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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 316 independent living facilities in Sphinx Park, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Cost of independent living in Sphinx Park, CO

The average cost of senior living in Sphinx Park is $4,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lone Tree, CO with an average of $3,889 per month.

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

Sphinx Park, CO

$4,203/mo

Upper Bear Creek, CO

$3,981/mo

Morrison, CO

$4,174/mo

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

Sphinx Park, CO

$4,203/mo

Colorado state

$4,173/mo

U.S. national average

$4,022/mo

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

Assisted Living

$5,163/mo

Memory Care

$5,280/mo

Independent Living

$4,203/mo

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

Semi-Private

$3,050/mo

Studio

$3,487/mo

1 Bedroom

$4,230/mo

2 Bedroom

$5,601/mo

Detached Cottage/Bungalow

$6,579/mo

Senior living costs in Sphinx 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: Sphinx Park, CO

Column state: Colorado

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Sphinx Park, CO	Colorado	U.S.
Independent Living	$4,203/mo	$4,173/mo	$4,022/mo
Assisted Living	$5,163/mo	$5,045/mo	$4,564/mo
Memory Care	$5,280/mo	$5,138/mo	$4,801/mo

Independent Living

Sphinx Park, CO:$4,203/mo

Colorado:$4,173/mo

U.S.:$4,022/mo

Assisted Living

Sphinx Park, CO:$5,163/mo

Colorado:$5,045/mo

U.S.:$4,564/mo

Memory Care

Sphinx Park, CO:$5,280/mo

Colorado:$5,138/mo

U.S.:$4,801/mo

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Independent living costs in Sphinx Park, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sphinx 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.

Sphinx Park, COCO stateNational

Independent living cost trends in Sphinx Park, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sphinx 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

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Sphinx Park, CO	$3,454/mo	$3,369/mo	+2.5%
Colorado	$3,278/mo	$3,291/mo	-0.4%
National	$3,256/mo	$3,166/mo	+2.8%

Sphinx Park, CO

2024 average cost:$3,454/mo

2023 average cost:$3,369/mo

Percent change:+2.5%

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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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.

Your Guide to Paying for Care

Plan for and know your options for how to cover long-term care expenses.

Your Guide to VA Benefits

The VA provides two veterans benefits that can be used to offset the costs of long-term care.

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Understand the difference between these two public pay options, and what they cover.

What families are saying about independent living in Sphinx Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Sphinx 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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Sphinx Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sphinx Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sphinx 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 Sphinx 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 Sphinx Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Sphinx Park, CONational

Nutritionist / dietician

15.5%

20.3%

Low / no sodium

32.9%

34%

No sugar

29.7%

31.4%

Vegetarian

35.4%

33.4%

Pureed meals

7.9%

7.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Sphinx 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 Sphinx Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Sphinx Park, CONational

Professional chef

35.8%

36.4%

Restaurant style dining

39.9%

43.4%

Room service

37.3%

36.8%

Anytime dining

21.5%

17.2%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Sphinx 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 Sphinx Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Sphinx Park, CONational

Activity director

42.4%

45.3%

Pet-focused programs

33.9%

28.3%

Community service programs

30.4%

32.7%

Devotional activities on-site

44%

49.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

47.5%

49.8%

Outings / off-site activities

52.5%

54.9%

Piano or organ

39.6%

43%

Arts and crafts center

35.1%

37.6%

Educational speakers / life long learning

41.5%

41.6%

Clubs / games / karaoke

45.3%

47.4%

Live performances

43.7%

47.2%

Dances

29.7%

32.4%

Fitness center

35.4%

39.7%

Fitness classes

42.7%

46.9%

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