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Photo of StoneCreek of Flying Horse Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.0
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29 reviews
9.0
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29 reviews
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They were short handed the month my mom was there. Everyone was really pleasant and did the best they could but there were very few activities and the wait was long at meal times. The atmosphere was very...
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.
Stone Creek of Flying Horse is an upscale Senior Living Community located adjacent to the 7 th hole of the beautiful Club of Flying Horse Golf Club. This Senior Living Community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. There are big mountain views of Pikes Peak and the Air...
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Photo of Northglenn Heights
1010 Photos available
9.0
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93 reviews
9.0
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93 reviews
5 star
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The staff is very attentive and puts their the hearts into the care of our father. We are very happy with Northglenn Heights.
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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1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
9.0
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42 reviews
9.0
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42 reviews
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They have beautiful amenities, and the room is quite large. Super clean. All the employees were very welcoming. My father in law is very happy. I would recommend the community to others who are searching for...
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.
Bonaventure of Castle Rock is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community offering seniors the lifestyle and care they deserve. Bonaventure of Castle Rock is conveniently located in the upscale Meadows neighborhood, nestled near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just a short...
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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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7 reviews
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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 Kipling Meadows
1212 Photos available
1818 Floor plans available
8.9
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63 reviews
8.9
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63 reviews
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The food was very good and they had a good variety. They had good activities. They brought in people for flower arranging class had pop up store come in. You could sign up to see plays at Arvada center....
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.
Arvada Estates is situated in a quiet tree-lined neighborhood of historic Arvada Colorado, a suburb of Denver, the Mile High City. Arvada, the site of the first documented discovery of gold in the Rocky Mountain region and established in 1870, is nestled in the western foothills of the majestic...
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Photo of MorningStar of Littleton
1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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25 reviews
8.8
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25 reviews
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All of the categories are a five except the administrative part. I have had to ask the admin to communicate with LTC insurance. Morning Star did not send in an invoice and we have to pay out of pocket for...
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 Pine Grove Crossing
1515 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.7
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34 reviews
8.7
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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 Lakeview Senior Living
88 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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80 reviews
8.7
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80 reviews
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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 Terra Bluffs
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8.7
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10 reviews
8.7
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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 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 Balfour at Central Park
2222 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
8.6
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9 reviews
8.6
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9 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
22%
3 star
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2 star
11%
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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 Village at Belmar
1515 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.6
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13 reviews
8.6
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13 reviews
5 star
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The staff is all very grand helpful. I don't know much about the activities because my mom has not gone to them yet. The place is very clean.
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 Jackson Creek Senior Living
1717 Photos available
8.6
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15 reviews
8.6
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15 reviews
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3 star
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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 Bonaventure of Thornton
1212 Photos available
1414 Floor plans available
8.3
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47 reviews
8.3
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47 reviews
5 star
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2 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 Hyland Hills
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.3
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40 reviews
8.3
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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 The Gallery at Broomfield
1212 Photos available
8.2
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9 reviews
8.2
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9 reviews
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They are in memory care. Staff is fabulous, food is good. My only complaint is communication could improve and the director of the whole building is not good. Department heads are great. My parents are happy...
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 of Westminster
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.2
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60 reviews
8.2
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60 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 MorningStar at RidgeGate
1010 Photos available
88 Floor plans available
8.0
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16 reviews
8.0
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16 reviews
5 star
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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
8.0
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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
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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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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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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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 Balfour Retirement Community
66 Photos available
8.0
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21 reviews
8.0
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21 reviews
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Prior to my dad’s passing, he always spoke so highly of Balfour. He would often say, “I am grateful for Balfour. They take good care of me. They always say please and thank you and call me by my first...
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.
The Balfour Way – Our ApproachAt Balfour, life is all about having extraordinary choices.Our communities are well-regarded for their comfortable elegance and for the individualized quality of life. But it’s our dedication to service, innovation, and respect that truly define The Balfour Way.At...
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Cost of independent living in Arapahoe County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Arapahoe County is $3,989 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lochbuie, CO with an average of $3,253 per month.

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

Arapahoe County, CO
$3,989/mo
$3,775/mo

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

Arapahoe County, CO
$3,989/mo
U.S. national average
$3,532/mo

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

$7,099/mo
Independent Living
$3,989/mo

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

Studio
$3,198/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,759/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$3,989/mo$3,830/mo$3,532/mo
Assisted Living$5,770/mo$6,528/mo$5,909/mo
Memory Care$7,099/mo$7,566/mo$7,121/mo
Independent Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$3,989/mo
Colorado:$3,830/mo
U.S.:$3,532/mo
Assisted Living
Arapahoe County, CO:$5,770/mo
Colorado:$6,528/mo
U.S.:$5,909/mo
Memory Care
Arapahoe County, CO:$7,099/mo
Colorado:$7,566/mo
U.S.:$7,121/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%
27.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
26.6%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.8%
9.9%
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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%
32.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.3%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
32.7%
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%
39.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
21.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
34.4%
29.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
52.9%
41.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52.2%
43.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.5%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.5%
34.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50.5%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
45%
41.3%
Dances
Dances
28.9%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
45.6%
35.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
48.4%
40.9%
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