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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 232 independent living communities in Colorado using Colorado Dept. of Public Health and 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: 51/ 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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Grace Pointe Senior Care Community
IL
NH
AL
MC
Greeley (Cedarwoods)
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 76
Rank #348 / 527
Yes
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 51
Rank #625 / 869
Studio / 1 BedA+---
Clermont Park
IL
ADC
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Denver (University Hills)
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 76
Rank #381 / 527
No
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #283 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms-Teresa NealChristian Living NeighborhoodsPrivate pay
Holly Creek
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Centennial (East Peakview Avenue)
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #584 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Hover Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longmont
25
Facility 25
CO AVG 76
Rank #419 / 527
No
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #524 / 869
1 Bed----
Frasier Retirement Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 76
Rank #338 / 527
Yes
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 51
Rank #300 / 869
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Continuing Care at Wind Crest
IL
AL
MC
NH
Highlands Ranch (Westridge)
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 76
Rank #375 / 527
No
31
Facility 31
CO AVG 51
Rank #671 / 869
--Kelsey J FiccaWind Crest, Inc-
Oakwood Apartments
IL
NH
Castle Rock
-
Facility -
CO AVG 76
Rank #378 / 527
Yes
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 51
Rank #690 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Liberty Heights
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #299 / 527
Yes
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 51
Rank #572 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Alina SolorzanoGa Hc Reit II Liberty Trs Sub LLCPrivate pay
Peaks Care Center
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Longmont (Coffman Street)
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 76
Rank #189 / 527
No
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 51
Rank #107 / 869
-A+Julian HazlettHeights Healthcare Company, LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Vi at Highlands Ranch
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Highlands Ranch (Northridge)
-Yes
39
Facility 39
CO AVG 51
Rank #584 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage----
Brookdale Skyline
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs
82
Facility 82
CO AVG 76
Rank #227 / 527
Yes
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 51
Rank #794 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Anneliese Wilhelmina MuhlbauerBlc - Village At Skyline LLCPrivate pay, Medicare
Casey’s Pond Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Steamboat Springs
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 76
Rank #280 / 527
No
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 51
Rank #38 / 869
--Jeanine WoosleyNorthwest Colorado Visiting Nurse Association-
Brookdale Greenwood Village
IL
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Greenwood Village
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
Yes
71
Facility 71
CO AVG 51
Rank #207 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / PrivateB-Tabetha HoustonArc Greenwood Village, IncPrivate pay, Medicare
Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Pueblo (Belmont)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 527
No
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 51
Rank #226 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village
IL
AL
RC
Fort Collins (West Trilby Road)
64
Facility 64
CO AVG 76
Rank #289 / 527
No
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 51
Rank #775 / 869
-A+Natalie KorellThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
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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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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 Birchwood Manor Senior Apartments

Surrounded by delightful local amenities in Greeley, CO, Birchwood Manor Senior Apartments is an outstanding 62+ community that offers independent living. With a variety of specially designed and cozy floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. The community also offers an income-based rent, alongside paid utilities, to ease residents’ financial burdens.

Residents will not feel lonely with the community’s proximity to recreation sites and convenient local amenities, ensuring easy access to necessities and leisure. With on-site amenities and cozy communal spaces, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings. The community’s warm and welcoming environment makes it an ideal retirement destination.

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Overview of Presbyterian Towers

Conveniently located near UCHealth Parkview Medical Center in Pueblo, CO, Presbyterian Towers is a distinguished community that offers independent living. Featuring specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle with the community’s maintenance services and convenient apartment features.

With a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. With delightful restaurants nearby, residents enjoy a variety of dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is also equipped with a clubhouse, a fitness center, and a game room, creating the ideal setting for a blissful retirement.

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Overview of Golden West

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Boulder, CO, Golden West is a welcoming 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy hassle-free living with the community’s maintenance services and convenient apartment features.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with cozy communal and recreational spaces. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their independence.

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Overview of AltaVita Independent Living

AltaVita Independent Living is a blissful retreat set near Willow Farm Park in Longmont, CO, offering independent living. The community also features a variety of specially designed and cozy floor plans, alongside maintenance services, ensuring residents’ comfort and convenience. Residents can feel a sense of belonging in the community’s vibrant and welcoming environment.

A thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting programs is conducted, encouraging to maintain social connections and live actively. Delightful and nutritious meals are freshly prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Other amenities include a fitness center, a business center, and recreational spaces, creating the best setting for residents’ wellness.

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Overview of Longs Peak Residence

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Longmont, CO, Longs Peak Residence is a blissful community that offers independent living. The community features beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also enjoy maintenance-free living with on-site maintenance and other services.

With serene recreational sites and delightful local amenities nearby, residents have easy access to leisure and wellness opportunities. Several restaurants are also available, ensuring residents have plenty of dining options to satisfy their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those looking to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its friendly setting.

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Overview of Aspen Meadows Apartments

Enjoy a blissful retirement at Aspen Meadows Apartments, an idyllic retreat in Longmont, CO, offering independent living. With purposely built and spacious floor plans, residents can rest assured of finding the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also maintains affordability to provide high-quality housing for those with low incomes.

Residents gain easy access to their needs and leisure with a variety of local amenities and serene parks nearby. With convenient apartment features, residents can prepare meals according to their dietary needs. The community’s vibrant and friendly setting creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Auburn Ridge Senior Apartments

Auburn Ridge Senior Apartments is an idyllic 55+ community in Castle Rock, CO, offering independent living. The community provides affordable and specially designed floor plans, ensuring residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences and budgets. On-site maintenance and other services are also available for residents’ convenience and safety.

With various recreation sites and serene spaces nearby, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents have a variety of dining options with the community’s proximity to delightful restaurants and fast food chains. The community is great for those looking to live comfortably in their golden years.

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Overview of Sugar Valley Estates | Sky Active Living

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Sugar Valley Estates – Sky Active Living (Formerly Holiday Sugar Valley Estates), a blissful retreat in Loveland, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully furnished and spacious studio to two-bedroom floor plans, residents can ease their worries and enjoy the utmost comfort. The community also helps with housekeeping and other chores to ensure a hassle-free lifestyle.

Fun recreational activities and exciting events allow residents to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also available to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides salon and concierge services, allowing residents to live conveniently. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life with the community’s state-of-the-art amenities and friendly setting.

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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 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.