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Page 10 of Best Independent Living in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 independent living communities in Colorado using Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CO
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Avg Walk Score: 51/ 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

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Grace Pointe Senior Care Community
IL
NH
AL
MC
Greeley (Cedarwoods)
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 76
Rank #348 / 527
Yes
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 51
Rank #625 / 869
Studio / 1 BedA+---
Clermont Park
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #381 / 527
No
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-Teresa NealChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate pay
Holly Creek
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial (East Peakview Avenue)
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #584 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Hover Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
No
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
1 Bed----
Frasier Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 527
Yes
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 51
Rank #300 / 869
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Continuing Care at Wind Crest
IL
AL
MC
NH
Highlands Ranch (Westridge)
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 76
Rank #375 / 527
No
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 51
Rank #671 / 869
--Kelsey J FiccaWind Crest, Inc-
Oakwood Apartments
IL
NH
Castle Rock
-
Facility -
CO AVG 76
Rank #378 / 527
Yes
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 51
Rank #690 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Liberty Heights
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 527
Yes
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 51
Rank #572 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Alina SolorzanoGa Hc Reit II Liberty Trs Sub LLCPrivate pay
Peaks Care Center
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longmont (Coffman Street)
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 76
Rank #189 / 527
No
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 51
Rank #107 / 869
-A+Julian HazlettHeights Healthcare Company, LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Vi at Highlands Ranch
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Highlands Ranch (Northridge)
-Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #584 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage----
Brookdale Skyline
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs
82
Facility 82
CO AVG 76
Rank #227 / 527
Yes
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 51
Rank #794 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Anneliese Wilhelmina MuhlbauerBlc - Village At Skyline LLCPrivate pay, Medicare
Casey’s Pond Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Steamboat Springs
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 76
Rank #280 / 527
No
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 51
Rank #38 / 869
--Jeanine WoosleyNorthwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association-
Brookdale Greenwood Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenwood Village
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
Yes
71
Facility 71
CO AVG 51
Rank #207 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / PrivateB-Tabetha HoustonArc Greenwood Village, IncPrivate pay, Medicare
Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Pueblo (Belmont)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
No
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 51
Rank #226 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village
IL
AL
RC
Fort Collins (West Trilby Road)
64
Facility 64
CO AVG 76
Rank #289 / 527
No
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 51
Rank #775 / 869
-A+Natalie KorellThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
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Overview of Pueblo Regent | Sky Active Living

Pueblo Regent is an outstanding senior living community situated in the charming neighborhood of San Carlos Road, Pueblo, CO, that focuses on independent living. Live a maintenance-free lifestyle with a joyful and friendly team taking care of your daily chores. The community goes above and beyond to provide a safe place for seniors to make the most out of their best years without worries.

Elevate your retirement with meticulously curated activities and enjoyable programs for a happy and active lifestyle. Mingle with friends over healthy and tasty meals that satisfy cravings and dietary needs. Pueblo Regent is great for relaxation with its beautiful community providing the right amenities for seniors.

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Overview of Parkside Village Retirement Resort

Resort Lifestyle Communities runs Parkside Village Retirement Resort, an independent living complex located in Aurora’s Pioneer Hills neighborhood. The three-story property sits roughly 7.5 miles from the city center and offers private studios alongside one- and two-bedroom apartments. Internal elevators connect each floor, so residents can move between their apartments and the main social hubs without taking the stairs.

The monthly rent covers standard housekeeping, maintenance, scheduled local transport, and a 24-hour concierge service. For meals, the dining hall serves three chef-prepared meals daily, supplemented by a round-the-clock snack pantry. The layout packs in several recreational spaces, including a 150-seat movie theater, a fitness center, a library, an arcade, a billiards room, and a hair salon. Live-in managers stay on-site overnight, and apartments feature emergency alert systems. The area has a walk score of 24 out of 100, meaning it is car-dependent and requires a vehicle for most errands outside the campus.

Prospective residents wanting to see the apartment layouts can call the front desk to check current vacancy rates.

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Overview of The Courtyards at Mountain View

The Courtyards at Mountain View boast an elegant and professional atmosphere that ensures a kind of service delivered with compassion and respect. They offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care housing options; residents of all lifestyles are encouraged to take advantage of the seamless access to the beautiful community features available. The Courtyards has built its trusted reputation on terrific customer service, earning it the respect of a reliable senior living community in Denver.

As a Pegasus senior living community, The Courtyards offers convenient services and amenities to help residents. Essential services include housekeeping and laundry, transportation, medication management, other health services, and a concierge. Community amenities include dining, walk-in showers with grab bars, and private outdoor spaces.

