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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 |
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.
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.
Make the most of your best years at St. Andrew’s Village, an outstanding community in Aurora, CO, offering independent living and assisted living. Alongside various specially designed and spacious accommodations, exceptional care tailored to residents’ personal needs is provided to ensure comfort and safety. Residents enjoy a worry-free lifestyle with the community handling the chores and daily activities.
With a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Residents also delight in delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Amenities include an indoor pool, a library, a media room, a chapel, a fitness center, and a game room, making it an ideal retirement destination.
Experience the best of your independence at V-Esprit, a blissful 55+ community in Aurora, CO, offering independent living. Purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans are set in the community’s 14 acres of scenic and serene setting. Here, residents have maintenance-free living with the community helping with housekeeping and maintenance.
Fun programs and exciting events are conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Residents gain easy access to thriving local amenities, especially with transportation services. Amenities include a pool, a fitness center, an in-house theater, a gym, and a library, creating the perfect setting for residents’ recreation and wellness.
A proud member of the MorningStar Senior Living Group, MorningStar of Parker provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services that are all tailored to each individual’s needs. The community prides itself on providing the best services; striving to be the top-ranked assisted living community in Aurora. An elegant community that is built on its contemporary design and styling, allowing for a more luxurious environment while providing resort-like service. Residents of MorningStar of Parker can rest assured that they can feel like they’re a home away from home.
The community boasts elegant designs and upscale amenities such as its dining room, brightly-lit lounge areas, spacious apartments, courtyard, and arts and crafts studio. MorningStar promotes a stress-free lifestyle for their residents, providing essential services– housekeeping, social and recreational events, and transportation events. Management encourages residents to participate in activities and maximize the amenities to socialize and promote a warm and welcoming environment.
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.













