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Overview of Paramount Garden Apartments

Paramount Garden Apartments is an idyllic retreat nestled near the lush green spaces of Paramount Park in Lakewood, CO, offering independent living. Those 55+ can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are available, so residents can experience a worry-free lifestyle.

With cozy communal spaces like the clubhouse and fitness center, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. The community features a picnic area for residents to enjoy moments with friends over delightful meals. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life in retirement with the community’s dedicated services and top-rated amenities.

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Overview of Oakridge Crossing

Oakridge Crossing is one of the trusted independent living in Fort Collins. The home creates an open space for seniors to live life on their terms, and a place where the team of dedicated professionals is more than willing to provide a follow through the resident’s needs. Oakridge Crossing maintains an active lifestyle where endless possibilities await exploring. 

Seniors can immerse themselves in the range of comprehensive services in store for them– specialized programs, social activities, and professional care services for short-term respite stays. 

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Overview of Katherine & Charles Green Houses

Katherine & Charles Green Houses offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Longmont, CO. Skilled nursing and nursing home care provide licensed nursing support, while assisted living helps with daily tasks and independent living provides private living without daily care. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort during serious illness, and respite care provides a short term stay for someone who needs temporary support.

The community has four homes organized around 12 person households, with private suites that include full private baths, individual heating and cooling, electric beds, and in room personal lifts. Residents have private living space with equipment that supports comfort and mobility within the suite. Multiple care levels are available within the same community, which can suit a resident whose needs may change over time.

Rehabilitation services are available through Katherine & Charles Green Houses Skilled Care and Hover Short Term Rehab. Transportation is included for residents who use wheelchairs, while lit walkways, covered patios, and gated courtyards provide designated outdoor areas. Shannon Buxmann is the director, and the area is somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot for a resident who is able to walk independently.

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Solera Senior Living

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

Solera Senior Living in Denver, CO, offers four types of care, independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Individuals opting for independent living keep private homes there, utilize the services offered by the community, and manage their personal care. Assisted living provides support for daily activities within a private apartment, while memory care includes a secured environment and staff oversight.

A respite stay is brief, arranged around a family caregiver’s trip or recuperation. Having all four options, the community accommodates a resident whose requirements may change, as well as a family in need of temporary care.

Housing is available in studios, one-bedroom units, and two-bedroom units. A studio is a private space, while a two-bedroom suits couples or anyone who wants a companion under the same roof.

The structure has three floors. Solera has a Walk Score of 60, indicating it is somewhat walkable, and some nearby errands remain easy to accomplish on foot.

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Overview of St Vrain Manor Longmont Christian Housing

Nestled near Roosevelt Park in Longmont, CO, St. Vrain Manor Longmont Christian Housing is a dedicated community that offers independent living. Residents experience the utmost comfort and convenience with specially designed and spacious floor plans. The community also strives to maintain affordability, so low-income older adults can downsize without hassles.

Residents have easy access to recreational and wellness opportunities with thriving local amenities and leisure sites nearby. A variety of dining options are also available, with delightful restaurants around the community. With its warm and welcoming environment, residents are guaranteed to keep their peace of mind and thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Westhaven

Spend your golden years at Westhaven, an idyllic 62+ community in Lakewood, CO, offering independent living. Featuring fully furnished and spacious one-bedroom accommodations, the community strives to keep residents comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with the community’s dedicated services around the clock.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. With the community’s proximity to delightful local amenities and restaurants, residents enjoy various dining options to satisfy dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to maintain independence without the busy work, especially with its top-tier services and cozy communal spaces.

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Madonna Plaza

6275 Kearney St, Commerce City, CO 80022
Overview of Madonna Plaza

Madonna Plaza is a blissful haven in the harmonious neighborhood in Commerce City, CO, offering independent living. Residents enjoy a comfortable and safe retirement in the community’s beautifully furnished and cozy one-bedroom apartments. The community also promotes a vibrant and welcoming environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents gain easy access to their needs and leisure with plenty of thriving local amenities and recreation sites nearby. With convenient apartment and kitchen features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include laundry spaces, a fitness center, a business center, creating the ideal setting to residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of The Village at Arvada

Spend your best years at The Village at Arvada, an astounding 62+ community that offers independent living. Residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences with purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. The community also promotes a vibrant and friendly environment, so residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a carefully curated calendar of exciting events and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. The community’s proximity to delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities also provides residents with plenty of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a fitness center, a courtyard, a game room, a clubhouse, and a salon, creating the ideal setting for the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living

Located in the scenic city of Colorado Springs, CO, Summit Glen is a tight-knit senior living community that offers independent living. Residents indulge in stunning views from their open, bright, and cozy apartments, ranging from studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments–all equipped with safety features like emergency pull cords and fire prevention systems. Committed to creating an engaging environment, the community conducts an array of enriching activities, supported by a management team that lives on-site to ensure residents are enjoying their living experience within the community.

Residents are free to spend their time on more fun things to do with an attentive team that handles housekeeping, dirty linens, maintenance, and transportation to appointments. The community provides a resident travel program for residents who love to explore and take on new adventures. A talented culinary team prepares three delicious and nutritionally balanced meals, along with a 24-hour bar for coffee and snacks, making sure residents eat well throughout the day.

Starting Price $3,115/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living

Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living sits in the Belmar Park neighborhood of Lakewood, Colorado, providing independent living and short-term respite stays. Independent living caters to residents who desire a private home without requiring daily medical attention, while respite stays accommodate temporary visits during caregiver breaks.

Floor plans feature studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, making the community suitable for single occupancy, couples, or shared living arrangements. Outdoor paths and raised garden beds offer opportunities to spend time outside, while indoor amenities include a fitness center, game room, library, and beauty salon. Meals are prepared on site and served in the central dining room, with group activities organized around an ongoing engagement calendar.

A walk score of 65 indicates that residents can handle a portion of their daily errands on foot, and community-arranged transportation handles longer trips across town.

Prospective families evaluating independent senior living options in Lakewood can connect with Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living to inquire about current apartment availability or tour the property.

Starting Price $2,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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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: 91The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Colorado. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90