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Photo of Inn at Greenwood Village
1515 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
8.9
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I have lived at The Inn at Greenwood Village for 8 months and have loved every minute! The support I received from the very beginning has been amazing! I have met so many people that I now consider my...
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.
Located in Greenwood Village, this intimate community features 67 apartment homes available for month to month rental to adults 55 and better. A community fee of $2500 is the only initial investment. Studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments are generously sized ranging from 500 to 1,324 square...
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Even though the facility is about 18 years old, it still appears in almost new condition. Maintenance and housekeeping are excellent inside and outside the buildings. They have an ambassador program where...
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.
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
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My 92 year old mom is very happy at MorningStar Observatory Park. She says it’s like living in a luxury hotel. The building is beautiful inside and out. The amenities are top-notch. The staff is very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
MorningStar at Observatory Park is located in Denver's historic DU neighborhood. Our five-story community is blocks away from the University of Denver's 125-acre campus with its Newman Center for the Performing Arts. MorningStar's central location allows easy access to I-25 and Colorado and...
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8.9
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I cannot say enough about how wonderful Turner House was. My mom lived there for almost 4 years. Not only did they make her feel like family from the very beginning but they also made me feel like family....
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.
New Day Cottages offers Assisted Living in a Warm, Welcoming Environment, Designed to Provide our Elders with the Comforts of Home. We provide intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual support in a family atmosphere while assuring the comfort and safety of our elders. Our Services:...
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My father was here for four years and he was well taken care of. Staff is willing to help with any situation and friendly. They go above and beyond. The food is delicious and they have many activities to...
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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Photo of The Carillon at Belleview Station
1818 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.8
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Friendly staff, beautiful facility, decent food, nice bistro area with entertainment. Only negative feedback would be lack of follow up from clinical director regarding hygiene concerns..
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.
The Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
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5 across the board. Father in law loves the facility. Says it is better value then the 2 previous places he stayed at. Absolutely loves living at the Inn at Garden Plaza. A resounding YES, we would recommend...
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.
The Inn at Garden Plaza is dedicated to helping seniors live active, vibrant lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Setting the standard for independent living, The Inn at Garden Plaza offers a homelike environment with the charm of resort-style living. Friendly associates take care of tedious...
Photo of Lakewood Reserve
2020 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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After two months with my father at Lakewood Reserve, I've been pleasantly surprised with his transition and acceptance to what has been an incredible lifestyle change. Whether it his him realizing his...
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.
Lakewood ReserveLakewood Reserve is a predominate and reputable community located in the heart of Lakewood, Colorado and among the popular Belmar neighborhood. Lakewood provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services with a personal touch. We’re a family operated community...
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1414 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
8.7
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112 reviews
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Everyone was great. The biggest thing we found a problem with is differences in documentation. Someone would tell us one thing, a brochure would say another, and then the actual document that was signed...
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.
With fewer chores, you can have more adventures. So what are you waiting for?Set against the dramatic backdrop of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four levels of care on one campus, including independent living,...
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Photo of The Gallery at Broomfield
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They have a new director and a new health & wellness director. So as of 2 months ago I can say 4. Before that not so much. New community director and new health & wellness director are fabulous. We were not...
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.
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Photo of Holiday Quincy Place
1515 Photos available
8.7
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92 reviews
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What we like the most about the community is the staff, the friendliness, it is spacious open affordable rooms. The cleanliness and the management is accommodating and quickly helps when we've asked
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.
Quincy Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in a quiet corner of Denver, you'll love our elegant facilities, friendly staff and convenient location. We're close to shopping, healthcare, dining and all the amenities of the...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Colorado Springs
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1919 Floor plans available
8.7
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Bonaventure was the right fit, location and the level of care required for our family member. Food is ok, but could use a boost in flavor, generally pretty bland. Facilities are maintained well. Management...
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community? Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we call Retirement Perfected™Bonaventure provides the highest level of service and value you'll find anywhere. Our...
