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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 430 assisted living communities in CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in CO
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Avg Monthly Cost: $6,232The average monthly cost across facilities in Colorado. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 53/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Colorado. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 76The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Colorado

Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Clermont Park
AL
ADC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #380 / 526
No
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 53
Rank #283 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-Teresa NealChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate pay
Grace Pointe Senior Care Community
AL
NH
IL
MC
Greeley (Cedarwoods)
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 76
Rank #348 / 526
Yes
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 53
Rank #625 / 848
Studio / 1 BedA+Rebeaka Varghese--
Hover Senior Living Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #418 / 526
No
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 53
Rank #524 / 848
1 Bed-Shannon Buxmann--
Holly Creek
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial (East Peakview Avenue)
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #418 / 526
Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 53
Rank #584 / 848
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Springbrooke Retirement
AL
IL
MC
RC
Denver (East)
151
Facility 151
CO AVG 76
Rank #39 / 526
Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 53
Rank #68 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Fanny RouseSpringfield Group LLCPrivate pay
Continuing Care at Wind Crest
AL
IL
MC
NH
Highlands Ranch (Westridge)
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 76
Rank #375 / 526
Yes
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 53
Rank #671 / 848
--Kelsey J FiccaWind Crest, Inc-
Frasier Retirement Community
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 526
Yes
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 53
Rank #300 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Harvard Square by Cogir
AL
IL
MC
Denver (Southeast)
155
Facility 155
CO AVG 76
Rank #34 / 526
Yes
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 53
Rank #132 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC+Phyllis DelaricheliereCref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLCPrivate pay
Lakewood Reserve
AL
IL
MC
Lakewood (Belmar)
274
Facility 274
CO AVG 76
Rank #2 / 526
Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 53
Rank #68 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Pierce Senior Care LLCPrivate pay
The Argyle
AL
IL
Denver (Northwest)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 76
Rank #52 / 526
No
94
Facility 94
CO AVG 53
Rank #28 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom CarlsonThe Ladies Relief Society Of DenverPrivate pay
Hillcrest Care Center
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Wray
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 76
Rank #367 / 526
No
57
Facility 57
CO AVG 53
Rank #391 / 848
--Kimberly BryantWray Community Long Term Care, Inc-
The Belleview Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Englewood
178
Facility 178
CO AVG 76
Rank #20 / 526
Yes
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 53
Rank #98 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Shelby BulferHsre-Dial X Trs LLCPrivate pay
Balfour Riverfront Park
AL
IL
MC
Denver (Ballpark District)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #158 / 526
Yes
91
Facility 91
CO AVG 53
Rank #34 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Curran-BrookhamWell Balfour Tenant LLCPrivate pay
Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Eagle
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 76
Rank #375 / 526
No
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 53
Rank #572 / 848
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The Pearl at Boulder Creek
AL
IL
MC
Boulder
135
Facility 135
CO AVG 76
Rank #56 / 526
Yes
79
Facility 79
CO AVG 53
Rank #122 / 848
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kelly DwyerHsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLCPrivate pay
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Overview of Sun Villa Assisted Living

Ideally situated in the harmonious setting of Aurora, CO, Sun Villa Assisted Living is a blissful community that offers assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a kind and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with housekeeping and laundry services.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of fun activities and stimulating programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents have the finest dining experience with delicious and healthy dining options that meet their dietary needs and preferences. Medication management is also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s nurturing and welcoming environment ensures residents live a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Assured Serenity 32

Assured Serenity 32 (Formerly Serenity House Assisted Living) is an esteemed senior living community residing in the quiet 5286 West Portland Drive, Littleton, CO, that provides memory care, traumatic brain injury supportive living, and home care. The community also features occupational and physical therapy and podiatry to ensure seniors are well-cared for. With a team of compassionate and highly skilled professionals lending extra hands around the clock, seniors ease their worries and live to the fullest.

The community promotes a lively and welcoming environment, creating opportunities for seniors to mingle with friends. Pet therapy, music therapy, and aromatherapy are conducted alongside enriching activities for residents’ leisure and wellness. Eat to your heart’s content with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Assured Serenity 32 strives to provide a safe place for seniors to enjoy every moment of their best years.

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Overview of Assured Serenity 19

Keep your dignity with the specialized memory care services of Assured Serenity 19 in South Kearney Street, Denver, CO. The community also offers a Brain Injury Supportive Living Program for seniors to jump back into their lives without worries. With its unwavering dedication to improving seniors’ welfare, the community fosters a bright and friendly environment. Moreover, Assured Serenity 19 works hard to meet seniors’ needs and aspirations with customized care plans.

The community helps seniors enjoy every day without hassles with various care services including physical and occupational therapy, podiatry, and transportation services. With engaging activities and stimulating programs, residents explore new things and rekindle passions. Assured Serenity 19 strives to provide a safe place for seniors to create lasting moments while receiving the utmost care and attention they deserve.

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Overview of Almond Tree Senior Care – Highlands Ranch

Burrowed in the tranquil neighborhood of Douglas County, Highland Ranch, CO, Almond Tree Senior Care – Highlands Ranch is a compassionate senior living community that offers premiere assisted living services. The community offers 24-hour round-the-clock assistance and supervision delivered by a team of dedicated on-site nurses, providing residents with comfort and peace of mind. Residents can comfortably relax in their snug and beautiful accommodations with convenient access to housekeeping and laundry services.

