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| MacKenzie Place – Colorado Springs | IL AL MC | Colorado Springs (East Colorado Springs) | 84
Facility
84
CO AVG
76
Rank
#226 / 533 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
CO AVG
51
Rank
#549 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | David Hill | Mackenzie Place Colorado Springs LLC | Private pay |
| Springbrooke Retirement | IL AL MC RC | Denver (East) | 151
Facility
151
CO AVG
76
Rank
#41 / 533 | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
51
Rank
#68 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Fanny Rouse | Springfield Group LLC | Private pay |
| Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge | IL AL | Westminster (North Central Westminster) | 100
Facility
100
CO AVG
76
Rank
#161 / 533 | Yes |
53
Facility
53
CO AVG
51
Rank
#445 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Melissa Ward | Keystone Federal LLC | Private pay, Medicaid |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | IL AL MC NH | Greenwood Village | 90
Facility
90
CO AVG
76
Rank
#198 / 533 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CO AVG
51
Rank
#208 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / Private | B- | Tabetha Houston | Arc Greenwood Village, Inc | Private pay, Medicare |
| Balfour Riverfront Park | IL AL MC | Denver (Ballpark District) | 100
Facility
100
CO AVG
76
Rank
#161 / 533 | Yes |
91
Facility
91
CO AVG
51
Rank
#34 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Kristen Curran-Brookham | Well Balfour Tenant LLC | Private pay |
| Bonaventure of Castle Rock | IL AL MC | Castle Rock (Low Meadow Boulevard) | 88
Facility
88
CO AVG
76
Rank
#213 / 533 | No |
34
Facility
34
CO AVG
51
Rank
#637 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Heather Brown | Bonaventure Of Castle Rock LLC | Private pay |
| Grace Pointe Continuing Care Senior Campus | IL AL MC | Greeley (Cedarwoods) | 105
Facility
105
CO AVG
76
Rank
#141 / 533 | Yes |
35
Facility
35
CO AVG
51
Rank
#627 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Miss Ing Admin Information | Wgcc LLC | Private pay |
| Bonaventure Senior Living – Colorado Springs | IL AL MC | Colorado Springs | 109
Facility
109
CO AVG
76
Rank
#120 / 533 | Yes |
26
Facility
26
CO AVG
51
Rank
#716 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Vanessa Zabojnik | Bonaventure Of Colorado Springs LLC | Private pay |
| Bonaventure of Thornton | IL AL MC | Thornton | 95
Facility
95
CO AVG
76
Rank
#184 / 533 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
CO AVG
51
Rank
#467 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Mikea Crumity | Bonaventure Of Thornton LLC | Private pay |
| Sunrise at FlatIrons | IL AL MC | Broomfield (Summit Boulevard) | 114
Facility
114
CO AVG
76
Rank
#100 / 533 | Yes |
68
Facility
68
CO AVG
51
Rank
#260 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Michael Holbrook | Welltower Opco Group LLC | Private pay |
| MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins | IL AL MC | Fort Collins (Mackenzie Place) | 61
Facility
61
CO AVG
76
Rank
#302 / 533 | Yes |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
51
Rank
#328 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed | A+ | Katy Durham | Mackenzie Place Fort Collins LLC | Private pay |
| AltaVita Memory Care Centre | IL AL MC RC | Longmont | 56
Facility
56
CO AVG
76
Rank
#331 / 533 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
CO AVG
51
Rank
#467 / 872 | Private Rooms | A+ | Linda Berens | Altavita Memory Care Centre LLC | Private pay |
| Inglenook At Brighton | IL AL HC MC NH PC RC | Brighton (Vernon Park Apartments) | 110
Facility
110
CO AVG
76
Rank
#108 / 533 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CO AVG
51
Rank
#208 / 872 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Stephanie Downare | Inglenook Senior Ventures, LP | Private pay, Medicaid |
| Good Samaritan Society – Loveland Village | IL AL HC RC | Loveland | 104
Facility
104
CO AVG
76
Rank
#148 / 533 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
CO AVG
51
Rank
#814 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Tammi Lynn Lehto | The Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society | Private pay, Medicaid, Medicare |
| Bonaventure of Pueblo | IL AL MC | Pueblo (Hyde Park) | 106
Facility
106
CO AVG
76
Rank
#134 / 533 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
CO AVG
51
Rank
#814 / 872 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Miss Ing Admin Information | Bonaventure Of Pueblo LLC | Private pay |
Solstice at Mesa View, located in Grand Junction, offers a secure haven where residents relish a vibrant life. Nestled in the renowned wine country area of Colorado, this community boasts breathtaking outdoors and easy access to St. Mary’s Medical Center. Here, personal care professionals and home care agencies provide essential assistance, from daily living support to medication reminders, ensuring seniors feel truly at home.
