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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

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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 Arbor View Senior Living

Operating for over eight years, Arbor View Senior Living is a residential care community in Arvada, Colorado, that offers nursing care along with assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care. Owned and operated by Arbor View Care Center LLC and administered by Nicole Overby, the community can accommodate up to 36 residents. Moreover, the community’s executive director holds an assisted living residence administrator license and has more than 13 years of caregiving experience.

With multiple levels of care offered under one roof, the community can accommodate older adults’ evolving needs. Located in the Scenic Heights neighborhood, the community is about five miles from Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital. Studio and one-bedroom floor plans are among the accommodations offered.

Courtyards and walking paths are also available, which provide space for socializing and outdoor relaxation. Additionally, chef-prepared meals with personalized options and themed buffets are provided, along with transportation services, fitness and recreation programs. The community is also pet-friendly, allowing older adults to bring small animal companions.

Some services can be reached on foot in its relatively walkable neighborhood. However, transportation may be beneficial to access most errands.

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Overview of Oakwood Apartments

Surrounded by tranquil recreation sites in Castle Rock, CO, Oakwood Apartments is an outstanding community that offers independent living. With cozy and purposely built one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents experience the utmost comfort and convenience. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with plenty of apartment features and laundry spaces.

Popular landmarks and delightful local amenities are set nearby, ensuring residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. An on-site grill and clubhouse are also available, promoting social interaction over delectable meals. The community is ideal for those looking to live independently in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Village Crest Apartments

Village Crest Apartments is a distinguished community in Commerce City, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and cozy one- to three-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and convenience. 24-hour emergency maintenance and a responsible management are available, ensuring residents experience hassle-free living.

Residents have fun and make new friends with cozy communal spaces and friendly setting. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ensure they won’t feel lonely. The community’s proximity to thriving local amenities and delightful restaurants ensure residents have easy access to their necessities and leisure. Amenities include a fitness center, a business center, a playground.

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Overview of Aspendale Littleton

Aspendale Littleton is an active independent living community in Littleton, CO, that has luxurious amenities and dedicated services for those 55+. Featuring resort-style amenities, the community doubles its efforts to keep older adults comfortable while promoting a lively environment. Daily activities, a gourmet kitchen, and maintenance services are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. With its commitment to enriching residents’ living experiences, the community’s spaces are thoughtfully designed to foster connections.

Educational seminars, game nights, and local group trips are just some of the life enrichment programs that residents can participate in to explore new interests and gain fun experiences. A pool, an exterior courtyard with grills, and raised garden beds also provide residents with more options for leisure. Bergen Reservoirs, recreation sites, and local amenities also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This independent living community has luxurious amenities that aim to provide older adults with the finest retirement experience, making it an ideal option for senior living in Colorado.

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Overview of Aspendale Centennial

Spend a blissful retirement at Aspendale Centennial, a blissful haven in Centennial, CO, offering independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents’ comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a convenient lifestyle with convenient apartment features and maintenance services.

Fun events and exciting trips are conducted to keep residents active and socially engaged. The community also conducts cooking and potluck parties to promote social interactions over delightful and healthy meals. With state-of-the-art amenities, including an arts studio, a pool, a spa, a fitness room, and a spacious courtyard, residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Situated on South 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living is an eminent senior living community providing a spectrum of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. Featuring spacious and well-made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy a luxurious and secure retirement. Reach your full potential with the highest quality of care and assistance from a kind and well-trained team of Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living.

Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living doubles its efforts to provide seniors with the proper support they need with various levels of care offered. With several activities to participate in inside and outside the campus, residents enjoy new endeavors and relive old hobbies. Treat yourself to restaurant-style dining that satisfies your dietary requirements and preferences. The community is a haven for seniors to live their golden years in comfort and luxury.

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Overview of Renew Saddle Rock Aurora

Renew Saddle Rock Aurora is on the southeast edge of the Denver metro, in Aurora’s Saddle Rock – Bay Hill neighborhood, about 3.2 miles from AdventHealth Parker and 16.8 miles from the city center. The address is 7475 S Shawnee St. It’s a car-dependent area, with a Walk Score of 29, so transportation access matters here. The community offers transportation services on-site.

The facility covers assisted living, independent living, and memory care under one roof, with a minimum age of 55. That three-level range is worth noting: it means residents who enter at an independent living level can move into assisted or memory care on the same campus if their needs shift, rather than having to relocate entirely. For families planning ahead, that continuity has practical value.

The community has been running for 12 years. That’s a meaningful track record, not a brand-new operation, but not a decades-old institution either.

What’s confirmed is the care type range, the location, the operating history, and transportation access; it’s a mid-tenure, multi-level care campus in a car-dependent suburban pocket of southeast Aurora.

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Overview of The Grand at Broomfield Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Grand at Broomfield Assisted Living & Memory Care also offers independent living services. The upscale retirement home aims to provide an enjoyable lifestyle that promotes convenience and growth. They hope residents discover possibilities where anything can happen at home. The luxury home strives to provide residents with a home where they feel safe and confident to do more than they can imagine; it’s a home where opportunities await discovery.

As a Stellar Senior Living member, expect the Gallery at Broomfield lifestyle to offer essential services and world-class amenities that help with everyday living– housekeeping, transportation, and activities that fill up the calendar; amenities include lounge areas, spacious apartments, and a recreational room.

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Snow Cap Ridge

1383 W 88Th Avenue 307, Thornton, CO 80260
Overview of Snow Cap Ridge

Peacefully set near Bell Roth Park in Thornton, CO, Snow Cap Ridge is a vibrant 55+ community that offers independent living. With 28 well-maintained and spacious accommodations, residents can rest assured of living comfortably and safely. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, with convenient apartment features and maintenance services.

Residents can spend their days as they please with recreation sites and natural spaces nearby. Delightful restaurants and convenient local amenities are also available, giving residents a variety of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is great for those looking to downsize in retirement.

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Overview of Pinecrest Apartments

Spend a blissful retirement at Pinecrest Apartments, a distinct community in Commerce City, CO, offering independent living. The community features a variety of purposely built and sophisticated one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ideal for residents’ comfort and safety. Residents can ease their worries with convenient apartment features and maintenance services.

With plenty of thriving local amenities and serene recreation sites nearby, residents can spend their days as they please. Residents can prepare their meals and enjoy a variety of dining options with fully furnished kitchens and delightful restaurants nearby. The community’s vibrant and welcoming environment create the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their independence in retirement.

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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.