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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ponderosa Park, CO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 360 independent living facilities in Ponderosa Park, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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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.
LIVE IT UP! This is your time to live life to the fullest at 1375 High Street-a one-of-a-kind active adult lifestyle community for those 55 and better. A unique 10-story, vertically integrated, active adult lifestyle retreat that is a seamless blend of sophistication and relaxing living. With...
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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: 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.
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.
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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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Argonaut Apartments is an affordable, independent living community for seniors 55 and over. The building, located in historic downtown Denver, was recently renovated. Utilities are paid, access to the building is controlled, and there is laundry on-site. There are retail shops and restaurants...
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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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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.
Drehmoor Apartments is a Section 8 senior housing community for seniors aged 55+ that is located in the city of Denver, CO. The neighborhood of the apartment community is mainly made up of low income people. Denver is the largest city in the state and you will find many amenities if you are able...
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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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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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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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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'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...
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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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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 Ponderosa Park, CO

The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa Park is $4,089 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $3,771 per month.

Independent living costs in Ponderosa Park, CO, vs. nearby cities

Ponderosa Park, CO
$4,089/mo
$4,973/mo
$3,956/mo

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

Ponderosa Park, CO
$4,089/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ponderosa Park, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,227/mo
Independent Living
$4,089/mo

Independent living costs in Ponderosa Park, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,205/mo
Studio
$5,358/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,591/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,474/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,720/mo

Senior living costs in Ponderosa Park 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: Ponderosa Park, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonderosa Park, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,089/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,042/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,227/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ponderosa Park, CO:$4,089/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ponderosa Park, CO:$5,042/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Ponderosa Park, CO:$5,227/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ponderosa Park, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ponderosa Park 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
Ponderosa Park, CO$3,428/mo$3,308/mo+3.6%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ponderosa Park, CO
2024 average cost:$3,428/mo
2023 average cost:$3,308/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
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 Ponderosa Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponderosa Park

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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Ponderosa Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa Park, 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 Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park 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
15.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
28.8%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.2%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponderosa Park, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.8%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.2%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa Park 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 Ponderosa Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.4%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.6%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.2%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
51.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.8%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.6%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.4%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
29.1%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.4%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Montage Ridge, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponderosa Park, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 360 independent living facilities near Ponderosa Park, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Ponderosa Park, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Brookdale Monument Valley Park. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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