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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Walker, CO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 371 independent living facilities in Walker, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

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Photo of Syracuse Plaza
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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
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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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: 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
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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.
The Center is an attractive, residential building that offers 111 assisted living apartments; four designated for couples.  The entire Center provides a smoke free environment.  The rent includes a private, unfurnished, studio apartment, all utilities except phone and cable,...
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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.
Southview Place Apartments is a community that feels like home. Lush landscaping featuring brick patios at the outside pool, well lit parking area and circle drive, guest parking and covered entryways, and a staff that constantly updates and maintians the complex...all contribute to the fact that...
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.
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...
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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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: 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.
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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.
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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.
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: 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, 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: 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.

Cost of independent living in Walker, CO

The average cost of senior living in Walker is $4,134 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Greeley, CO with an average of $3,860 per month.

Independent living costs in Walker, CO, vs. nearby cities

Walker, CO
$4,134/mo
$4,616/mo
$4,616/mo

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

Walker, CO
$4,134/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Walker, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,504/mo
Independent Living
$4,134/mo

Independent living costs in Walker, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,349/mo
Studio
$5,502/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,662/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,845/mo

Senior living costs in Walker 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: Walker, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeWalker, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,134/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,370/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,504/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Walker, CO:$4,134/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Walker, CO:$5,370/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Walker, CO:$5,504/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Walker, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Walker 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
Walker, CO$3,173/mo$3,232/mo-1.8%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Walker, CO
2024 average cost:$3,173/mo
2023 average cost:$3,232/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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.

What families are saying about independent living in Walker

Recent reviews for independent living in Walker

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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Walker independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Walker independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Walker, 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 Walker 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 Walker partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Walker, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
13.9%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.9%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.6%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Walker 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 Walker communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Walker, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.4%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
36.3%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.9%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Walker 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 Walker offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Walker, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
41.3%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
29.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.6%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.9%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.1%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
47%
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