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Overview of Solista Longmont by Cogir

Ideally set near a shopping mall in Main Street, Longmont, CO, Solista Longmont by Cogir is an idyllic community that focuses on independent living. With its commitment to residents’ welfare, the community provides around-the-clock emergency and non-emergency response to ensure a maintenance-free lifestyle. Residents are free to select among a variety of well-designed residences ranging from studio to two-bedroom floor plans for better comfort and familiarity.

The community utilizes innovations like the Lively Mobile Plus Device to provide better support for residents without restraining their independence. Fun-filled activities and social events are also conducted to foster a sense of belongingness. With restaurant-style dining, residents will surely enjoy mealtimes that satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. Amenities include serene gardens and community grounds, a library, a fitness, center, an art room, and so much more.

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Overview of MorningStar Senior Living of Parker

MorningStar Senior Living of Parker offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Parker, Colorado. Independent living provides a private residence with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, medication, and other daily tasks. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community is in the East Mainstreet neighborhood and opened in 2003. Residents can choose from studios, one-bedroom residences, and two-bedroom residences. A studio is a single private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Starting prices are $6,275 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting.

Residents have access to a swimming pool, salon, spa, fitness center, restaurant, courtyards, and a rooftop dining deck, with spaces for exercise, personal care, meals, and time outdoors. Scheduled outings and transportation support activities away from the property. Dining can accommodate low sodium, sugar free, no sugar added, vegetarian, low fat, gluten free, and dairy free diets, while wellness services include individualized service plans, Montessori based therapies, and rehabilitation services. Pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet in the community. A Walk Score of 71 indicates a very walkable area, with most errands possible on foot, including trips to nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes for a resident who no longer drives.

Starting Price $6,275/Month

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Overview of St. Andrew’s Village

Make the most of your best years at St. Andrew’s Village, an outstanding community in Aurora, CO, offering independent living and assisted living. Alongside various specially designed and spacious accommodations, exceptional care tailored to residents’ personal needs is provided to ensure comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the chores and daily activities.

With a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an indoor pool, a library, a media room, a chapel, a fitness center, and a game room, making it an ideal retirement destination.

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Overview of Eaton Senior Communities

Eaton Senior Communities is a locally owned and operated independent living community in Lakewood, CO, that offers affordable accommodations for those 62+. With a variety of thoughtfully designed studio and one-bedroom apartments, the community ensures older adults can feel at home in its warm and nurturing environment. Restaurant-style dining, life enrichment programs, and service coordination are also offered to help maintain residents’ independence with ease. The community also features HUD-subsidized apartments, offering income-based rents to ensure affordability.

Gardening, themed events, and plenty of activities accompany residents, ensuring they remain active and socially engaged. Scheduled transportation, a hair salon, and on-site occupational and physical therapy are also offered for residents’ convenience. Bus stops, shops, and restaurants also surround the area, providing residents with easy access to their needs and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Colorado, this independent living community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe.

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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 The Summit

Make every moment count at The Summit, a distinguished 62+ community that offers independent living. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are available in a vibrant and friendly environment, ensuring residents feel a sense of belonging during their stay. Here, residents enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with on-site maintenance and management.

Residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that aim to keep them active and socially engaged. The community also works with Legacy Healthcare Services to provide physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Restaurant-style dining is also available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its comprehensive services and top-notch amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Broadview Apartments

Experience the best of your independence at Broadview Apartments, a distinct 62+ community in Greeley, CO, offering independent living. The community features affordable and purposely built accommodations, ensuring residents can downsize without hassles. Residents also enjoy a convenient lifestyle with on-site laundry rooms and maintenance services.

With recreation sites and delightful local amenities nearby, residents gain easy access to a variety of entertainment and wellness opportunities. The community also provides meal services twice a week for residents’ convenience. Residents thrive in their golden years amidst the community’s stress-free and welcoming setting.

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Overview of Nine Mile Station Senior Living

Live a blissful retirement at Nine Mile Station Senior Living, a blissful retreat in Aurora, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living with utilities and emergency services.

Here, residents have easy access to plenty of recreation and wellness opportunities with the community’s proximity to thriving local amenities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents during their stay to ease their loneliness. With a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, including a rooftop deck, a fitness center, and a community center, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Brookdale Tamarac Square

Brookdale Tamarac Square in Denver, CO focuses on independent living, giving residents a private residence coupled with shared community services without daily hands-on care. This arrangement fits seniors looking to maintain full control over their daily schedules. Floor plans include one-bedroom and two-bedroom apartments, with the two-bedroom layout giving couples extra space to live together.

Health and recreation features include a fitness center and an outdoor swimming pool, while pet-friendly policies enable new residents to bring their pets along. Moving around the neighborhood is straightforward thanks to a walk score of 72, which allows non-driving residents to complete the majority of their daily errands on foot.

Prospective individuals seeking independent senior living with pet-friendly accommodations and easy access to local shops can get in touch with the community to learn more or schedule a tour.

Starting Price $3,890/Month

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Overview of The Gallery at Fort Collins Leasing Center

The Gallery at Fort Collins Leasing Center offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Fort Collins, CO. Independent living provides private living without daily care, assisted living helps with tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision. Having all three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving between levels can happen without leaving the community.

Housing includes studios, one-bedroom layouts, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio offers one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. The community is in the Cove Island Condominiums neighborhood. With a Walk Score of 71, the area falls in the very walkable band, and most errands can be completed on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to get out independently. Residents may continue living with their pets because pets are allowed.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
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    Regulatory
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    Visual Media
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    Website
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    Stability
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    Environment
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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.

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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
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  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Independent Living in Colorado at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 55/ 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: 90The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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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 227 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.