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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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Of course no place is perfect, but since manager [name removed] took over more about two years ago, she and her staff have been working hard to affect many improvements. They've been addressing both the...
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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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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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...
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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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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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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My mom is doing well at this community. She enjoys the food and they have good healthy food. The staff are very good and the head nurse is also great. She has had a few falls and the staff are quick to...
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.
Porter Place Retirement Residence offers independent living, assisted living and Memory Care. The community is located next to Porter Hospital in a tree-lined residential neighborhood in South Denver. Monthly apartment rent includes 3 delicious meals daily prepared by our Chef. Should you ever...
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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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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've been at Eaton for 17 months. I recommend Eaton to all who seek an active life while aging. I love the many opportunities to socialize. I feel we here at Eaton are given the best place to age that could...
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.
Eaton Terrace Residences opened in 1980 to provide a congregate (meal program and scheduled transportation included), rental subsidy program to adults 62 and over.  Located near Lakewood's Belmar Town Center, this community offers 161 one-bedroom apartments with beautiful downtown 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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The staff at Clermont Park is very friendly and helpful-willing to address any concerns or issues. The housekeeping seems to be fine. I have not tried the meals, but there is a good variety and several...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
When it comes to quality senior living and trusted care, Christian Living Communities has a proven history of providing services you can count on. At Clermont Park, we continue that tradition with exceptional surroundings and dependable, compassionate care. Clermont Park is a complete community...
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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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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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Both my mother who is almost 98 and my sister who has memory problems are both at Eastern Star. We love the caretakers, the food is good, the facility is lovely and they have many activities and events in...
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.
Eastern Star Masonic Retirement CampusEastern Star Masonic Retirement Campus is a memory care and assisted living community available in Denver, County of Denver, Colorado. This campus is situated on 19 acres of picturesque landscape in beautiful southeast Denver, conveniently located near city...
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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.
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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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 Platte Springs, CO

The average cost of senior living in Platte Springs is $4,082 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $2,349 per month.

Independent living costs in Platte Springs, CO, vs. nearby cities

Platte Springs, CO
$4,082/mo

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

Platte Springs, CO
$4,082/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Platte Springs, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,066/mo
Independent Living
$4,082/mo

Independent living costs in Platte Springs, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,085/mo
Studio
$5,196/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,411/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,138/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,380/mo

Senior living costs in Platte Springs 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: Platte Springs, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typePlatte Springs, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,082/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,979/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,066/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Platte Springs, CO:$4,082/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Platte Springs, CO:$4,979/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Platte Springs, CO:$5,066/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Platte Springs, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Platte Springs 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Platte Springs, CO$3,374/mo$3,241/mo+4.1%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Platte Springs, CO
2024 average cost:$3,374/mo
2023 average cost:$3,241/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
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 Platte Springs

Recent reviews for independent living in Platte Springs

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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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!

Lynwood Senior Apartments in Denver, CO

5.0
All 5 stars! The manager, [name removed] has been great!

Platte Springs independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Platte Springs independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Platte Springs, 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 Platte Springs 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 Platte Springs 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
17.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
35.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
33%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
40.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Platte Springs 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 Platte Springs communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Platte Springs, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
38.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
41.1%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Platte Springs 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 Platte Springs offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.8%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
48.1%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
57.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
42.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.3%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
48.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
47.6%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.9%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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