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The cost of independent living in Winter Park is about $4,610 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 269 options. Read 3991 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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We chose Solange at South Forrest because of the convenient location. We did not have any issues with communication from staff. Everyone here was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them.
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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I like this community. The staff is nice and caring and they go out of their way to be helpful. The menu is nice and a good variety. They do offer a lot of activities for her to stay active. We would...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Nestled in a neighborhood where family and relationships come first you'll find Someren Glen Retirement Community. Our close-knit community invokes the feeling of joining loved ones around the kitchen table, or laughing with longtime friends in the backyard. Here, old friendships are renewed, new...
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Beautiful facilities, lots of activities—often run by residents rather than paid staff, residents are friendly but at the same time very clicky. Compared to similar facility in Minneapolis, Vi is way...
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.
Welcome to Vi at Highlands Ranch, the only Type A retirement community in Colorado. Our Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), provides residents with assisted and independent living as well as a continuum of care on-site. Located on 25 acres of...
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The building manager and all the staff are very caring and friendly. The facility is clean which includes the stairwells and elevators. The community room, craft room and exercise rooms are clean, also. The...
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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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...
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.
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...
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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They're very nice and helpful and held the room my dad liked until we could get him moved there. The room is a good size and the place is clean and orderly. My dad seems to really enjoy the food they serve....
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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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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...
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 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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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...
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
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.
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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
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.
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.
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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.
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: 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.
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...
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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.
Photo of Frasier Retirement Community, a CCRC
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 Canyon Gate Apartments
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.
Photo of Cliffview Assisted Living Center
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.
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
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.
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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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
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.
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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 Winter Park, CO

The average cost of senior living in Winter Park is $4,610 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Breckenridge, CO with an average of $4,078 per month.

Independent living costs in Winter Park, CO, vs. nearby cities

Winter Park, CO
$4,610/mo
$4,529/mo

Independent living costs in Winter Park, CO, vs. state and national averages

Winter Park, CO
$4,610/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

Independent living costs in Winter Park, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,721/mo
Independent Living
$4,610/mo

Independent living costs in Winter Park, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,507/mo
Studio
$5,789/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,226/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,238/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,415/mo

Senior living costs in Winter Park 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: Winter Park, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWinter Park, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,610/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,352/mo$5,181/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$5,721/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Winter Park, CO:$4,610/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Winter Park, CO:$5,352/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Winter Park, CO:$5,721/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Winter Park, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Winter Park 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Winter Park, CO$3,197/mo$3,231/mo-1.1%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Winter Park, CO
2024 average cost:$3,197/mo
2023 average cost:$3,231/mo
Percent change:-1.1%
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 Winter Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Winter Park

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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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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Numerous reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff at various communities. For example, at Brookdale Meridian Arvada, residents and their families alike express appreciation for the staff's dedication to making residents feel at home. The staff greet residents by name an ...
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Variety of activities for residents. Residents find joy in the wide range of activities offered at different communities. At The Courtyards at Mountain View, they have a variety of activities for residents to engage in, from fitness classes to intellectual pursuits, ensuring there is something for everyone.
Comfortable and spacious living quarters. Several reviews praise the comfort and spaciousness of the living quarters at different communities. For instance, at Brookdale Meridian Westland, residents and their families appreciate the large size of the apartments and the natural light that streams in, making for a bright and airy living ...
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Engaged and caring community atmosphere. Reviews consistently mention the engaged and caring community atmosphere at various communities. At Arbor View Senior Living, residents and their families note the sense of camaraderie among the residents and the staff's commitment to fostering a positive and inclusive environment.
Delicious and nutritious meals. Food is a major factor in overall satisfaction for many residents. At Quincy Place, several reviews mention the high quality and deliciousness of the meals served, while at Bonaventure of Thornton, residents appreciate the accommodation of dietary restrictions and preferences.
Proactive and responsive maintenance team. Maintenance teams at different communities are praised for their prompt and effective responses to maintenance requests. For example, at Brookdale Tamarac Square, residents mention the quick resolution of maintenance issues and the staff's proactive approach to preventing future problems.
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Winter Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Winter Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Winter Park, 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 Winter Park 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 Winter Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Winter Park, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.3%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
26.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.3%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Winter Park 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 Winter Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Winter Park, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
33.6%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
19.3%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Winter Park 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 Winter Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Winter Park, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
40.3%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
38.7%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.6%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.2%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.2%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.2%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40.8%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
29.8%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
32.8%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Woodlake Legacy Senior Living, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated independent living facilities near Winter Park, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 269 independent living facilities near Winter Park, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Winter Park, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Brookdale Meridian Arvada. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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