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Overview of The Winslow Independent Living

Nestled in the welcoming neighborhood of Fort Collins, CO, The Winslow Independent Living is a dedicated senior living community focusing on independent living services. Here, residents can choose from a wide array of spacious and cozy accommodations including one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and combination suite. With its highly equipped and compassionate team, residents can receive 24/7 care and support to ensure comfort and security.

Experience its above-and-beyond amenities and services wherein residents can enjoy fine dining breakfast and dinner, weekly housekeeping, free personal laundry services, and van transportation. Engage in a full calendar of social activities such as parties and celebrations, community events like outings and scenic tours, and other life enrichment programs to boost engagement. At The Winslow Independent Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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Overview of Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living

Experience a better quality of life in retirement at Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living, an exceptional community in Aurora, CO, offering independent living and assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and well-balanced home-style dining is served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort and independence in retirement with its exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of The Pines of Dayton Place

As the name suggests, the Five Star Residences of Dayton Place is indeed a five-star senior living community that has been one of the premier communities in Denver. Offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and outpatient rehabilitation in an upscale environment that has thoughtfully designed community features. At Five Star Residences of Dayton Place, no matter what background, residents are treated like family in a cultivating environment that many families have trusted over the years. 

As a member of the premier Five Star Residences, the branch at Dayton Place prides itself on its exclusive Lifestyle 360, which plans activities, outings, and other programs that allow residents to take part in and sign up to join. They also boast the Agility Rehab and Fitness program for physical and therapy solutions, as well as their world-class culinary dining experience. A concierge service is also available at the front desk for any help a resident may need. 

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Overview of The Fountains of Hilltop

Operated by Hilltop Health Services Corporation, The Fountains of Hilltop is a senior living community in Grand Junction, Colorado. Lincoln Early serves as the administrator. The community offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care, allowing residents to remain in the same community if their care needs change. It is about 2.7 miles from downtown Grand Junction, with views of the area’s mountains and valleys.

The 110-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, giving residents several options to match their space needs. Meals are prepared on site by an executive chef. Residents can take part in fitness and recreation programs to stay active. Transportation services are also available, making it easier to attend appointments and local outings.

The Fountains of Hilltop welcomes pets, allowing residents to move in with a companion animal. The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 45, which is somewhat walkable. A few nearby shops and services can be reached on foot. However, most errands and outings require a car or the community’s transportation service.

Families can choose from private pay and Medicaid to cover the cost of care. Families considering The Fountains of Hilltop should ask how residents transition between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as their needs change over time.

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Overview of Lakeview Commons

Tucked away in the charming neighborhood in Larimer County, Loveland, CO, Lakeview Commons is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living, short-term care, respite stays, and long-term care in a serene and peaceful environment. The community features 50 cozy residences that come in 3 different sizes and equipped with a kitchenette, walk-in closet, and lovely living space. Residents’ care needs are met with an array of compassionate care and supportive services, such as assistance with activities of daily living, medication management, personal care, and household maintenance services.

There’s always something fun and enjoyable going on with a vibrant daily programming, social events, exercise programs, outings, as well as educational, cultural and spiritual programs, offered by the community. A registered dietician is available to provide residents’ with nutritional consultations and help the culinary team in creating delicious and nutritious meals catered to individual preferences and needs. The community also offers an array of amenities to explore and enjoy, including cozy lounge areas, a whirlpool tub, salon, therapy rooms, and outdoor patios.

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Overview of Mountain Vista Senior Living Community

Live a blissful retirement at Mountain Vista Senior Living Community, a dedicated community in Wheat Ridge, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community has well-thought-out and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences. Residents also receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to age with dignity in a vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley

Situated in the North 12th Street neighborhood of Grand Junction, Colorado, Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley is an independent living community about 2.5 miles from downtown. Residents live in private apartments while enjoying community dining, shared amenities, and social activities. It’s a good fit for older adults who want an independent lifestyle without daily medical care.

The three-story community offers studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and cottage floor plans, giving residents a variety of living options to match their space needs and preferences. Medication reminders are available for residents who want a little extra support as they live independently.

Transportation services help residents get to appointments and local destinations without driving. There are also fitness and recreation programs that encourage an active lifestyle. These services allow residents to enjoy the convenience of community living while maintaining their independence.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 56, which is moderately walkable. Some nearby shops and services can be reached on foot, but other errands and outings require a short drive. Families interested in Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley should take a tour of the community to explore the available floor plans and learn more about daily life.

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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 Independent Living in Colorado

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 232 independent living communities in Colorado. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community 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 independent living communities 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.