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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 independent living communities in CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & 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: 53/ 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

Compare Independent Living around Colorado

Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Clermont Park
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #380 / 526
No
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 53
Rank #283 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-Teresa NealChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate pay
Grace Pointe Senior Care Community
IL
NH
AL
MC
Greeley (Cedarwoods)
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 76
Rank #348 / 526
Yes
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 53
Rank #625 / 848
Studio / 1 BedA+Rebeaka Varghese--
Hover Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #418 / 526
No
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 53
Rank #524 / 848
1 Bed-Shannon Buxmann--
Holly Creek
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial (East Peakview Avenue)
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #418 / 526
Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 53
Rank #584 / 848
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Springbrooke Retirement
IL
AL
MC
RC
Denver (East)
151
Facility 151
CO AVG 76
Rank #39 / 526
Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 53
Rank #68 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Fanny RouseSpringfield Group LLCPrivate pay
Continuing Care at Wind Crest
IL
AL
MC
NH
Highlands Ranch (Westridge)
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 76
Rank #375 / 526
Yes
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 53
Rank #671 / 848
--Kelsey J FiccaWind Crest, Inc-
Frasier Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 526
Yes
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 53
Rank #300 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Harvard Square by Cogir
IL
AL
MC
Denver (Southeast)
155
Facility 155
CO AVG 76
Rank #34 / 526
Yes
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 53
Rank #132 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedC+Phyllis DelaricheliereCref3 Harvard Square Lessee, LLCPrivate pay
Lakewood Reserve
IL
AL
MC
Lakewood (Belmar)
274
Facility 274
CO AVG 76
Rank #2 / 526
Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 53
Rank #68 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--Pierce Senior Care LLCPrivate pay
The Argyle
IL
AL
Denver (Northwest)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 76
Rank #52 / 526
No
94
Facility 94
CO AVG 53
Rank #28 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed-Tom CarlsonThe Ladies Relief Society Of DenverPrivate pay
The Belleview Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Englewood
178
Facility 178
CO AVG 76
Rank #20 / 526
Yes
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 53
Rank #98 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Shelby BulferHsre-Dial X Trs LLCPrivate pay
Balfour Riverfront Park
IL
AL
MC
Denver (Ballpark District)
100
Facility 100
CO AVG 76
Rank #158 / 526
Yes
91
Facility 91
CO AVG 53
Rank #34 / 848
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Kristen Curran-BrookhamWell Balfour Tenant LLCPrivate pay
The Pearl at Boulder Creek
IL
AL
MC
Boulder
135
Facility 135
CO AVG 76
Rank #56 / 526
Yes
79
Facility 79
CO AVG 53
Rank #122 / 848
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kelly DwyerHsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLCPrivate pay
Village at Belmar
IL
AL
MC
Lakewood (Creighton)
115
Facility 115
CO AVG 76
Rank #97 / 526
Yes
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 53
Rank #180 / 848
2 BedA+Diego BarrantesBmsh I Lakewood Co LLCPrivate pay
Liberty Heights
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 526
Yes
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 53
Rank #572 / 848
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Alina SolorzanoGa Hc Reit II Liberty Trs Sub LLCPrivate pay
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Overview of Oakshire Trails

Live a blissful retirement at Oakshire Trail Apartments, an exceptional 55+ community in Pueblo, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and convenience. The community’s maintenance services and convenient apartment features allow residents to enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with fun recreational and communal spaces. With private dining rooms, residents delight in delicious and healthy meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a library, a theater room, medical clinic offices, a media room, a game room, a fitness center, a putting green, and serene walking trails, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.

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Overview of Academy Mapleton Hill

Beautifully nestled near Mount Sanitas Trailhead in Boulder, CO, the Academy Mapleton Hill is a blissful retreat that offers independent living. The community is committed to residents’ comfort and safety, beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are available. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with the community helping with maintenance and repairs.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle. Delightful and healthy dining options are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include a theater, a library, a grand hall, a fitness center, and a pool, ideal for residents’ leisure and wellness.

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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 The Cottages of Hilltop

The Cottages of Hilltop is an independent living community in Grand Junction, CO, offering luxurious accommodations for older adults. Featuring upscale amenities in a welcoming environment, the community ensures older adults find a home away from home. With a 24-hour response system, housekeeping, and utilities, residents experience maintenance-free living. Dedicated to helping residents live independently, the community also includes utilities in its monthly fees to ease financial challenges.

Group outings, walking clubs, and game nights foster interactions and encourage residents to stay active. With spacious living areas and outdoor patios, residents can rest and move around comfortably. Located near Fairmount Health Park, restaurants, the city market, and public transportation in the lively residential area of Grand Junction, the community ensures residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. As one of the trusted choices for senior living in Colorado, this independent living community ensures older adults can thrive in retirement.

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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 Brookdale Senior Living – El Camino

Brookdale Senior Living – El Camino is a highly recognized assisted living community in Pueblo, CO, that ensures a maintenance-free retirement. With its resort-style setting, the community provides older adults with a place to live their later years actively. Assistance with daily living activities, recreational activities, and home maintenance is also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Through a personalized approach to care, the community ensures residents are comfortable and well-cared for during their stay.

Movie nights, mind-stimulating games, and group fitness classes provide residents with various options for leisure and wellness. The community also features a community kitchen, an outdoor garden courtyard, and scenic walking paths, creating the ideal setting where residents can connect with peers and relax. Situated near a fire station, a park, and public transportation, residents are guaranteed easy access to their needs. As one of Brookdale Communities, this assisted living community is a trusted choice for retirement in Colorado.

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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 Grace View

Grace View is a 48-bed residential community in Carbondale, Colorado, in a highly walkable neighborhood where lots of errands can be done on foot. It operates with 24-hour staffing and nursing services, providing a structured environment for occupants working toward recovery and stability.

The program is grounded in rehabilitation and recovery support. Residents can access individual and group counseling focused on substance abuse recovery, alongside services for self-care and medication management. The community spotlights forward momentum, offering job readiness training and GED preparation for occupants looking to rebuild their career prospects. Beyond clinical support, Grace View highlights social reintegration and wellness. Programming includes family counseling to strengthen relationships, community volunteering opportunities to re-engage residents with meaningful activity, and health and wellness activities that address overall well-being. As part of daily support, nutritious meals are provided.

The neighborhood’s high walkability is a practical asset for visiting family members and residents managing appointments and local errands on foot. For those seeking a community-based recovery program with structured support and a focus on independence and employment, Grace View’s blend of clinical services and life-skills programming may be suitable to explore.

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Overview of The Wexford

Ideally located in Larimer County, Loveland, CO, The Wexford offers a warm and inviting senior living community for independent living. Here, residents can look forward to enjoying an independent lifestyle supported with 24-hour supervision and assistance by a kind and dedicated on-site team. Accommodations are designed with residents’ comfort and welfare in mind and come in an array of studios, on-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans to accommodate various preferences and needs.

Safety and security is guaranteed with emergency pull-cords in each apartment, security cameras at all doors, and a security team patrolling every night. Weekly housekeeping, personal laundry facilities, and comfortable van transportation services are available to save residents from the common worries and hassles of everyday living. Three nutritious meals are served daily, complemented with a 24/7 beverage bar, ensuring residents are always full, satisfied, and hydrated.

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Englewood
Brookdale Meridian Englewood is a continuing care retirement community located in Englewood, Colorado. It offers multiple levels of care including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. Residents can enjoy a variety of amenities and activities designed to enhance their quality of life.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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.

  • 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.