Page 16 of Best Independent Living in Colorado

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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 award-winning 24/7 care in a home-like environment. The facility is meticulously maintained, providing a real sense of home for its residents. Their compassionate services extend to those in need of hospice, palliative, and end-of-life care, ensuring every individual’s unique needs are met. With registered nurses, certified nursing assistants, and full clinical support, Katherine & Charles Green Houses offer comprehensive healthcare services. The facility holds Medicaid and Medicare licenses, ensuring affordability and accessibility for residents from all walks of life, including those with disabilities and varying financial circumstances.

The houses are equipped with electric beds and in-room personal lifts, enhancing mobility and comfort. Home-cooked meals are also served in a family-style dining setting, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere. What’s more, the community features well-lit walkways and covered patios, allowing residents to enjoy the outdoors comfortably. Each detail, from colors to furnishings and layouts, is meticulously designed to create a delightful and empowering experience for residents every day.

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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 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.

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Overview of Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living

Residing in the peaceful neighborhood of West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO, is the charming senior living community of Lakewood Estates that offers independent living. Have a relaxing time surrounded by senior-friendly and vibrant spaces. The community boasts a kind and compassionate team helping seniors with household responsibilities and keeping their surroundings neat.

Here, residents have more opportunities to explore new interests and rediscover passions through fun activities and enrichment programs. The community also provides meal services and transportation to ensure seniors enjoy a convenient and hassle-free retirement. Lakewood Estates strives to provide a safe place for seniors to make the most out of their best years without worries.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    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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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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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.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • 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.

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

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

  • Includes
  • 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.

  • Includes
  • 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.