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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 Avenida at Centerra

Live a blissful retirement at Avenida at Centerra, a distinguished 55+ community in Loveland, CO, offering independent living. Residents have a variety of options for accommodation with specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also ensures residents have a maintenance-free living with apartment maintenance and handy man services.

Residents have fun and make new friends with exciting trips and fun events that aim to keep them active and socially connected. Delightful local amenities are also set nearby, providing residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a creative arts center, pickleball courts, and serene communal spaces, making it an ideal retirement destination.

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Overview of The Avenues Crofton Park

Ideally situated near Brandywine North Park in Broomfield, CO, The Avenues Crofton Park is a vibrant 55+ community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious apartments and cottages, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also offers an all-inclusive pricing, so residents can keep their peace of mind.

Fun activities and enriching programs are conducted, promoting an active lifestyle. Residents can also prepare delightful meals with convenient kitchen features. With easy access to serene walking trails, residents enjoy easy access to leisure and wellness.

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Solera Senior Living

2440 S Wabash St, Denver, CO 80231
Overview of Solera Senior Living

Experience a worry-free retirement at Solera Senior Living, an exceptional community in Denver, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Here, residents receive the highest quality of care tailored to their unique needs and preferences from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Chores and other maintenance are also taken care of, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. Medication management and various therapies are also provided for residents’ comfort. The community is ideal for those looking for a wide range of care and extensive amenities, especially with its nurturing and friendly environment.

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Overview of AltaVita Assisted Living

AltaVita stands out with its exquisite ambiance, featuring radiant lights that create a premium atmosphere, making it a standout choice for seniors in Longmont, Colorado. The facility boasts a thoughtful design, encompassing memory care, assisted living, and independent living services. Seniors and their families can trust in AltaVita’s family-oriented approach to care, ensuring confidence and peace of mind.

The community exudes warmth and hospitality, offering a range of amenities including a fitness center, hair salon, barber shop, and even an inviting ice cream parlor. Outdoor enthusiasts can appreciate the outdoor dining area and water feature. With high ceilings and spacious, airy interiors, AltaVita offers a picturesque environment. Additionally, they cater to respite care needs, following the highest assisted living guidelines, making it a reliable choice for seniors seeking a supportive living experience in well-appointed assisted living apartments.

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Overview of The Grand at Broomfield Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Grand at Broomfield Assisted Living & Memory Care also offers independent living services. The upscale retirement home aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. They hope residents discover possibilities where anything can happen at home. The luxury home strives to provide residents with a home where they feel safe and confident to do more than they can imagine; it’s a home where opportunities await discovery.

As a Stellar Senior Living member, expect the Gallery at Broomfield lifestyle to offer essential services and world-class amenities that help with everyday living– housekeeping, transportation, and activities that fill up the calendar; amenities include lounge areas, spacious apartments, and a recreational room.

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Overview of San Marino Retirement Community

Ideally situated near Wolff Run Park in Westminster, CO, San Marino Retirement Community is an idyllic retreat that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Alongside purposely built and sophisticated accommodations, top-notch, personalized care is also provided to meet residents’ unique needs. Residents enjoy maintenance-free living with housekeeping, laundry, and linen services.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of fun activities and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Here, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive services and cozy communal spaces create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Flatirons Terrace Senior Living

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Flatirons Terrace Senior Living, a vibrant community in Boulder, CO, offering independent living. The community features specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can maintain their independence without hassles with the community’s maintenance services.

Residents gain easy access to plenty of recreation sites and delightful local amenities, providing leisure and wellness activities. Accommodating special diets, delightful and healthy meals are available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. This pet-friendly community is also equipped with a theater room, cozy indoor spaces, a game room, and a fitness center, creating the ideal setting for residents to spend their golden years without worries.

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Overview of Affinity at Fort Collins

Affinity at Fort Collins is an upscale 55+ retirement community where management heavily promotes an active lifestyle for seniors who can choose from various social opportunities in and out of the community. Affinity at Fort Collins is sure to provide a delightful lifestyle for seniors with a touch of elegance. 

The premier independent living community for retired seniors in Billings ensures that their residents’ living experience is centered on the wellness and independence of each individual and that everyone maintains an active and comfortable lifestyle. They offer a fitness center, an indoor pool, an arts and crafts studio, and common room areas. 

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Overview of Spectrum Retirement of Colorado

Located in the Denver Tech Center area of southeast Denver, Spectrum Retirement of Colorado is about 9 miles from the city center. The senior living community is housed in a high-rise building. It has been operating for 14 years.

The community offers a continuum of care. Care levels include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can move between support levels as their needs change without relocating to a new facility.

The minimum residency age is 55. Daily life is supported by round-the-clock coverage through a 24-hour emergency response system. Weekly housekeeping and scheduled transportation also help residents with routine needs. These services take regular errands and chores off a resident’s plate.

Personal Wi-Fi is available throughout the community. This can help residents stay connected with family. It also supports email, video calls, and streaming on residents’ own devices.

The surrounding neighborhood has a moderately walkable score of 57 out of 100. Some errands and outings can be handled on foot. Others may require a short drive or the community’s transportation service.

For families comparing a continuum-of-care setting with a single-level-of-care home, this can be important. Moving from independent living into assisted living or memory care on the same campus is a meaningful long-term consideration.

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Overview of Karl’s Farm 62+ Senior Apartments

Experience the lifestyle you deserve at Karl’s Farm 62+ Senior Apartments, an upscale community that offers independent living. Featuring sophisticated and specially designed studio to two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents live comfortably in retirement. Residents can feel at ease during their stay in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

Here, residents can spend their days as they please, especially with the newly furnished clubhouse and cozy communal spaces. Delightful restaurants, fast food chains, shopping malls, and groceries are also available nearby, ensuring residents can easily access leisure and necessities. The community is great for those looking to downsize in retirement, especially with its top-notch services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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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.