe, stimulating and oh-so-comfortable environment. Conveniently located in Central Denver, Springbrooke brings you high quality...
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1010 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.7
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23 reviews
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Bonaventure was the right fit, location and the level of care required for our family member. Food is ok, but could use a boost in flavor, generally pretty bland. Facilities are maintained well. Management...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community? Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we call Retirement Perfected™Bonaventure provides the highest level of service and value you'll find anywhere. Our...
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1414 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
8.7
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46 reviews
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Overall Morningstar of Parker is a good place with a stable staff. The director is hands-on and works to make sure the place runs well. Overall, we are pleased with Morningstar Parker.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Parker Senior Living by MorningStar Called to ServeParker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. Parker Senior Living by offers...
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8.7
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, the friendliness, it is spacious open affordable rooms. The cleanliness and the management is accommodating and quickly helps when we've asked
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.
Quincy PlaceStately architecture and shady patio areas welcome you home at Quincy Place — a Sky Active Living independent living community in Denver, Colorado. This multi-story community features warm, homelike interiors, comfortable furnishings, and open-concept floor plans. Spend summer...
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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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8.6
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
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.
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Photo of MorningStar of Littleton
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55 Floor plans available
8.6
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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Photo of HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.6
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80 reviews
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My mother was there a short time and then she passed. Overall good experience but as you would expect took a bit to get everything dialed in. Nursing staff was a little disorganized. Once we had outside...
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.
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 94 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
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Photo of The Ridge Pinehurst
6363 Photos available
4343 Floor plans available
8.6
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25 reviews
8.6
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25 reviews
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It was close to where my mom lived, and she had done a tour there when it first opened so she knew about it, but it has exceeded our expectations! She is very happy with the food, activities. Etc, she...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Photo of Golden Lodge Assisted Living
66 Photos available
8.5
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15 reviews
8.5
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15 reviews
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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle, residences, programs, services and...
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Photo of Residences at University Hills, Senior Residences for those 55+
66 Photos available
8.5
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I picked Residences at University Hills for it's location, non-smoking and pet friendly policy .Also, for it's affordability, at the time. When a new owner bought the building , everything changed. They...
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.
Greetings! Thank you so much for your interest in our community! One person in the household has to be 62 years of age and some of our apartments are income restricted. Our property is brand new and just opened April 2, 2014, we are an Independent community with 101 new and modern apartments....
Photo of Kavod Senior Life
1212 Photos available
8.5
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8.5
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, my mom gets great care with nice people, university health physicians are right in the building as a clinic, it's just an overall good...
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.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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1717 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
8.4
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42 reviews
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Some staff get a 5 like [name removed] and [name removed], but others especially the night staff, might get a 3, just because they were not as dedicated to my mom. I think over all as difficult as it was to...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
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Photo of The Village of Bear Creek
1212 Photos available
8.4
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68 reviews
8.4
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68 reviews
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Facilities are very good, about 90% of the staff are great, food is okay, activities are good. Very fair regarding billing. I struggled most with getting the meds situated, my mom took a lot of meds, and I...
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.
Welcome to The Village of Bear Creek!Discover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious...
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Photo of Balfour at Central Park
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.2
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I spent 6 months at Balfour recovering from a hip fracture and hip replacement. I did not need much care but what I got suited my needs perfectly. I made many good friends whom I still visit from time to...
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.
The Balfour at Stapleton community incorporates all we have learned from our nearly 20 years of developing and operating senior housing in Colorado. Offering assisted living and memory care accommodations, found in all Balfour’s retirement communities in Denver, CO, paired with our signature...
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88 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
8.1
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Mom has been happy at Brookdale Broadmoor the staff is engaging and treats her very well. There are a lot of activities that they do with her to keep her engaged and happy.
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.
Time to Enjoy the Good LifeImagine waking up in a place that gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be independent. When you move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have every opportunity to do just that. Because we handle all the household chores like cooking,...
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Photo of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
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We moved my father here from independent living when he needed assisted-living. He was there for three months (before passing) and they were great! They were awesome at getting to know him, helping him as...
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.
Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – Join Our CommunityDedicated to making your retirement years carefree, MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wheat Ridge provides seniors with the finest assisted living Wheat Ridge has to offer. Offering a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community, our...
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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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I picked The Bridge because I liked it better. Most people do that. I didn't have lots of options with the nursing care Mom required. And the Bear Creek location was not desirable for most visitors for...
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 Bridge at Colorado Springs features the finest in Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call The Bridge at Colorado Springs home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of your own...
Photo of MorningStar at RidgeGate
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The apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Pine Grove Crossing
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88 Floor plans available
8.0
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My mother-in-law was taken very good care of. She was extremely apprehensive about going for two weeks while my husband and I went on a vacation. when I got back she let me know that she was very thankful...
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.
The premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
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The seniors moving in need to understand this place was designed with a priority for the IDD community. They are here to Shepherd in a sense. I call us shepherding seniors. Not all the seniors here...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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I’d give 4+ stars if possible. Overall, it seems like my mom’s happy. I used to oversee a senior apt. Complex. The state regulations are pretty detailed and I get the impression that the facility follows...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Balfour at Riverfront Park
1717 Photos available
1313 Floor plans available
8.0
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Seems that the dining experience is not what I have previously experienced: Eggs were definitely powdered, other cold offerings ok, but sparse. Did like the coffee machine. Common spaces were clean and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Balfour Interiors teamed with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP (RAMSA) to bring Balfour at Riverfront Park to life. For personal pampering, there’s a heated saltwater pool, steam room, and a full-service salon and spa with fully appointed lounges for men and women.Balfour at Riverfront Park...
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Cost of independent living in Palmer Lake, CO

