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Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.0
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69 reviews
9.0
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69 reviews
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Morningstar is a great place. Staff is phenomenal! My dad was there for only a few weeks and then he fell. He went to the hospital and is currently in a rehab center. It looks like he may be going to...
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.
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
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Photo of The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living
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9.0
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44 reviews
9.0
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44 reviews
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Our experience has been completely different since moving my dad here. Within minutes of arriving, the entire care team came to meet us and introduce themselves. That never happened at [facility name...
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.
At The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi...
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Photo of MorningStar of Observatory Park
1717 Photos available
8.9
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7 reviews
8.9
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They've been very good, although there have been many changes during the one year my mom has been at MorningStar. She was just transferred to the memory care floor last week so it's a whole new Odyssey...
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.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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Photo of MorningStar of Littleton
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.9
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24 reviews
8.9
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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Photo of Lakewood Reserve
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.9
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109 reviews
8.9
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The staff clearly cares about the residents and even each other. The building is so safe, as well as beautifully decorated. The food is varied and as close to homemade as it could be. We chose the smallest...
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.
Lakewood ReserveLakewood Reserve is a predominate and reputable community located in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado and among the popular Belmar neighborhood. Lakewood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services with a personal touch. We’re a family operated community...
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Photo of Lakeview Senior Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.9
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80 reviews
8.9
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Front desk help, and all other staff have been helpful. They were flexible with move-in dates and switching rooms at the last minute even though an agreement had already been signed for the first room. We...
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.
Welcome to Lakeview Senior Living, a new concept in senior living by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC. Our Community is conveniently located in Lakewood, Colorado, just north of Hampden Avenue (Hwy 285) and east of Wadsworth. Lakeview Senior Living offers convenient access to nearby shopping,...
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Photo of Pine Grove Crossing
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.8
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34 reviews
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They are good for my loved one. They are always patient. The workers are friendly and it smells good. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
The premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
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Photo of Brookdale Arvada
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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105 reviews
8.7
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105 reviews
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The staff was great. The room size is great, and no complaints on food. I would recommend them to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.
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.
The Care You DeserveTucked within the beautiful town of Arvada, Colorado, our assisted living and memory care community offers you the opportunity to embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Whether that means giving you the tools you need to get your health back on track, offering a slew of...
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Photo of Northglenn Heights
1010 Photos available
8.6
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91 reviews
8.6
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91 reviews
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We feel like they are really taking care of mom. She is a handful. We had to move her to memory care after about 6 weeks in assisted living. The only complaint is communication. Some times we can't get info...
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.
Set amidst Colorado's majestic mountains and ten miles north of Denver, Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle that meets your unique needs. With proximity to an extensive Greenway trails and parks system, Webster Lake and the acclaimed Butterfly Pavilion,...
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Photo of Balfour at Central Park
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
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9 reviews
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I spent 6 months at Balfour recovering from a hip fracture and hip replacement. I did not need much care but what I got suited my needs perfectly. I made many good friends whom I still visit from time to...
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.
The Balfour at Stapleton community incorporates all we have learned from our nearly 20 years of developing and operating senior housing in Colorado. Offering assisted living and memory care accommodations, found in all Balfour’s retirement communities in Denver, CO, paired with our signature...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Thornton
1212 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.5
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45 reviews
8.5
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45 reviews
5 star
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We were able to move my Dad into a memory care apartment a few days after touring the facility. The memory care staff is friendly and supportive. They engage with the residents. Minor issue has been...
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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Photo of Village at Belmar
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.5
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12 reviews
8.5
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12 reviews
5 star
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It's a beautiful facility, neither too large nor too small. They have lots of activities and the staff is just amazing. They have done a great job responding to my concerns and bend over backwards to...
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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Photo of Hyland Hills
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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40 reviews
8.4
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40 reviews
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Fantastic experience with Hyland Hills Senior Living!! I would absolutely recommend the to others who are searching for senior living for themselves or a loved one! They are great!! I Rate them at positive...
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.
Located just minutes from Westminster Center Park with convenient access to the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, Atria Westminster is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westminster
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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59 reviews
8.2
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59 reviews
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First of all, they made us feel welcome from day one. Moving Dad in was smooth, and getting his bed set up was simple and stress-free. The community always had something going on—Valentine’s Day, St....
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.
Just east of Highway 36 and minutes from Boulder to the north and Metro Denver to the south, Sunrise of Westminster overlooks the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west, affording spectacular views of the sunset. Our one-story cottage-style community enables all our residents, especially those...
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Photo of Jackson Creek Senior Living
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8.2
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15 reviews
8.2
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15 reviews
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Activities, vibrant common areas, friendly staff, clean, residents enjoy the food - right sized servings, in-house medical. I would recommend to others.
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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Photo of Sunrise at FlatIrons
3232 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
8.0
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70 reviews
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70 reviews
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I like the staff that seems so ready to help me when I have needed it, both nurses and concierge and activities director. The nurses especially as medications have changed or I needed feedback for doctors,...
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.
Sunrise at FlatIrons is a resort-style Sunrise Senior Living community located at 400 Summit Blvd in Broomfield, Colorado. Situated between the upscale Flatirons Crossing Mall and the Omni Interlocken Golf Course, Sunrise at FlatIrons offers a lifestyle free from the worries of home maintenance,...
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Photo of Terra Bluffs
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8.0
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10 reviews
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The staff is incredible. They were very helpful. The building is beautiful. Very warming to walk into. And it's is kept up superbly.
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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Photo of MorningStar at RidgeGate
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
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The apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
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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Photo of Kavod Senior Life
1212 Photos available
8.0
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18 reviews
8.0
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18 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, my mom gets great care with nice people, university health physicians are right in the building as a clinic, it's just an overall good...
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.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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Photo of Inglenook At Brighton
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.0
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40 reviews
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40 reviews
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I was unable to rate these answers on my phone. However I would give a 4 or 5 to all of them. Inglenook has a caring staff, comfortable apartments, pretty good food, beautiful grounds and many activities to...
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.
Welcome to Inglenook at Brighton! One of the most important influences on your overall health and happiness is your living environment. Inglenook at Brighton is a retirement community where you can enjoy an independent, yet secure lifestyle, pursuing new interests and expanding your circle of...
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Photo of Vi at Highlands Ranch, a CCRC
1515 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
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I have only been here 3 months but this place is wonderful. The staff is so friendly and responsive. The residents are friendly and easy to meet. Activities for everyone. I was hesitant about moving but so...
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.
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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Photo of Crossroads at Northglenn
99 Photos available
8.0
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4 reviews
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We felt the admin was incredibly helpful and generous with us doing a short-term respite stay. My dad ended up staying 9 weeks, one week longer than their maximum for respite stays. My dad fell on his last...
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.
If you are looking for a unique blend of housing, personal care with independence, and dignity, Crossroads Assisted Living may be the answer.At Crossroads, we take the worry out of senior living. Crossroads communities serve the needs of many seniors by providing an environment that is safe,...
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Photo of Brookdale Meridian Lakewood
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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41 reviews
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The place is overall clean and my parents like the facility and their apartment. The issues have been a light odor in hallway, maintenance issues take too long and we have had to follow up multiple times due...
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.
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? We’ll take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do.  Here at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with both independent living and skilled nursing, if you or your spouse need more care later,...
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8.0
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The seniors moving in need to understand this place was designed with a priority for the IDD community. They are here to Shepherd in a sense. I call us shepherding seniors. Not all the seniors here...
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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Photo of Mountain Vista Retirement Community
88 Photos available
8.0
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16 reviews
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16 reviews
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They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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Cost of independent living in Arapahoe County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Arapahoe County is $4,045 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lochbuie, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,045/mo
$3,808/mo

