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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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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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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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Imagine a community that actually helps seniors rejuvenate their minds, bodies, and lives. Could you see yourself living there? Are you ready to start another wonderful chapter of your life? Come to the Avenues Crofton Park and see what the best version of your story looks like. You have the...
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San Marino was exceptional in taking for our mother and also our family. If you are looking for a residence for your loved one, the care and commitment San Marino makes to its residents is wonderful. Our...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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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.
The Homestead at Lakewood is just what you would imagine - a homestead made up of an assisted living "hacienda" and a cluster of red tile-roofed independent cottages with people that enjoy a comfortable, more relaxed style of living. The southwestern-style architecture accents the 4 1/2 acres of...
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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: 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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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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The activities are mostly geared toward females. The only thing I would like, is to be better connected to public transportation. It's a safe and quiet location, but it can be difficult to get to shopping...
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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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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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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
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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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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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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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Our son lives in Harmony. He is almost 40 and has lived here close to ten years. His apartment is lovely with a nice view on the third floor. His room has a new carpet and linoleum floor in the [removed] ...
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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.
Marycrest Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in the beautiful town of Denver, Colorado. Marycrest is a legacy of the Sisters of St. Francis, providing care and support in a quiet, home-like environment. At Marycrest, we are committed to providing the loving support and...
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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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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.
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I moved my parent into Lakeview Commons. The staff here is very helpful, and provides the care that is needed. They provide updates to how she is doing, and also whether she needs anything or not. The other...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Elkdale, CO

The average cost of senior living in Elkdale is $4,462 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Floyd Hill, CO with an average of $4,066 per month.

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

Elkdale, CO
$4,462/mo
$4,817/mo
$4,151/mo

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

Elkdale, CO
$4,462/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,369/mo
Independent Living
$4,462/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,464/mo
Studio
$5,722/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,073/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,305/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$7,395/mo

Senior living costs in Elkdale 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: Elkdale, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeElkdale, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,462/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,197/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,369/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Elkdale, CO:$4,462/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Elkdale, CO:$5,197/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Elkdale, CO:$5,369/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Elkdale, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Elkdale 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Elkdale, CO$3,049/mo$3,220/mo-5.3%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Elkdale, CO
2024 average cost:$3,049/mo
2023 average cost:$3,220/mo
Percent change:-5.3%
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2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Elkdale

Recent reviews for independent living in Elkdale

Westhaven Apartment Homes in Lakewood, CO

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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

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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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Brookdale North Loveland

4.6
I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring. The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.

Elkdale independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elkdale independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elkdale, 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 Elkdale 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 Elkdale 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
14.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.1%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.4%
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Availability of select dining options in Elkdale 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 Elkdale communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
41.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
39.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elkdale 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 Elkdale offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
45.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28.9%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
46.7%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.9%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.9%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
37%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
37.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Montage Ridge, Brookdale Meridian Westland and Brookdale Meridian Arvada are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elkdale, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 152 independent living facilities near Elkdale, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Elkdale, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Holiday Sugar Valley Estates and Courtyard At Lakewood. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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