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Best Assisted Living in Colorado

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
Over 610 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Colorado Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Colorado is one of the Mountain states in the U.S., featuring an abundance of beautiful landscapes that every nature lover will surely love. Experience the highest quality of life with excellent health care, plenty of recreational opportunities, and a comparably reasonable cost of living. Retirees spend their golden years with the utmost care and assistance from assisted living communities across the state, purposely designed for their comfort and convenience. Take advantage of the stunning places and leisure activities for a vibrant retirement.

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Compare Assisted Living around Colorado

Centre Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Fort Collins
90
No
A+
73
-
-
$16,759,746.00
$6,629,342.00
39.6%
81.50
5/5
4.3266
5/5
4/5
5/5
1
5
2
+12%
+12%
+16%
88.9%
The Center at Centennial
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
No
-
45
THE MEDICAL CENTER LLC
-
$27,597,380.00
$7,997,120.00
29%
63.70
5/5
4.0436
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
21
3
-2%
+5%
+18%
90.2%
Cappella of Grand Junction
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Grand Junction
78
Yes
A+
28
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fairacres Manor
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

N

Nursing

RC

Respite Care

Greeley
116
No
-
57
NELSON, JILL
-
$16,227,536.00
$7,507,413.00
46.3%
108.50
5/5
4.0813
4/5
5/5
4/5
-
17
1
+50%
+6%
+17%
89.4%
MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Colorado Springs (East Colorado Springs)
84
Yes
A+
44
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Balfour at Littleton
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Littleton
90
No
-
56
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
MorningStar Senior Living of Arvada
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Arvada
90
Yes
-
14
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
110
No
A+
63
ZABOJNIK, VANESSA
-
$12,725,743.00
$6,469,697.00
50.8%
85.60
5/5
4.0485
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
15
-
+21%
+5%
-6%
71.7%
Highline Place in Littleton
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Littleton
76
No
-
69
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Fort Collins
80
Yes
A+
72
-
Suite
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Carillon at Belleview Station
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Denver
207
Yes
-
63
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Ridge Pinehurst
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Lakewood (Academy Park)
164
Yes
-
20
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Centennial
85
Yes
-
25
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Lodge at Greeley
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Greeley
72
Yes
A+
56
-
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Greeley Village
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Greeley
83
Yes
A+
50
-
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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Cherry Creek Retirement Village is a senior living community located in Aurora, Colorado. It offers both assisted living and independent living options, focusing on creating a relaxed environment for residents. The community provides a range of services and amenities tailored to the needs and interests of each resident.
Overview of Cherry Creek Retirement Village
Cherry Creek Retirement Village is a senior living community located in Aurora, Colorado. It offers both assisted living and independent living options, focusing on creating a relaxed environment for residents. The community provides a range of services and amenities tailored to the needs and interests of each resident.
Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation is located in Craig, Colorado. It provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents with a wide range of medical conditions. The facility emphasizes a collaborative approach to care, involving licensed nurses, therapists, and other specialists.
Overview of Sandrock Ridge Care &Amp; Rehabilitation
Sandrock Ridge Care & Rehabilitation is located in Craig, Colorado. It provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents with a wide range of medical conditions. The facility emphasizes a collaborative approach to care, involving licensed nurses, therapists, and other specialists.
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a supportive environment with various amenities and services to enhance the quality of life for residents. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, it offers a range of activities and wellness programs to engage residents.
Overview of Sopris Lodge at Carbondale
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale is a senior living community offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. The community focuses on providing a supportive environment with various amenities and services to enhance the quality of life for residents. Located in Carbondale, Colorado, it offers a range of activities and wellness programs to engage residents.
Terra Bluffs is an assisted living and memory care community located in Parker, Colorado. It offers personalized care and support services tailored to individual needs, including assistance with daily living activities and expert dementia care. Residents can enjoy a variety of life enrichment programs and amenities designed to enhance their quality of life.
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South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation is a modern care center located in Denver, CO. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services tailored to individual needs. The facility features a variety of activities and a commitment to quality care.
Overview of South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation
South Valley Post Acute Rehabilitation is a modern care center located in Denver, CO. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services tailored to individual needs. The facility features a variety of activities and a commitment to quality care.
Arvada Care & Rehabilitation Center is a modern care facility located in Arvada, Colorado. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services, focusing on personalized care for each resident. The center features a variety of activities and excursions to keep residents engaged and active.
Overview of Arvada Care and Rehabilitation Center
Arvada Care & Rehabilitation Center is a modern care facility located in Arvada, Colorado. It offers skilled nursing and in-house therapy services, focusing on personalized care for each resident. The center features a variety of activities and excursions to keep residents engaged and active.
River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center is dedicated to providing compassionate care and personalized rehabilitation services. The facility offers a range of specialized programs including cardiac care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and memory care. With a focus on enhancing the well-being of residents, River Valley aims to create a welcoming community for all.
Overview of River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center
River Valley Rehabilitation Healthcare Center is dedicated to providing compassionate care and personalized rehabilitation services. The facility offers a range of specialized programs including cardiac care, orthopedic rehabilitation, and memory care. With a focus on enhancing the well-being of residents, River Valley aims to create a welcoming community for all.
Castle Peak is a nonprofit senior life and rehabilitation community located in Eagle, Colorado. It offers a variety of living options including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and spiritual care. The community is designed to provide a wellness-focused environment with numerous amenities and services to support residents' needs.
Overview of Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
Castle Peak is a nonprofit senior life and rehabilitation community located in Eagle, Colorado. It offers a variety of living options including assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, and spiritual care. The community is designed to provide a wellness-focused environment with numerous amenities and services to support residents' needs.
The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs is changing the way that healthcare is being delivered to the Colorado Springs and surrounding Rocky Mountain area. With the fusion of world-class healthcare and personalized hospitality, guests encounter an experience that is truly unique and memorable. The facility offers rehabilitation therapy and a resort-like setting for recovery.
Overview of The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs
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Vi at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing offers rehabilitation and long-term nursing care in a supportive environment. The skilled nursing staff provides individualized care plans and a variety of services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents can enjoy a range of dining options and lifestyle programming.
Overview of Vi at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing
Vi at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing offers rehabilitation and long-term nursing care in a supportive environment. The skilled nursing staff provides individualized care plans and a variety of services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Residents can enjoy a range of dining options and lifestyle programming.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:

  • Walkability and local accessibility
  • Estimated property value
  • Pricing information

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

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