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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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: 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
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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
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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.
Sable Ridge Residences is a beautiful new senior residence at I-70 and Chambers. We are near to shopping, restaurants and bus service. Apartments have 9 ft ceilings with beautiful large windows, central air-conditioning, private balconies, storage, dishwashers, wood cabinetry and washer/dryer...
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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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They are extremely friendly and have so many things and groups to do. All you have to pay is rent. All utilities included including TV/cable and internet. Having a garden to grow your vegetables is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog park, workout facilities,...
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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%
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 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.
Alamo Placita, CONational
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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