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Photo of Northglenn Heights
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8.7
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What we like the most about the community is the food was excellent. The physical therapist was very caring. And it was a great value.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Set amidst Colorado's majestic mountains and ten miles north of Denver, Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle that meets your unique needs. With proximity to an extensive Greenway trails and parks system, Webster Lake and the acclaimed Butterfly Pavilion,...
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This is a great start to find a place for a family member who needs cares for a positive quality of life. My sister loves Sprinbrock. They helped her adjust to the transfer from her condo to assisted living...
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.
Live on your terms at Denver's oasis in the city! Springbrooke Senior Living has more than a decade of experience helping those 62 or better thrive in a supportive, safe, stimulating and oh-so-comfortable environment. Conveniently located in Central Denver, Springbrooke brings you high quality...
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Photo of Brookdale Arvada
1414 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.7
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[name removed], business person was our 1st encounter. She knew right away my mother wasn't ready for memory care. she showed us assisted living apts. mom has been there almost 2 months and has been very...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
The Care You DeserveTucked within the beautiful town of Arvada, Colorado, our assisted living and memory care community offers you the opportunity to embrace the lifestyle you’ve always wanted. Whether that means giving you the tools you need to get your health back on track, offering a slew of...
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Photo of Sunrise of Westminster
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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The place was clean and staff were attentive. My mom enjoyed it more than she ever expected until four of the residents she played games either died in a short time so she list her will to live. I believe...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Just east of Highway 36 and minutes from Boulder to the north and Metro Denver to the south, Sunrise of Westminster overlooks the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west, affording spectacular views of the sunset. Our one-story cottage-style community enables all our residents, especially those...
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Photo of Balfour at Littleton
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44 Floor plans available
8.6
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My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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Getting back from rehab took forever and they always sent you out! It didn't feel like they cared! A couple of the caregivers were amazing!
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.
Located just minutes from Westminster Center Park with convenient access to the Denver-Boulder Turnpike, Atria Westminster is a vibrant community designed to help older people enjoy the benefits of an active lifestyle – and experience greater well-being.This inviting residence offers a selection...
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Photo of HighPointe Assisted Living and Memory Care
1111 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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My mother was there a short time and then she passed. Overall good experience but as you would expect took a bit to get everything dialed in. Nursing staff was a little disorganized. Once we had outside...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 94 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
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Photo of Residences at University Hills, Senior Residences for those 55+
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I picked Residences at University Hills for it's location, non-smoking and pet friendly policy .Also, for it's affordability, at the time. When a new owner bought the building , everything changed. They...
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.
Greetings! Thank you so much for your interest in our community! One person in the household has to be 62 years of age and some of our apartments are income restricted. Our property is brand new and just opened April 2, 2014, we are an Independent community with 101 new and modern apartments....
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, my mom gets great care with nice people, university health physicians are right in the building as a clinic, it's just an overall good...
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.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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3232 Photos available
77 Floor plans available
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Things that stick out about sunrise. It is open and cheery. The residents look happy and cared for. It is clean. The staff is cheerful and friendly. I love the care my friend gets from the nurses when she...
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.
Sunrise at FlatIrons is a resort-style Sunrise Senior Living community located at 400 Summit Blvd in Broomfield, Colorado. Situated between the upscale Flatirons Crossing Mall and the Omni Interlocken Golf Course, Sunrise at FlatIrons offers a lifestyle free from the worries of home maintenance,...
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1717 Floor plans available
8.4
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Some staff get a 5 like [name removed] and [name removed], but others especially the night staff, might get a 3, just because they were not as dedicated to my mom. I think over all as difficult as it was to...
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.
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
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1212 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.4
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24 reviews
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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8.4
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68 reviews
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Facilities are very good, about 90% of the staff are great, food is okay, activities are good. Very fair regarding billing. I struggled most with getting the meds situated, my mom took a lot of meds, and I...
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.
Welcome to Cadence LakewoodDiscover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious studio or...
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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.

Ponderosa Park, COCO stateNational

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
Column percentChange: Percent change
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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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.
Ponderosa Park, CONational
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.
Ponderosa Park, CONational
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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