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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 63 independent living facilities in Cottonwood, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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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Both my mother who is almost 98 and my sister who has memory problems are both at Eastern Star. We love the caretakers, the food is good, the facility is lovely and they have many activities and events in...
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.
Eastern Star Masonic Retirement CampusEastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus is a memory care and assisted living community available in Denver, County of Denver, Colorado. This campus is situated on 19 acres of picturesque landscape in beautiful southeast Denver, conveniently located near city...
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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
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Cottonwood, CO

The average cost of senior living in Cottonwood is $3,896 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lone Tree, CO with an average of $3,884 per month.

Independent living costs in Cottonwood, CO, vs. nearby cities

Cottonwood, CO
$3,896/mo
$4,055/mo
$4,025/mo

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

Cottonwood, CO
$3,896/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

Independent living costs in Cottonwood, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,099/mo
Independent Living
$3,896/mo

Independent living costs in Cottonwood, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,997/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,398/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,822/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,833/mo

Senior living costs in Cottonwood 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: Cottonwood, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCottonwood, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,896/mo$4,170/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$4,932/mo$5,047/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,099/mo$5,141/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Cottonwood, CO:$3,896/mo
Colorado:$4,170/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Cottonwood, CO:$4,932/mo
Colorado:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Cottonwood, CO:$5,099/mo
Colorado:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,803/mo
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Independent living costs in Cottonwood, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Cottonwood have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Cottonwood, CO$3,346/mo$3,310/mo+1.1%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Cottonwood, CO
2024 average cost:$3,346/mo
2023 average cost:$3,310/mo
Percent change:+1.1%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Cottonwood

Recent reviews for independent living in Cottonwood

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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Cadence Aurora

3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Cottonwood independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Cottonwood independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Cottonwood, 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 Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
24.5%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
43.4%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
37.7%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
58.5%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.2%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Cottonwood, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.7%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
54.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
30.2%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Cottonwood 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 Cottonwood offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
58.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
43.4%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.4%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
62.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
69.8%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
60.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
49.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
54.7%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
60.4%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
60.4%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
39.6%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
47.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
56.6%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, Brookdale Lowry and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Cottonwood, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 63 independent living facilities near Cottonwood, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Cottonwood, 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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