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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
At Affinity at Lafayette we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1517, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub,...
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What families are saying about independent living in Shawnee

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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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Cadence Aurora

3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Shawnee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.6%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.2%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
27.5%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.6%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawnee, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.4%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
36.6%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.7%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
40.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.4%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.7%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.1%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.9%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.1%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
42%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
29.3%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.3%
46.9%
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Montage Ridge, Sky Pointe Retirement Resort and Brookdale Lowry are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shawnee, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 317 independent living facilities near Shawnee, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Shawnee, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Lakewood Estates and Brookdale Meridian Westland. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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