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, vs. state and national averages

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,045/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, vs. other senior living options

$6,913/mo
Independent Living
$4,045/mo

Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,309/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,733/mo

Senior living costs in Arapahoe County 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: Arapahoe County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeArapahoe County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,045/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,620/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,913/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$4,045/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$5,620/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Arapahoe County, CO:$6,913/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Arapahoe County, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Arapahoe County 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 average 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
Arapahoe County, CO$3,915/mo$3,782/mo+3.5%
Colorado$3,463/mo$3,134/mo+10.5%
National$3,276/mo$3,080/mo+6.4%
Arapahoe County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,915/mo
2023 average cost:$3,782/mo
Percent change:+3.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,463/mo
2023 average cost:$3,134/mo
Percent change:+10.5%
National
2024 average cost:$3,276/mo
2023 average cost:$3,080/mo
Percent change:+6.4%
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What families are saying about independent living in Arapahoe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Arapahoe County

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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Bethesda Gardens Monument

4.0
Mom really likes it there. A good thing about it that others might like as well is it's small. There are no elevators and no stairs. It's built in a square, so if she leaves her room and keeps going, eventually she'll end up back at her room, which is perfect for her because she likes to walk ...
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Arapahoe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arapahoe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arapahoe County, 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 Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
23.7%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.6%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.6%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
49.1%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.7%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.6%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

V-Esprit, Parkside Village Retirement Resort and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arapahoe County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 264 independent living facilities near Arapahoe County, Colorado. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Arapahoe County, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Lakewood Estates and Brookdale Meridian Westland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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