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Photo of Hyland Hills
1313 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.4
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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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8.4
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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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Golden Lodge Assisted Living is very accommodating in creating a program based on individual needs. We used them for respite care for my husband.
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is the newest senior living community located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle,...
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88 Photos available
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8.3
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The Clare Bridge Program Ccordinator/Activities Director is amazing! She conducts many activities for the memory care patients and truly cares how each resident feels. The staff are wonderful people and...
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.
Time to Enjoy the Good LifeImagine waking up in a place that gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be independent. When you move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have every opportunity to do just that. Because we handle all the household chores like cooking,...
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They have been taking real good care of dad and mom. Dad has been enjoying the meals very much. The staff and hospice have been taking real good care of mom. Experienced and friendly staff who has cared for...
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.
Located just minutes from a lovely country club and golf course, Sunrise at Pinehurst is five minutes from a shopping center in a nice, residential setting.  We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homey. Step into...
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Activities, vibrant common areas, friendly staff, clean, residents enjoy the food - right sized servings, in-house medical. I would recommend to others.
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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They are in memory care. Staff is fabulous, food is good. My only complaint is communication could improve and the director of the whole building is not good. Department heads are great. My parents are happy...
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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The caregivers are amazing and truly care about the residents. They provide a nice array of activities to choose from. The administrative staff is challenged with communication and the business office has...
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 premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
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The apartments are roomy, the staff is very attentive and understanding of my mothers needs. She's in hospice now and quite hard to deal with. The common areas are nice and they have plenty of activities....
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 Modena Cherry Creek
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
8.0
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I’d give 4+ stars if possible. Overall, it seems like my mom’s happy. I used to oversee a senior apt. Complex. The state regulations are pretty detailed and I get the impression that the facility follows...
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 Rosemark at Mayfair Park
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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.
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The seniors moving in need to understand this place was designed with a priority for the IDD community. They are here to Shepherd in a sense. I call us shepherding seniors. Not all the seniors here...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Brookdale Meridian Lakewood
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55 Floor plans available
8.0
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The place is overall clean and my parents like the facility and their apartment. The issues have been a light odor in hallway, maintenance issues take too long and we have had to follow up multiple times due...
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.
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? We’ll take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do.  Here at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with both independent living and skilled nursing, if you or your spouse need more care later,...
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It has been fantastic! We would absolutely recommend this community if interested in independent living. I didn't view assisted and memory care areas.
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 Mountain Vista Retirement Community
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They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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It was the next best thing than being at their own home. It wasn't perfect like being at home but the entire staff no matter what their position was truly cared for the residents and were extremely caring...
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 Gardens on Quail is under new management as of April 1, 2021! The Gardens on Quail Retirement Community specializes in Assisted Living and Memory Care. The Gardens on Quail is an upscale, custom designed community where our residents can live their lives to their highest potential while being...
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My mom was very hesitant about moving into an assisted living home and refused to eat in the dining room with strangers! They told her if she felt uncomfortable , meals would be delivered to her room. When...
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.
If you are looking for a unique blend of housing, personal care with independence, and dignity, Crossroads Assisted Living may be the answer.At Crossroads, we take the worry out of senior living. Crossroads communities serve the needs of many seniors by providing an environment that is safe,...
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88 Photos available
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8.0
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Brookdale has been great to work with! The staff at Brookdale is super caring and very helpful with our needs. They communicate very well and keep me up to date on any changes to [name removed] health care...
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.
Experience Genuine CommunityTucked in the delightful city of Brighton, Colorado, the seniors who call this assisted living community home are a close-knit bunch. Whether you find them sharing secrets around the dinner table or strapping on their shoes to go out on the town, you’ll quickly...
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I was unable to rate these answers on my phone. However I would give a 4 or 5 to all of them. Inglenook has a caring staff, comfortable apartments, pretty good food, beautiful grounds and many activities 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.
Welcome to Inglenook at Brighton! One of the most important influences on your overall health and happiness is your living environment. Inglenook at Brighton is a retirement community where you can enjoy an independent, yet secure lifestyle, pursuing new interests and expanding your circle of...
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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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66 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
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Overall this is a very nice community - clean, spacious, attractive, with a beautiful dining room, attractive private or shared rooms, and staff that really seem to care about your loved ones' health and...
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.
Broadmoor Court's bright, airy community welcomes residents to a lifestyle that supports their independence and their family's peace of mind. Nestled in an established neighborhood with easy access to south Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Broadmoor, resident families love our convenient...
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What we like the most about the community is the caring staff for both of my in-laws. Three good meals / day. Variety of activities inside and /or outside the building. On-site medical care via Bloom...
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.
Our team stands out by having a continued personal and emotional investment in our community, residents and staff.' Offering breathtaking mountain vistas and panoramic views of the city of Denver, The Meridian is conveniently located adjacent to Swedish Medical Center, off Hamden Avenue and...
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I would recommend to others and I have already. We were attracted to them because of the professionalism of the staff, smaller than others I saw ( I liked one floor), a warm feeling, the décor, clean, and...
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.
Bethesda Gardens Monument was designed with service in mind. As part of a faith-based nonprofit organization with nearly 60 years of experience in senior care, we’ve channeled all that we’ve learned into meeting the senior living needs of the Tri-Lakes region — including Palmer Lake, Monument and...
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The staff is great! They all know my dad and are very kind to him. His room and other areas are clean. They always have some kind of activity going on. My biggest complaint would be the food. Not the best...
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.
Bear Creek Senior Living is an exceptional senior care community located in the vibrant and growing city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our community is ideally located in a quiet area of the city boasting a view of Cheyenne Mountain, just a short distance from Red Rock Canyon Park and with...
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We moved my father here from independent living when he needed assisted-living. He was there for three months (before passing) and they were great! They were awesome at getting to know him, helping him as...
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.
Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – Join Our CommunityDedicated to making your retirement years carefree, MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wheat Ridge provides seniors with the finest assisted living Wheat Ridge has to offer. Offering a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community, our...
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Cost of independent living in Ponderosa Park, CO

The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa Park is $4,085 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
$4,085/mo
$4,982/mo
$3,949/mo

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

Ponderosa Park, CO
$4,085/mo
U.S. national average
$4,024/mo

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

$5,233/mo
Independent Living
$4,085/mo

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

Semi-Private
$3,050/mo
Studio
$3,436/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,171/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,556/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,321/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$4,085/mo$4,170/mo$4,024/mo
Assisted Living$5,045/mo$5,047/mo$4,565/mo
Memory Care$5,233/mo$5,141/mo$4,803/mo
Independent Living
Ponderosa Park, CO:$4,085/mo
Colorado:$4,170/mo
U.S.:$4,024/mo
Assisted Living
Ponderosa Park, CO:$5,045/mo
Colorado:$5,047/mo
U.S.:$4,565/mo
Memory Care
Ponderosa Park, CO:$5,233/mo
Colorado:$5,141/mo
U.S.:$4,803/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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Ponderosa Park, CO$3,439/mo$3,373/mo+2.0%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Ponderosa Park, CO
2024 average cost:$3,439/mo
2023 average cost:$3,373/mo
Percent change:+2.0%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.8%
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What families are saying about independent living in Ponderosa Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponderosa Park

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!

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
15.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.7%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
28.9%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.3%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
7.8%
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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
34.9%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.8%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
21%
17.2%
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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
42.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.8%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.1%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.3%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.1%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.4%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.9%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.6%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.8%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
43.5%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.2%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.5%
46.9%
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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 Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Aspen Trail Retirement Resort and Lakewood Estates. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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