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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Wetmore, CO

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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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It is 2018 and I have lived here 2 years. I am on section 8. This is one of the best independent living facilities this city has to offer in quality, especially for low-income people. The only major drawback...
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.
Call or come by to take a tour! Brand New Beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for independent residents 62 and better. We have an amazing community with lots to offer. We have a full activity calendar with 2-3 events every day! Enjoy a game of poker in our game room next to the cozy fireplace or...
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: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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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My Aunt lived at the Medalion until she passed away in March. We had In Home Hospice for her and I could not believe how compassionate the staff was at the Medalion, as we were going through those last hours...
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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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: 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: 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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Being out of town I have never visited the community, however when we speak to our family they say the staff are super friendly and was very helpful moving our loved one in. They also so there are plenty of...
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 Colorado Springs 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 $1,460, 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.

Cost of independent living in Wetmore, CO

The average cost of senior living in Wetmore is $3,606 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestone, CO with an average of $2,554 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wetmore, CO vs. nearby cities

Wetmore, CO
$3,606/mo
$3,803/mo
$3,803/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wetmore, CO vs. the state and national average

Wetmore, CO
$3,606/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Wetmore vs. other types of senior living

$4,081/mo
Independent Living
$3,606/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Wetmore, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$4,116/mo
Studio
$4,414/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,757/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,184/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,015/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Wetmore over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Wetmore

Recent reviews for independent living in Wetmore

The Bridge at Colorado Springs

4.9
bingo, movie nights, seem to like it. Right now they have a special where the price is locked no matter what is needed and we got that promotion. I have refereed two of my clients that needed some help with their parents. Feels homey!

MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs

5.0
I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and we still feel that way after nine months

Broadmoor Court in Colorado Springs, CO

4.3
Very nice people and clean, upbeat place. Slow getting going with administrative tasks. I'm happy mom is here. She will do well and seems happy. A few surprises; Didn't realize medicare supplement insurance is only regional and only changed at months end. This lapse caused some expensive drug ...
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Wetmore independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Wetmore independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Wetmore, 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 Wetmore 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 Wetmore partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Wetmore, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
12.9%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.4%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
4.8%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Wetmore 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 Wetmore communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Wetmore, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
30.6%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
38.7%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
32.3%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
14.5%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Wetmore 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 Wetmore offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Wetmore, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
43.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
24.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25.8%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.2%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
53.2%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.9%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
30.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.9%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.9%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
24.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
30.6%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Belcaro, Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Brookdale Vista Grande are the top-rated independent living facilities near Wetmore, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 70 independent living facilities near Wetmore, Colorado. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Wetmore, Colorado are Brookdale Monument Valley Park, Brookdale Vista Grande and Brookdale El Camino. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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