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Of course no place is perfect, but since manager [name removed] took over more about two years ago, she and her staff have been working hard to affect many improvements. They've been addressing both the...
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.
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residing at 3425 Sherman for 8YRS. I most appreciate their services: CLEAN; hallway carpets are vacumned weekly hallways & social common areas are well-lighted LAUNDRY...
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.
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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.
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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.
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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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Both my mother who is almost 98 and my sister who has memory problems are both at Eastern Star. We love the caretakers, the food is good, the facility is lovely and they have many activities and events in...
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.
Eastern Star Masonic Retirement CampusEastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus is a memory care and assisted living community available in Denver, County of Denver, Colorado. This campus is situated on 19 acres of picturesque landscape in beautiful southeast Denver, conveniently located near city...
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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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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.
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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.
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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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Our son lives in Harmony. He is almost 40 and has lived here close to ten years. His apartment is lovely with a nice view on the third floor. His room has a new carpet and linoleum floor in the [removed] ...
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.
Marycrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Denver, Colorado. Marycrest is a legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, providing care and support in a quiet, home-like environment. At Marycrest, we are committed to providing the loving support and...
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.
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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.
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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.
Kings Point Apartments is a senior housing building in the beautiful and refreshing city of Denver, Colorado. Kings Point Apartments if the perfect choice if you are looking for a safe and comfortable place to call home. Denver is truly a city for everyone. Surrounded by glorious views of the...
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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: 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.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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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.
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.
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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.
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.
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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 have been very pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community, The staff have been absolutely wonderful and really have made sure my mom has felt comfortable and welcomed in her...
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.
Canterbury Gardens provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our community delivers both Independent and...
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Alamo Placita, CO

The average cost of senior living in Alamo Placita is $4,161 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centennial, CO with an average of $4,002 per month.

Independent living costs in Alamo Placita, CO, vs. nearby cities

Alamo Placita, CO
$4,161/mo
$4,138/mo
$4,229/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Placita, CO, vs. state and national averages

Alamo Placita, CO
$4,161/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Placita, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,283/mo
Independent Living
$4,161/mo

Independent living costs in Alamo Placita, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,498/mo
Studio
$5,428/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,444/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,208/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,445/mo

Senior living costs in Alamo Placita 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: Alamo Placita, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeAlamo Placita, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,161/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,077/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,283/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Alamo Placita, CO:$4,161/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Alamo Placita, CO:$5,077/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Alamo Placita, CO:$5,283/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Alamo Placita, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Alamo Placita 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
Alamo Placita, CO$3,010/mo$2,943/mo+2.3%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Alamo Placita, CO
2024 average cost:$3,010/mo
2023 average cost:$2,943/mo
Percent change:+2.3%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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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 Alamo Placita

Recent reviews for independent living in Alamo Placita

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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Alamo Placita independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Alamo Placita independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Alamo Placita, 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 Alamo Placita 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 Alamo Placita 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
12.6%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
20.2%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25.1%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Alamo Placita 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 Alamo Placita communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
24.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
30.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
28.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Alamo Placita 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 Alamo Placita offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
32.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
23%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
24.6%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
39.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
26.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
29.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
34.4%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
33.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
22.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.8%
47%
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