As a haven of independent senior living, Solstice at Mesa View values residents’ autonomy, respecting their decisions and preferences. The community hosts a lively activity calendar and a dedicated veterans program as well, fostering a sense of camaraderie and connection. Moreover, they offer comprehensive healthcare benefits, enhancing the well-being of the seniors they serve. With its spacious and homelike atmosphere, Solstice at Mesa View provides ample areas for recreation, socialization, and relaxation, making it the ideal choice for those seeking independent living homes.
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.
An exceptional senior living community based on 30th Street, Boulder, CO, Brookdale at Home Denver offers companion care, personal care, and respite care. With a kind, compassionate, and responsible team, the community ensures relaxation and safety. Taking a step towards asking for assistance and trusting others, seniors ease their minds and keep their worries at bay with a lending hand from Brookdale at Home Denver.
As a private in-home care provider, the community ensures the comfort of seniors within their doorsteps. Providing care and support personalized to their needs and preferences, the community goes above and beyond in enhancing seniors’ quality of life. No qualifications are needed and individuals who are in need of support are welcome to reach out to Brookdale Home Denver.
Make the most of your golden years at Azteca Apartments, a blissful retreat in Pueblo, CO, offering independent living. Residents can rest their worries with affordable and well-thought-out accommodations, dedicated to their comfort and safety. The community also provides round-the-clock maintenance, so residents can enjoy hassle-free living.
Residents have easy access to a variety of delightful restaurants and serene recreation sites for leisure and wellness. The community also strives to ease financial burdens with income-based rents and free utilities. With scenic views and a welcoming environment, residents experience a blissful retirement.
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.
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.
Surrounded by thriving local amenities in Arvada, CO, Marcella Manor Apartments is an astounding community that offers independent living. Residents have the finest retirement experience with beautifully furnished and cozy one- and two-bedroom accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment. 24-hour emergency maintenance, management, and laundry spaces are also available, so residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle.
With cozy communal spaces and fun amenities, residents can spend their days as they please. Several restaurants and thriving local amenities are also set nearby, providing residents with a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community is great for those looking to live independently in their golden years.
Enjoy the best of your golden years at The Suites at Someren Glen, a distinct community in Centennial, CO, offering independent living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available around the clock. Purposely built and spacious accommodations are also available in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.
Here, residents will not feel lonely with a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs conducted to keep them active and socially connected. Healthy and delicious meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s comprehensive care and extensive amenities.
Arbor View Senior Living, established in 1964, provides an ideal haven for seniors seeking a secure and vibrant lifestyle. Located near downtown Arvada, it offers the perfect blend of convenience and tranquility. Seniors aged 55 and above find a safe and nurturing environment here, where their wellness goals, encompassing mind, body, and spirit, are deeply valued.
The community stands out for its personalized approach to care. With services ranging from independent living to specialized care, they cater to individual needs and passions, rejecting any one-size-fits-all solutions. This personalized touch ensures that residents and their families experience an elevated standard of living. Moreover, its property boasts well-kept grounds, picturesque surroundings, courtyards, and walking paths, providing ample opportunities for socialization and relaxation.
Located on Torino Circle, Columbine Patio Homes is a retirement community in Fort Collins, Colorado, that provides independent living services to adults 55+. The community also features private apartments in a single-story setting, focusing on older adults’ comfort and privacy. Housekeeping, beauty services, and transportation are also provided for residents’ convenience. Small animal companions are also welcome to accompany residents, as the community promotes a pet-friendly environment.
Social programs, recreational activities, and exercise programs promote holistic wellness and encourage residents to socialize. Its surrounding area also earned a walkability score of 71, making it very walkable and allowing residents to reach most amenities and services on foot. Columbine Patio Homes also provides a variety of floor plans to meet older adults’ preferences.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these independent living communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 225 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.


















