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Photo of Highland Trail
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9.4
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The administrative staff is really great. The restaurant service is... Less so. Food is not great, they ask for modifications but then you get what you get. Serving staff wasn't as interested in making it a...
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.
Highland Trail provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautiful grounds in a charming suburb of Broomfield, we're just minutes from shopping, healthcare, golfing, dining and wonderful local entertainment. Our all-inclusive month-to-month rent...
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Photo of The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living
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9.0
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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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1414 Floor plans available
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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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33 Floor plans available
8.0
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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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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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Most things are good. always difficult to stay hydrated in Colorado. Doesn't get as much exercise as I'd like. Could be a little more protein in the meals. Overall really good though. I would recommend 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.
Start a Vibrant Retirement: Assisted Living and Memory Care at Park Regency Thornton If you're looking for a tranquil but active assisted living or memory care community in the north Denver area, look no further. At Park Regency Thornton, a Bethesda Senior Living Community, experience inspired...
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22 Floor plans available
7.0
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Brookdale has been great to work with! The staff at Brookdale is super caring and very helpful with our needs. They communicate very well and keep me up to date on any changes to [name removed] health care...
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.
Experience Genuine CommunityTucked in the delightful city of Brighton, Colorado, the seniors who call this assisted living community home are a close-knit bunch. Whether you find them sharing secrets around the dinner table or strapping on their shoes to go out on the town, you’ll quickly...
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Staff were very nice to her. [name removed] was great. I would recommend them to others who are searching for care for their loved one.
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.
Waneka Park Assisted living Community is located in a quiet neighborhood, just steps away from Old Town Lafayette. We are also close to hospitals, medical practices, shopping centers and the RTD Bus Station. Waneka Park offers personal care plans specific to each individual's needs. We have 24...
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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.
Ashley Manor - Ft. LuptonAshley Manor is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Fort Lupton, Weld County, Colorado. The tranquil setting is situated between Fort Collins and Denver and is a great place to live. Fort Lupton offers visiting family members a break from...
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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: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Lafayette we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1517, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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.

Cost of independent living in Dacono, CO

The average cost of senior living in Dacono is $3,114 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erie, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

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

Dacono, CO
$3,114/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

$6,604/mo
Independent Living
$3,114/mo

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

Studio
$3,425/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,548/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,121/mo

Senior living costs in Dacono 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: Dacono, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeDacono, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,114/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,747/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$6,604/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Dacono, CO:$3,114/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Dacono, CO:$5,747/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Dacono, CO:$6,604/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Dacono, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dacono 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
Dacono, CO$3,288/mo$3,352/mo-1.9%
Colorado$3,465/mo$3,476/mo-0.3%
National$3,359/mo$3,271/mo+2.7%
Dacono, CO
2024 average cost:$3,288/mo
2023 average cost:$3,352/mo
Percent change:-1.9%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,465/mo
2023 average cost:$3,476/mo
Percent change:-0.3%
National
2024 average cost:$3,359/mo
2023 average cost:$3,271/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
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What families are saying about independent living in Dacono

Recent reviews for independent living in Dacono

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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Pinewood Lodge in Aurora, CO

5.0
Everyone at the Pinewood Lodge community is so nice, and it seems like a happy place. It is a very clean and seems that residents as well as visitors are very respectful and care for the facility

Dacono independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dacono independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dacono, 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 Dacono 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 Dacono partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dacono, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.6%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
23.2%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
20.8%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
29.5%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Dacono 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 Dacono communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dacono, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
33.2%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Dacono 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 Dacono offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dacono, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
37.8%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.7%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
32.6%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.3%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
41.9%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
37.5%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
39.4%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
32.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
39.5%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.1%
40.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Highland Trail, The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living and Bonaventure of Thornton are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dacono, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Dacono, Colorado. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Dacono, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Westland and Courtyard At Lakewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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