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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Sunset City, CO

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The cost of independent living in Sunset City is about $3,758 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 68 options. Read 1197 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: 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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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 Sunset City, CO

The average cost of senior living in Sunset City is $3,758 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Salida, CO with an average of $1,407 per month.

Independent living costs in Sunset City, CO, vs. nearby cities

Sunset City, CO
$3,758/mo
$4,031/mo

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

Sunset City, CO
$3,758/mo
U.S. national average
$4,160/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset City, CO, vs. other senior living options

$4,647/mo
Independent Living
$3,758/mo

Independent living costs in Sunset City, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,322/mo
Studio
$4,494/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,968/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,438/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,145/mo

Senior living costs in Sunset City 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: Sunset City, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunset City, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,758/mo$4,441/mo$4,160/mo
Assisted Living$4,720/mo$5,180/mo$4,703/mo
Memory Care$4,647/mo$5,398/mo$4,954/mo
Independent Living
Sunset City, CO:$3,758/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,160/mo
Assisted Living
Sunset City, CO:$4,720/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,703/mo
Memory Care
Sunset City, CO:$4,647/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,954/mo
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Independent living costs in Sunset City, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sunset City 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
Sunset City, CO$3,282/mo$3,199/mo+2.6%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sunset City, CO
2024 average cost:$3,282/mo
2023 average cost:$3,199/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 Sunset City

Recent reviews for independent living in Sunset City

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!

MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs

5.0
I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and we still feel that way after nine months

The Village at Homewood Point in Colorado Springs, CO

5.0
It's great, it's a really good place! It's clean, and the staff is very friendly. It's really a very good value. The activities are great with a lot of fun things to do. They don't have meals here, it's an independent place, but they do have occasional potlucks.

Sunset City independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunset City independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunset City, 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 Sunset City 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 Sunset City 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
14.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31.7%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
23.8%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.7%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunset City 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 Sunset City communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunset City, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
31.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.3%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunset City 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 Sunset City offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunset City, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.9%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.7%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
28.6%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.9%
46.4%
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Revel Province, Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Rivaria Vista Grande are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sunset City, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 68 independent living facilities near Sunset City, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sunset City, Colorado are Brookdale Monument Valley Park, Rivaria Vista Grande and Rivaria El Camino. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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