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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Stepping Stone, CO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 46 independent living facilities in Stepping Stone, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Speer, Athmar Park and Cheesman Park.
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We have lived at The Village at Hampden Town Center for 6 years. We were so pleased to find a Senior Facility so close to shopping, light Rail and access to the major transportation arteries located nearby....
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.
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I would give then an A+ for the community's structure and format, specifically for assisted living. The community was up kept and clean. The staff are friendly people. I did try a meal and for the most part...
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
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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
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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: 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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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: 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.
Shalom Cares is a senior housing community located in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of Arapaho County. Our community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and a peaceful, serene setting. Perfectly situated in the Denver Metro area, Shalom Cares is easily accessible for visiting friends and...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Holly Creek is a full-service continuing care retirement community located in Centennial.  We offer cottage and apartment homes on our 17-acre property.  Our flexible program provides lifestyle services for our residents including diverse activities, a unique meal program and extensive...
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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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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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This is a wonderful place! For an income based property it is very well kept, and very clean. The apartments were updated and spacious, and the even allow animals. The building itself is well built, and is...
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: 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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Cost of independent living in Stepping Stone, CO

The average cost of senior living in Stepping Stone is $3,850 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Pines North, CO with an average of $3,841 per month.

Independent living costs in Stepping Stone, CO, vs. nearby cities

Stepping Stone, CO
$3,850/mo
$3,884/mo
$3,889/mo

Independent living costs in Stepping Stone, CO, vs. state and national averages

Stepping Stone, CO
$3,850/mo
U.S. national average
$4,022/mo

Independent living costs in Stepping Stone, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,094/mo
Independent Living
$3,850/mo

Independent living costs in Stepping Stone, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$4,092/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,554/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,125/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,600/mo

Senior living costs in Stepping Stone 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: Stepping Stone, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeStepping Stone, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,850/mo$4,173/mo$4,022/mo
Assisted Living$4,918/mo$5,045/mo$4,564/mo
Memory Care$5,094/mo$5,138/mo$4,801/mo
Independent Living
Stepping Stone, CO:$3,850/mo
Colorado:$4,173/mo
U.S.:$4,022/mo
Assisted Living
Stepping Stone, CO:$4,918/mo
Colorado:$5,045/mo
U.S.:$4,564/mo
Memory Care
Stepping Stone, CO:$5,094/mo
Colorado:$5,138/mo
U.S.:$4,801/mo
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Independent living costs in Stepping Stone, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Stepping Stone 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
Stepping Stone, CO$3,708/mo$4,147/mo-10.6%
Colorado$3,278/mo$3,291/mo-0.4%
National$3,256/mo$3,166/mo+2.8%
Stepping Stone, CO
2024 average cost:$3,708/mo
2023 average cost:$4,147/mo
Percent change:-10.6%
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 Stepping Stone

Recent reviews for independent living in Stepping Stone

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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Stepping Stone independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Stepping Stone independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Stepping Stone, 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 Stepping Stone 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 Stepping Stone 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
23.1%
20.3%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
38.5%
34%
No sugar
No sugar
30.8%
31.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
56.4%
33.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.8%
7.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Stepping Stone 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 Stepping Stone communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Stepping Stone, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
46.2%
36.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
51.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
48.7%
36.8%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25.6%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Stepping Stone 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 Stepping Stone offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
53.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.5%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41%
32.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
61.5%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.3%
43%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.6%
37.6%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
51.3%
41.6%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
51.3%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
53.8%
47.2%
Dances
Dances
30.8%
32.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
43.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
51.3%
46.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, Brookdale Lowry and Parkside Village Retirement Resort are the top-rated independent living facilities near Stepping Stone, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 46 independent living facilities near Stepping Stone, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Stepping Stone, 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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