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Best Independent Living in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 225 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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Jun 2026
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225 homes
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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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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 BedA+David HillMackenzie Place Colorado Springs LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Fanny RouseSpringfield Group LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Melissa WardKeystone Federal LLCPrivate 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 / PrivateB-Tabetha HoustonArc Greenwood Village, IncPrivate 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 BedA+Kristen Curran-BrookhamWell Balfour Tenant LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Heather BrownBonaventure Of Castle Rock LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Miss Ing Admin InformationWgcc LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Vanessa ZabojnikBonaventure Of Colorado Springs LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Mikea CrumityBonaventure Of Thornton LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Michael HolbrookWelltower Opco Group LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Katy DurhamMackenzie Place Fort Collins LLCPrivate 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 RoomsA+Linda BerensAltavita Memory Care Centre LLCPrivate 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 BedA+Stephanie DownareInglenook Senior Ventures, LPPrivate 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 BedA+Tammi Lynn LehtoThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyPrivate 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 BedA+Miss Ing Admin InformationBonaventure Of Pueblo LLCPrivate pay
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Overview of Mirasol Senior Community

Make the most of your independence at Mirasol Senior Community, a thriving 55+ community in Loveland, CO, offering independent living. The community has specially designed and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans, ensuring comfort and safety. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with the community’s dedicated services.

With cozy communal spaces and fun recreational activities, residents can spend their days as they please for leisure and wellness. Residents also have quick access to their necessities and wellness with delightful local amenities nearby. Amenities include a fitness room, a business hub, a game room, a community garden, and serene walking trails, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

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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 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 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 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 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 Frasier Retirement Community

Experience the best of your golden years at Frasier Retirement Community, an idyllic retreat in Boulder, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Alongside beautifully furnished and spacious floor plans, exceptional care tailored to residents’ needs is provided to ensure comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the housekeeping and other chores.

With a well-thought-out calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Delightful and well-balanced meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community’s continuum of care and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for residents to live a blissful retirement.

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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 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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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.