Daily engagement activities, including individualized fitness programs are offered to encourage residents to stay active, stimulated, and connected, enriching their overall wellness. Three fresh and nutritionist approved home-cooked meals and healthy snacks are served daily to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and cravings. Residents’ lives are further enhanced with access to transportation services, medication assistance & delivery, in-home physician and nurses visits, and access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy.

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Overview of Gardens Care Senior Living – Red Hawk

Gardens Care Senior Living – Red Hawk is a dependable senior living community in Douglas County, Castle Rock, CO, offering assisted living, memory care, and independent living. Residents enjoy an intimate atmosphere provided by cozy and spacious accommodations and inviting community spaces. The community features a compassionate care team that provides genuine exceptional personalized care to every resident, including help with activities of daily living and personal care assistance.

Boasting a high staff-to-resident ratio, the community warrants each resident with focused attention and assistance. There are plenty of opportunities for socialization and personal enrichment within the community with a breadth of regularly conducted activities and programs. Here, residents are provided with the support and assistance that they need to continue living independently and vibrantly.

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Overview of Wind Crest Senior Living Community

Wind Crest Senior Living Community is a blissful haven in Highlands Ranch, CO, offering independent living. With specially designed and spacious accommodations in a vibrant and welcoming environment, residents can keep their peace of mind. The community also helps residents with housekeeping and maintenance to ensure hassle-free living.

Residents enjoy plenty of recreational events and exciting activities with the community’s cozy communal spaces and fun amenities. Several delightful restaurants and shopping areas are available nearby, providing plenty of dining options to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community has a swimming pool, a fitness center, a putting green and a bocce court, creating the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Villas at Sunny Acres

Operated by Sunny Acres Healthcare LLC, The Villas at Sunny Acres is a skilled nursing and assisted living community in Thornton, Colorado. The community offers three tiers of care: skilled nursing, assisted living, and independent living, making it a flexible option for families whose needs might shift over time. It’s led by Administrator Katie Madigan and Executive Director Lisa Beagle, and takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

The community is a 36-bed residence with a 92.6 percent occupancy rate, indicating robust local demand. It sits in a moderately walkable neighborhood where some errands can be finished on foot, making it reasonably convenient for visiting family. The average stay length is 88 days, reflecting a mix of short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term residents. The facility, clinically speaking, offers in-house rehabilitation services and therapy, making it a grounded choice for residents healing from surgery or illness. Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 2 minutes per resident, with care provided by registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nurse aides. The Villas at Sunny Acres provides religious services, which may be a valuable addition to daily life for residents who cherish that support. The facility serves the Thornton area with a moderate footprint, focused on hands-on care.

An on-site tour, for families exploring choices in northern Colorado, can help determine whether its combination of care levels and therapies aligns with their particular needs.

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Overview of Canyon View Care Center

Canyon View Care Center is an 88-bed nursing home in Colorado that keeps about 85 percent of its beds filled. With residents staying an average of 262 days, the building operates mostly as a long-term care facility, though it also takes in people recovering from recent hospital stays. When it comes to sorting out the bills, the office takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 63 out of 100, so visitors can step out and handle a few basic errands on foot. On the floor, the staff provides about 3 hours and 29 minutes of direct nursing care per resident every day. This team includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides who help with daily living activities. Housekeeping and laundry are covered, and the weekly schedule includes on-site hair styling, group social activities, and church services.

State officials check the building regularly to make sure it follows health and safety laws. The administration is in charge of keeping the physical building and the daily nursing routines up to state codes.

Families can call the front office to check on current openings, ask how the admissions process works, or set up an afternoon to come take a look around the building.

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Overview of Aurora Skies Residential Assisted Living

Aurora Skies Residential Assisted Living offers a warm, personalized living experience in Denver’s South Clinton neighborhood. It prioritizes a high staff-to-resident ratio, ensuring individualized attention above common standards.

The home provides shared and private suites, letting residents select accommodations that match their preferences. Daily life is anchored via reliable transportation, homemade meal preparation, and services like laundry, housekeeping, and shopping assistance. Occupants enjoy a thoughtfully curated library, an inviting activity room, and outdoor spaces for relaxing and socializing. Appointment coordination is handled by staff to free residents to focus on what matters most, building valuable connections and enjoying their daily routines. The facility stands 6.8 miles from downtown Denver. The neighborhood has a walk score of 36, so while some nearby services are walkable, most errands demand transportation. About 3.89 miles away is the nearest hospital, UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital.

For detailed data regarding move-in costs, current availability, specific care services, and payment options, directly contact the facility or visit the office at 1298 South Clinton St.

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Overview of Castle Rock Tarpan Place

Castle Rock Paonia Court, nestled in Castle Rock, CO, is a distinguished senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. The community provides its residents with a safe, secure, and supportive environment to maximize their living experience. Here, well-appointed and cozy apartment-style accommodations are available to ensure comfort and relaxation. Through its well-trained and compassionate team, residents with cognitive conditions can receive round-the-clock protective supervision.

Explore its exceptional amenities and services including but not limited to three delightful meals each day, housekeeping, laundry services, and medication administration. Moreover, residents can get assistance with bathing and dressing whenever needed. Visit its beautifully created shared spaces and meet new companions along the way. At Castle Rock Paonia Court, seniors can truly enjoy a blissful retirement.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Colorado

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover assisted living?

Colorado Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Colorado) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 430 assisted living facilities in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Colorado?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Colorado, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Colorado?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.