The average cost of senior living in Palmer Lake is $4,205 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Victor, CO with an average of $3,621 per month.

Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, vs. nearby cities

Palmer Lake, CO
$4,205/mo
$4,137/mo
$5,037/mo

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

Palmer Lake, CO
$4,205/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,384/mo
Independent Living
$4,205/mo

Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,338/mo
Studio
$5,557/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,917/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,675/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,968/mo

Senior living costs in Palmer Lake 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: Palmer Lake, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmer Lake, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,205/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,063/mo$5,181/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,384/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$4,205/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$5,063/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Palmer Lake, CO:$5,384/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palmer Lake 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
Palmer Lake, CO$3,299/mo$3,214/mo+2.6%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Palmer Lake, CO
2024 average cost:$3,299/mo
2023 average cost:$3,214/mo
Percent change:+2.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Palmer Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmer Lake

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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The Bridge at Colorado Springs

4.9
bingo, movie nights, seem to like it. Right now they have a special where the price is locked no matter what is needed and we got that promotion. I have refereed two of my clients that needed some help with their parents. Feels homey!

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff in various communities. For example, at Springbrooke Senior Living, everyone is described as lovely and helpful, and at Brookdale Meridian Arvada, staff members are praised for their warmth and inclusivity towards new reside ...
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Variety of activities and outings. Residents enjoy a wide range of activities and outings in several communities. At Brookdale Meridian Westland, residents participate in regular outings to nearby city parks, museums, and pools, while at Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, activities include card games, wii ...
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Freshly prepared meals. Meals are a highlight for many residents, with several communities boasting delicious and freshly prepared food. At Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, the on-site chef prepares meals from scratch, and at The Courtyards at Mountain View, the food is described as very good a ...
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Well-maintained living spaces. Reviews consistently praise the cleanliness and upkeep of various communities. For example, at The Courtyards at Mountain View, the apartment is described as bright and inviting, while at Palisades At Broadmoor Park, residents mention the updated bathrooms and high-end furniture in the libra ...
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Wide range of care services. Some communities offer a wide range of care services for residents, allowing them to age in place. At Brookdale Meridian Lakewood, residents have access to physical therapy, occupational therapy, and assisted living services, while at Revel Province, the meals are cooked to order and apartme ...
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Supportive and inclusive community. Reviews often mention the sense of community and inclusivity in various communities. For example, at Lakeview Senior Living, residents are described as friendly and welcoming, and at Brookdale Meridian Westland, staff members encourage residents to engage in social activities and make new fr ...
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Palmer Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer Lake, 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 Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.7%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
32.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.2%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
32.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
34.1%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21.4%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.1%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.3%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.9%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.1%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.4%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.7%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.4%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Bethesda Gardens Monument, Woodlake Legacy Senior Living and Sky Pointe Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmer Lake, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 307 independent living facilities near Palmer Lake, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Palmer Lake, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Brookdale Monument Valley Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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