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7 Best Independent Living Communities in Durham, WY
If you’re looking for independent living in the Durham area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Durham. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 7 independent living facilities in Durham, 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 South Side, Downtown and Governor's Mansion.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Cheyenne, Athol and Rockport.
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33 Floor plans available
8.4
Review score
9 reviews
We've used the facility at Point Frontier in Cheyenne 3 times for respite while I took a break from full time caregiving. Price has gone up now at Point Frontier. My husband's Parkinson's is pretty far...
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.
Pointe Frontier in Cheyenne, Wyoming, provides a rewarding assisted living and independent living experience for seniors looking to make the most of their retirement. Focusing on a resort-style experience, professional associates strive to provide services and amenities centered on resident...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.4
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22 reviews
There has been some issues with the cleanliness in regards to a sewer smell. The meals could be improved and if the sewer smell and the meals improved everything would receive a 5 rating. With those...
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.
Whispering Chase provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on beautifully landscaped grounds in a peaceful neighborhood of Cheyenne, you'll love the tasteful elegance of our facilities while enjoying the convenience of the nearby city. We're just minutes...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Everything You Need to Feel at HomeWhether you’re active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Sierra Hills 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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
Everything You Need to Feel at HomeWhether you’re active and on the go or need some help with activities of daily life, Aspen 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...
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.
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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Cost of independent living in Durham, WY
The average cost of senior living in Durham is $3,340 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Ranchettes, WY with an average of $3,259 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Durham, WY vs. nearby cities
Durham, WY
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Durham, WY vs. the state and national average
Durham, WY
U.S. national average
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Durham vs. other types of senior living
Independent Living
Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Durham, WY by room type
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Average cost of Independent Living in Durham over time
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What families are saying about independent living in Durham
Recent reviews for independent living in Durham
Whispering Chase in Cheyenne, WY
4.9
The staff at Whispering Chase have been extremely friendly and helpful.
As far as the apartment sizes go, mom though that the studio she was in was pretty small, but she moved to a one bedroom and loves the size and layout of it.
I would recommend Whispering Chase to others, I know that she ...
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Pointe Frontier Retirement in Cheyenne, WY
5.0
We've used the facility at Point Frontier in Cheyenne 3 times for respite while I took a break from full time caregiving. Price has gone up now at Point Frontier. My husband's Parkinson's is pretty far advanced, & I've enjoyed the breaks...knowing he's being cared for, and is safe. The office ...
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Durham independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Durham independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Durham, 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 Durham 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 Durham partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Durham, WYNational
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Durham 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 Durham communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Durham, WYNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
16.7%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Durham 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 Durham offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Durham, WYNational
Activity director
Activity director
33.3%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
33.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
33.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
33.3%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
16.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
33.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Pointe Frontier Retirement, Whispering Chase and Sierra Hills are the top-rated independent living facilities near Durham, Wyoming. See full list of communities.
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