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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Gunnison County, CO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Gunnison County 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 Gunnison County. 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 9 independent living facilities in Gunnison County, 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 Gunnison, Crested Butte and Spencer.
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8.0
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My grandmother loved living at the homestead. The staff are very caring and very professional I always knew my grandmother was safe and taken care of. I would highly recommend the homestead. She loved the...
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.
At The Homestead at Montrose, we’re a welcoming independent and assisted living community where your needs are anticipated and accommodated – a comfortable, cheerful place you’ll be happy to call home.Delightful, flowering gardens and peaceful mountain views are the setting for Montrose assisted...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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20 reviews
I selected Montage because I was very impressed with it and it certainly met my expectations. Because of a long-running a family dispute about her care, I was not able to have her cared for at Montage until...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsIf you want to live somewhere that provides you with all the comforts of home and the perks and conveniences of a destination resort, look no further. Because we provide independent and assisted living as well as memory care, we’re known as a continuing care retirement...
8.5
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2 reviews
We recently moved my father in law into spring creek and could not be happier! The facility and grounds are incredibly clean and well kept, and offer a sense of calmness. The homemade meals are wonderful....
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.
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.
Creek Vista Senior Apartments is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for independent living at a cost that is affordable to seniors. Low cost for high living. Located at the base of Lamborn Mountain in Paonia, Colorado, Creek Vista offers the best of home town friendliness with...
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.
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
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Cost of independent living in Gunnison County, CO
The average cost of senior living in Gunnison County is $3,350 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Gunnison, CO with an average of $706 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gunnison County, CO vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gunnison County, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gunnison County vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Gunnison County, CO by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Gunnison County
Recent reviews for independent living in Gunnison County
Spring Creek Chalet in Montrose, CO
4.4
Spring Creek Chateau sits on 15 plus acres with lovely landscaping, outdoor patios, large pond and wildlife seeking refuge from the city.
Each apt has patio doors with their own access to the grounds. Three home cooked meals daily and a friendly, helpful staff. The Chateau is Independent ...
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The Homestead at Montrose
4.5
My mother in law enjoyed her respite stay at this community. The staff are pretty awesome. They are patient and worked well with her. She is able to have her hair done and they offer daily activities. The community is very nice and clean. The food is amazing. I would recommend this community.
Montage Creek in Montrose, CO
5.0
I selected Montage because I was very impressed with it and it certainly met my expectations.
Because of a long-running a family dispute about her care, I was not able to have her cared for at Montage until 3 days before she died.
The staff were all extremely kind and gave her excellent care ...
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Gunnison County independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gunnison County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gunnison County, 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 Gunnison County 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 Gunnison County 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
12.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
12.5%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
12.5%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
25%
32.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Gunnison County 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 Gunnison County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
25%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
25%
36.1%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gunnison County 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 Gunnison County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
25%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
12.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
25%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
12.5%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
25%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
25%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
25%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
12.5%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
25%
46.1%
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Spring Creek Chalet, The Homestead at Montrose and Montage Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gunnison County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 9 independent living facilities near Gunnison County, Colorado. See the full list.
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