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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.
Oakbrook I ManorOakbrook I Manor is a senior housing ideal for 55 and older, and it is situated in a magnificent city of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado State. Our appealing community is located in an accommodating and exciting environment that is peaceful and friendly. This historical...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care, 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.
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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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.
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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.
Garden Square at Spring Creek is an assisted living community in Fort Collins, Colorado. This residence is conveniently located off Highway 25 and maintains a green landscape and tree lined streets that offer a secluded feel. Our accessible location makes it simple for family, friends, and guests...
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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.
Oakridge Crossing is a Brand New Active Senior Apartment Community for Seniors 62 and older, located in the Harmony Corridor of Fort Collins, Colorado. Now leasing for immediate move in.The surrounding neighborhood is a fully developed planned community with close proximity to grocery stores,...
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I moved my parent into Lakeview Commons. The staff here is very helpful, and provides the care that is needed. They provide updates to how she is doing, and also whether she needs anything or not. The other...
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: 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.
New Dawn Memory Care - Ft. CollinsThe New Dawn Memory Care - Ft Collins is an assisted living community located in beautiful Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado. This beautiful community is home to some of the best shopping and has a number of eateries that a senior can enjoy. For the lover of...
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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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The staff is accommodating but not overly friendly with residents. Perhaps that is on purpose, I don't know. The facility really needs a public restroom on the floor where all the activities take place....
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 Fort Collins 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 $1,474, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
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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: 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.
Everything You Need to Feel at HomeWhether you’re active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Spring Wind gives you the means to live life fully. For those seeking choice and independence, you’ll find a variety of creative, engaging and stimulating programs and...
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Beautiful setting, well maintained residence. Updated bathrooms and heating and cooling system that have made my mother's suite very comfortable. Great staff and by far the most affordable AL in Longmont.
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.
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My father has lived at this community for several years. The community may be the oldest in town but it has the best amenities, very helpful staff, a great flexible meal plan and maintenance team that fix...
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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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It was love at first sight the day [Name removed] gave us a long tour of the facility, the apartments and the list of amenities and services included in the rent. We have been here four months and truly...
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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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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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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
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AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services 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.

Cost of independent living in Spencer Heights, CO

The average cost of senior living in Spencer Heights is $4,231 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Glendevey, CO with an average of $2,448 per month.

Independent living costs in Spencer Heights, CO, vs. nearby cities

Spencer Heights, CO
$4,231/mo
$5,748/mo

Independent living costs in Spencer Heights, CO, vs. state and national averages

Spencer Heights, CO
$4,231/mo
U.S. national average
$4,017/mo

Independent living costs in Spencer Heights, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,372/mo
Independent Living
$4,231/mo

Independent living costs in Spencer Heights, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,699/mo
Studio
$5,741/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,458/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,172/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,685/mo

Senior living costs in Spencer Heights 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: Spencer Heights, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSpencer Heights, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,231/mo$4,182/mo$4,017/mo
Assisted Living$5,351/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,372/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Spencer Heights, CO:$4,231/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,017/mo
Assisted Living
Spencer Heights, CO:$5,351/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Spencer Heights, CO:$5,372/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Spencer Heights, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Spencer Heights 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
Spencer Heights, CO$2,809/mo$3,156/mo-11.0%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,257/mo$3,166/mo+2.9%
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2024 average cost:$2,809/mo
2023 average cost:$3,156/mo
Percent change:-11.0%
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2024 average cost:$3,278/mo
2023 average cost:$3,291/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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2024 average cost:$3,257/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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What families are saying about independent living in Spencer Heights

Recent reviews for independent living in Spencer Heights

Brookdale North Loveland

4.6
I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring. The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.

Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living

4.5
The pharmacy costs that weren't explained to us. The activities have been much less than what was explained to us. I have tried to help with activities but the people in that department are rarely in their office. You have a great staff and the facility is very nice.

Balfour Longmont

4.8
I think Balfour is a fabulous community and allows both of my parents to receive the different levels of support they need while still getting to be with each other each day. It is a beautiful facility that is pleasant to be in and I think the staff truly care about the residents and their ...
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Spencer Heights independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Spencer Heights independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Spencer Heights, 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 Spencer Heights 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 Spencer Heights 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
6.7%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
24.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
28.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Spencer Heights 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 Spencer Heights communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
31.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
35.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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Availability of select programs and activities in Spencer Heights 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 Spencer Heights offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42.2%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
26.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
26.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
42.2%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
51.1%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
46.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
31.1%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
46.7%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
48.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
44.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
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Holiday Sugar Valley Estates, Rigden Farm Senior Living and Hillcrest of Loveland are the top-rated independent living facilities near Spencer Heights, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 54 independent living facilities near Spencer Heights, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Spencer Heights, Colorado is Holiday Sugar Valley Estates. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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