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The staff has all been very friendly and helpful. They have been very kind to my mother. My mom was able to make a very easy adjustment to assisted living because she was able to take her own furniture and...
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.
Greeley Village is a thriving senior living community where our highly experienced and supportive staff make residents feel cared for and right at home. We have been serving the seniors of Northern Colorado since we opened our doors in December of 2019. Services are delivered with personal...
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I moved my elderly father (99) back to Colorado and he spent the last 6 months of his life at Rigden Farms. What a great place! The staff are welcoming and caring and show a heartfelt interest for their...
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.
Welcome to Rigden Farm, the premier senior living community in Fort Collins, Colorado. This is a warm and welcoming place where most of our residents spend more time together in our common areas rather than in their apartments. We offer the freedom and full lifestyle of independent living....
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5 for all...very nice place. The staff was very friendly, helpful, professional and the facility is very nice. Rooms are great, clean, roomy, bathrooms are very spacious. Overall a great place
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.
Parkwood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Hidden away within six acres of beautiful landscape, Parkwood Estates offers you a charming, small-town feel with all the amenities of a big city. Residents enjoy strolling around our property with friends...
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Staff is caring. Care is adequate for what my dad currently needs. The food sometimes seems like odd choices for elderly people who potentially have dentures and harder time chewing and swallowing but food...
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 Collinwood Assisted Living, we are there to help with a full complement of assisted living services. Collinwood Assisted Living has been serving Fort Collins and the surrounding communities with quality residential care for several years. Collinwood Assisted Living Community is a non-profit...
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A very nice, friendly community. My aunt is very social, and it is easy for her to find activities to get involved in, people to eat with, and friends to visit. The food is excellent (as good as a...
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.
MacKenzie Place has been designed and developed around a rather obvious, but commonly overlooked point: Retired folks like to have fun. Lots of fun. Which explains why our activities, travel, dining options, health & wellness programs, and social events are all more fun than you would ever expect...
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Photo of Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living
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The floor staff is always friendly. they do seem to turn over on a regular basis. the administrative staff has turned over multiple times since my parents have been there. we have mainly had communication...
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.
Live in a community where you never stop growing.Volunteering. Family. Hobbies. When you turned 70, did your passions fade? We didn’t think so. If anything, age strengthens those interests. But as you get older, you sometimes need a little help. Here at our assisted living community, you can...
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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.
New Dawn Memory Care - Ft. CollinsThe New Dawn Memory Care - Ft Collins is an assisted living community located in beautiful Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. This beautiful community is home to some of the best shopping and has a number of eateries that a senior can enjoy. For the lover of...
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.
Garden Square at Spring Creek is an assisted living community in Fort Collins, Colorado. This residence is conveniently located off Highway 25 and maintains a green landscape and tree lined streets that offer a secluded feel. Our accessible location makes it simple for family, friends, and guests...
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.
At Affinity at Fort Collins 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 $1,474, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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.
Oakbrook I ManorOakbrook I Manor is a senior housing ideal for 55 and older, and it is situated in a magnificent city of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado State. Our appealing community is located in an accommodating and exciting environment that is peaceful and friendly. This historical...
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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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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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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
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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.
Oakridge Crossing is a Brand New Active Senior Apartment Community for Seniors 62 and older, located in the Harmony Corridor of Fort Collins, Colorado. Now leasing for immediate move in.The surrounding neighborhood is a fully developed planned community with close proximity to grocery stores,...
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It was love at first sight the day [Name removed] gave us a long tour of the facility, the apartments and the list of amenities and services included in the rent. We have been here four months and truly...
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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, Independent Living, Home Care, Nursing Homes
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of independent living in Dover, CO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Dover 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
Dover, 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%
Dover, 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 Dover

Recent reviews for independent living in Dover

Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living

4.5
The pharmacy costs that weren't explained to us. The activities have been much less than what was explained to us. I have tried to help with activities but the people in that department are rarely in their office. You have a great staff and the facility is very nice.

Collinwood Assisted Living and Memory Care in Fort Collins, CO

4.5
We ended up changing facilities when we found out [name removed] needed to be in memory care and I regret it. I wish we would have stayed at collinwood, I thought it was great overall. The staff were genuinely warm and caring. There were a lot of long term staff there, which seems fairly rare in ...
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Rigden Farm Senior Living in Fort Collins, CO

4.8
A very family feel and friendly atmosphere. A place anyone would like to call home. Room sizes and options are great. The activities and dining could have better variety.

Dover independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Dover independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Dover, 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 Dover 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 Dover offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Dover, 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%
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Greeley Village, Rigden Farm Senior Living and Parkwood Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Dover, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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