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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.
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: 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.
we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog park, workout facilities,...
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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.
Sable Ridge Residences is a beautiful new senior residence at I-70 and Chambers. We are near to shopping, restaurants and bus service. Apartments have 9 ft ceilings with beautiful large windows, central air-conditioning, private balconies, storage, dishwashers, wood cabinetry and washer/dryer...
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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: 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.
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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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.
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
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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: 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.
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.
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: 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: 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, 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.
Shalom Cares is a senior housing community located in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of Arapaho County. Our community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and a peaceful, serene setting. Perfectly situated in the Denver Metro area, Shalom Cares is easily accessible for visiting friends and...
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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
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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.
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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Great neighbors and great sense of community. Everyone helps each other. I love the bingo nights and all the activities and the manager [name removed] is a great manager. This is a wonderful place to call...
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: 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: 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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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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I would give then an A+ for the community's structure and format, specifically for assisted living. The community was up kept and clean. The staff are friendly people. I did try a meal and for the most part...
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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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clyburn at Stapleton Clyburn at Stapleton is a senior housing community located in spectacular Denver, CO. In Denver, we wake up to breath-taking Rocky Mountain views every morning. Better yet, this mountain hideaway gets 300 days of sunshine. Colorado's state capital also boasts a thriving arts...

Cost of independent living in Leader, CO

The average cost of senior living in Leader is $4,026 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Keenesburg, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

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

Leader, CO
$4,026/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

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

Independent Living
$4,026/mo

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

Studio
$3,694/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,421/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,956/mo

Senior living costs in Leader 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: Leader, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeLeader, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,026/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$6,395/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Careunavailable$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Leader, CO:$4,026/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Leader, CO:$6,395/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Leader, CO:unavailable
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Leader, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Leader 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Leader, CO$3,482/mo$3,572/mo-2.5%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Leader, CO
2024 average cost:$3,482/mo
2023 average cost:$3,572/mo
Percent change:-2.5%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Leader

Recent reviews for independent living in Leader

St. Andrew's Village in Aurora, CO

4.8
My mom is happy there. They have lot to offer. There are good, friendly staff there. They promote and encourage getting to know other residents, which my mom likes. And the apartments are really nice as well.

The Villas at Sunny Acres in Thornton, CO

5.0
Its excellent here! Thank god I found the Villas at Sunny Acres. I was so glad everyone was here to help! Thank you so much!

Brookdale Brighton

4.5
What I like about this place is it is small enough that my dad gets one on one help and he knows his nurses. He likes the food, and has made friends. The staff know him by his first name and have good attitude.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Friendly and welcoming staff. Many reviews mention the warm and friendly atmosphere at the communities and the kindness and helpfulness of the staff towards residents and their families. For example, at Springbrooke Senior Living, everyone is described as being 'very nice and they try their best'. At Five Star Residences ...
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Thoughtfully designed activities. Residents enjoy a range of activities at the communities, helping them stay engaged and active. At The Courtyards at Mountain View, several activities are mentioned, including bingo, dinner socials, history presentations, and dancing. At Bonaventure of Thornton, residents praise the variety ...
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Comfortable and spacious living spaces. Reviews consistently mention the cleanliness and comfort of the living spaces at the communities. At Brookdale Tamarac Square, residents describe their apartments as being 'beautiful' and 'spacious'. At Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, the apartments are praised for being 'modern, clean ...
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Affordable cost and value for money. Several reviews mention the affordability of the communities and the good value for money they offer. At Brookdale University Park, the apartment is described as being 'perfect for a single person' and the amenities as being 'right about the same as other senior places I visited'. At Greeley ...
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Considerate and accommodating staff. Many reviews mention the compassionate and considerate nature of the staff towards residents and their families. At Brookdale Tamarac Square, the staff are 'extremely helpful and efficient'. At Cherry Creek Retirement Village, the staff are praised for their 'friendly and helpful' attitude a ...
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Convenient location and transportation. Several reviews mention the convenient location of the communities, with easy access to shopping, restaurants, and medical facilities. At Bonaventure of Thornton, the facility is described as being in a 'great location for walking to shopping and restaurants'. At Holiday Quincy Place, the bu ...
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Leader independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Leader independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Leader, 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 Leader 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 Leader partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Leader, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.3%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.3%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.9%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
14.1%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Leader 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 Leader communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Leader, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
47.1%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.4%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
40%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.1%
15.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Leader 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 Leader offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Leader, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50.3%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.9%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.2%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.3%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
56.9%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
49.3%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
47.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.1%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
52.2%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
38.1%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
53.1%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50.2%
40.8%
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V-Esprit, Brookdale Lowry and Greeley Place are the top-rated independent living facilities near Leader, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 105 independent living facilities near Leader, Colorado. See the full list.
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The best independent living facility near you in Leader, Colorado is Greeley Place. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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