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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Arapahoe County, CO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 264 independent living facilities in Arapahoe County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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I was at the end of my previous lease and was looking for a one bedroom apartment in the the Denver, Co. area. However, a one bedroom apartment was not financially feasible. Prior to moving to Denver I...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Summit offers beautiful, newly renovated apartments for people ages 62 and older. The studio and one-bedroom apartments offer floor-to-ceiling windows with various comfortable lay-outs. Centrally located in the Denver-Metro area, our community is situated one-mile from the heart of Lakewood’s...
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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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I would give then an A+ for the community's structure and format, specifically for assisted living. The community was up kept and clean. The staff are friendly people. I did try a meal and for the most part...
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: 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: 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, Senior Apartments
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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.
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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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, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shalom Cares is a senior housing community located in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of Arapaho County. Our community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and a peaceful, serene setting. Perfectly situated in the Denver Metro area, Shalom Cares is easily accessible for visiting friends and...
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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: 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.
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: 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: 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: 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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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...
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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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We have lived at The Village at Hampden Town Center for 6 years. We were so pleased to find a Senior Facility so close to shopping, light Rail and access to the major transportation arteries located nearby....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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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Great neighbors and great sense of community. Everyone helps each other. I love the bingo nights and all the activities and the manager [name removed] is a great manager. This is a wonderful place to call...
Provides: 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
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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: 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 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.

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Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
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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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

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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.
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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.
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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%
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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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