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The cost of independent living in Palmer Lake is about $4,202 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 307 options. Read 4973 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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I have lived at Concordia on the lake for the past few years. I picked it for several reasons, the biggest one being it's affordability. Compared to other places, the rent is reasonable. I like the...
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Concordia is an independent living facility that offers fully equipped apartments, but no medical or dining services. We do allow one pet per apartment under 35 lbs. and we are a totally non-smoking community.  We have a great activity program that happens both on and off the...
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I was at the end of my previous lease and was looking for a one bedroom apartment in the the Denver, Co. area. However, a one bedroom apartment was not financially feasible. Prior to moving to Denver I...
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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.
The Summit offers beautiful, newly renovated apartments for people ages 62 and older. The studio and one-bedroom apartments offer floor-to-ceiling windows with various comfortable lay-outs. Centrally located in the Denver-Metro area, our community is situated one-mile from the heart of Lakewood’s...
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Great neighbors and great sense of community. Everyone helps each other. I love the bingo nights and all the activities and the manager [name removed] is a great manager. This is a wonderful place to call...
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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 dad has been here since October. The care he is receiving is wonderful. Our family visits every day, and everyone we meet is quite extraordinary. It's not easy to find a place that has this quality and...
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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.
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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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 Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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We have lived at The Village at Hampden Town Center for 6 years. We were so pleased to find a Senior Facility so close to shopping, light Rail and access to the major transportation arteries located nearby....
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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.
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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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: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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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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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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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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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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: 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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Two months ago I moved mom into The Healthcare Resort's long-term care section (at the urging of my husband) and have only good things to say about them. It's a 2-year old building, very handicapped...
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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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This is a wonderful place! For an income based property it is very well kept, and very clean. The apartments were updated and spacious, and the even allow animals. The building itself is well built, and is...
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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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My Aunt lived at the Medalion until she passed away in March. We had In Home Hospice for her and I could not believe how compassionate the staff was at the Medalion, as we were going through those last hours...
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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It is 2018 and I have lived here 2 years. I am on section 8. This is one of the best independent living facilities this city has to offer in quality, especially for low-income people. The only major drawback...
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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.
Call or come by to take a tour! Brand New Beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for independent residents 62 and better. We have an amazing community with lots to offer. We have a full activity calendar with 2-3 events every day! Enjoy a game of poker in our game room next to the cozy fireplace or...
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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.
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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Palmer Lake, CO

The average cost of senior living in Palmer Lake is $4,202 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
$4,202/mo
$4,137/mo
$5,031/mo

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

Palmer Lake, CO
$4,202/mo
U.S. national average
$4,162/mo

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

$5,391/mo
Independent Living
$4,202/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,338/mo
Studio
$5,559/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,891/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,673/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$4,202/mo$4,438/mo$4,162/mo
Assisted Living$5,069/mo$5,177/mo$4,705/mo
Memory Care$5,391/mo$5,393/mo$4,956/mo
Independent Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$4,202/mo
Colorado:$4,438/mo
U.S.:$4,162/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$5,069/mo
Colorado:$5,177/mo
U.S.:$4,705/mo
Memory Care
Palmer Lake, CO:$5,391/mo
Colorado:$5,393/mo
U.S.:$4,956/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
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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.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
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20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
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34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
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30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
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Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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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.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
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36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
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43.5%
Room service
Room service
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Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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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.
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Activity director
Activity director
40.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
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28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
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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
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54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
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41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
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Live performances
Live performances
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46.8%
Dances
Dances
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Fitness center
Fitness center
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Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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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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