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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buffalo Creek, CO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Buffalo Creek area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Buffalo Creek. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 15 independent living facilities in Buffalo Creek, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Mar Lee, College View - South Platte and Harvey Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Littleton, Castle Rock and Lakewood.
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9.0
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24 reviews
We had an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly kind and patient with us, our situation and our father.We picked the place because it was not overly big, location was good (there were closer...
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 Gardens at Columbine is a unique, locally owned and managed assisted living community located in the southwest metropolitan area of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. The Gardens offers residents and families not only a beautiful community it offers exceptional experience in senior care directed...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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32 reviews
Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
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.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.5
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20 reviews
My mother stayed here and she received excellent care from all the staff. she enjoyed being there. The nursing staff was very attentive and would answer when ever she used the call button. I highly recommend...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.0
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11 reviews
The community is lovely and my 92 year old mother is settling in. She commented that there are not a lot of planned activities and the bus system runs on a limited basis. The people are friendly and the...
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.
Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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6.8
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8 reviews
Balfour Littleton went above and beyond in caring for my friend during his battle with ALS. Their unwavering kindness and genuine care made a difficult journey a little easier to bear. They not only provided...
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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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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We chose Solange at South Forrest because of the convenient location. We did not have any issues with communication from staff. Everyone here was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them.
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.
8.5
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4 reviews
Concordia on the Lake is such a wonderful place to live. The staff is helpful, friendly and caring. There are lots of fun activities. The other tenants are very welcoming and kind. I am so happy I chose to...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Concordia is an independent living facility that offers fully equipped apartments, but no medical or dining services. We do allow one pet per apartment under 35 lbs. and we are a totally non-smoking community. We have a great activity program that happens both on and off the...
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Buffalo Creek, CO
The average cost of senior living in Buffalo Creek is $4,402 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Pines North, CO with an average of $3,845 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buffalo Creek, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Buffalo Creek
Recent reviews for independent living in Buffalo Creek
Sky Pointe Retirement Resort in Littleton, CO
4.9
Staff are all friendly, inviting and helpful during this transition. Wonderful facility, many activities to enjoy! Love how the entry is decorated for all of the holidays. Rooms are very updated and functional. Truly a home.
Lakewood Reserve
5.0
Lakewood Reserve has a homey feel to it, with good management now that the executive director was replaced. Executive Director, [name removed] is empathetic and responsive when issues arise. We would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Brookdale Littleton
4.5
I would recommend this facility. The only things I would comment on are; 1) l think they were a little under staffed, especially on weekends; and 2) they need to figure out a better system to handle laundry (my mom's laundry was lost). Overall, my experience at Brookdale Littleton was pretty ...
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Buffalo Creek independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buffalo Creek independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buffalo Creek, 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 Buffalo Creek 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 Buffalo Creek partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.4%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
46.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
38.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
61.5%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.7%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Buffalo Creek 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 Buffalo Creek communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.8%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.5%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
38.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.8%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buffalo Creek 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 Buffalo Creek offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Buffalo Creek, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
46.2%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
38.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.8%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.2%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
76.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
30.8%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
38.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.5%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.2%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
46.2%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.5%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Legacy Village of Castle Pines, Lakeview Senior Living and Sunrise of Orchard are the top-rated independent living facilities near Buffalo Creek, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 15 independent living facilities near Buffalo Creek, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Buffalo Creek, Colorado is Brookdale Meridian Englewood. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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