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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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Care services were not applicable. This is independent living within a senior apartment complex.
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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.
Tamarac Apartments is a 55+ Community built in 2003. This Beautiful building is located in Colorado Springs near shopping centers. The staff provide daily planned activities. Come enjoy wonderful neighbors. This community is pet friendly too.
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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: 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.
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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...
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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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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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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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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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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.
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.
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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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, 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.
Holly Creek is a full-service continuing care retirement community located in Centennial.  We offer cottage and apartment homes on our 17-acre property.  Our flexible program provides lifestyle services for our residents including diverse activities, a unique meal program and extensive...
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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.
Southview Place Apartments is a community that feels like home. Lush landscaping featuring brick patios at the outside pool, well lit parking area and circle drive, guest parking and covered entryways, and a staff that constantly updates and maintians the complex...all contribute to the fact that...
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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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.
The Center is an attractive, residential building that offers 111 assisted living apartments; four designated for couples.  The entire Center provides a smoke free environment.  The rent includes a private, unfurnished, studio apartment, all utilities except phone and cable,...
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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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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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We have lived at The Village at Hampden Town Center for 6 years. We were so pleased to find a Senior Facility so close to shopping, light Rail and access to the major transportation arteries located nearby....
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.
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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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residing at 3425 Sherman for 8YRS. I most appreciate their services: CLEAN; hallway carpets are vacumned weekly hallways & social common areas are well-lighted LAUNDRY...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Palmer Lake, CO

The average cost of senior living in Palmer Lake is $3,804 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Monument, CO with an average of $3,804 per month.

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

Palmer Lake, CO
$3,804/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, vs. other senior living options

$7,159/mo
Independent Living
$3,804/mo

Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,039/mo
Studio
$2,996/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,017/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,467/mo

Senior living costs in Palmer Lake 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: Palmer Lake, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typePalmer Lake, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,804/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$5,824/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$7,159/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$3,804/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Palmer Lake, CO:$5,824/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Palmer Lake, CO:$7,159/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Palmer Lake, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Palmer Lake 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
Palmer Lake, CO$3,632/mo$3,628/mo+0.1%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Palmer Lake, CO
2024 average cost:$3,632/mo
2023 average cost:$3,628/mo
Percent change:+0.1%
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 Palmer Lake

Recent reviews for independent living in Palmer Lake

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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The Bridge at Colorado Springs

4.9
bingo, movie nights, seem to like it. Right now they have a special where the price is locked no matter what is needed and we got that promotion. I have refereed two of my clients that needed some help with their parents. Feels homey!

Palmer Lake independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Palmer Lake independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Palmer Lake, 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 Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.8%
18.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
32.9%
30.5%
No sugar
No sugar
31.6%
27.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.2%
29.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.5%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
52%
38.3%
Room service
Room service
47%
32.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Palmer Lake 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 Palmer Lake offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Palmer Lake, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
52.4%
39.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
39.2%
25.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
40.8%
29.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
57.6%
41.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.1%
43.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60.4%
47.4%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
58%
37.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.4%
34.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.2%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
59.1%
41.6%
Live performances
Live performances
55.9%
41.2%
Dances
Dances
46.4%
29.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
59.2%
35.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Jackson Creek Senior Living, V-Esprit and Sky Pointe Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Palmer Lake, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 276 independent living facilities near Palmer Lake, Colorado. See the full list.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Palmer Lake, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Revel Province. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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