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Best Independent Living in Colorado

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 226 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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226 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 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
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Overview of Hyland Hills Senior Living

Experience senior living to its fullest with Hyland Hills Senior Living located in Westminster, CO, offering assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. Here, residents can choose from cozy and well-appointed accommodations ranging from studio to one-bedroom and two-bedroom. The assisted living communities are carefully designed to offer exceptional comfort, high-quality services, and stunning surroundings. For memory care, the community provides activities such as games, listening to residents’ favorite music, doing crafts, and other offerings that help individuals living with memory care needs.

Offering above-and-beyond services, residents can enjoy chef-prepared dining experiences, housekeeping and laundry services, transportation, 24-hour assistance, and more. Participate in a full calendar of social activities and other life enrichment programs for continuing engagement and development such as weekly shopping trips, golf competitions, strength training, and many more. At Hyland Hills Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of The Gardens at Viewpointe

Nestled in El Paso County, Colorado Springs, CO, The Gardens at Viewpointe is a compassionate senior living community that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Residents can comfortably relax knowing their needs are met by a dedicated care team available 24/7, complemented with a licensed nurse supervision and 24-hour emergency call systems for added security and safety. The community provides residents with various care services, including personal care assistance, medication management, regular health assessments, and monitoring for chronic conditions.

Each day is an opportunity to make new connections, learn new things, and continue past passions with a broad range of exciting activities and community amenities designed to foster meaningful engagement, leisure, and relaxation. Residents have plenty of time to focus on their well-being with maintenance, housekeeping, laundry, and transportation services provided. Here, residents are guaranteed to flourish and thrive with comprehensive care services and a nurturing environment.

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Overview of Gardens Care Senior Living – Homestead

Located in Lakewood, Colorado, Gardens Care Senior Living Homestead graces a 4.25-acre campus, featuring 24 Independent Living cottages and 35 Assisted Living apartments. This assisted living community presents premier assisted living with a relaxed atmosphere, complemented by a dedicated 24-hour staff, ensuring residents receive attentive care around the clock. The Assisted Living apartments have mini-kitchens and full private bathrooms, providing seniors with comfort and convenience. They have the luxury to choose between one-bedroom apartments or studio apartments, catering to their preferences.

Embracing a sense of community, Gardens Care Senior Living Homestead offers beautiful common areas, including two outside patios, ideal for visiting, dining, or simply relishing the great outdoors. The newly remodeled lodge, private suites, salon, library, billiard room, and theater room contribute to the array of inviting spaces available to residents. Discover a place where seniors can savor their golden years with comfort, joy, and peace of mind at Gardens Care Senior Living Homestead.

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Overview of Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo

Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo is one of the city’s best independent living, assisted living, and memory care communities. The senior living home programs and activities help individuals develop an active lifestyle and hassle-free living while maintaining independence. Holistic wellness is the goal of the dedicated team of professionals; they ensure that the vibrant home-like atmosphere presents a feeling that elevates their daily living.

Community features include a billiards room, a computer lounge, a chapel, a library, a salon, and a quiet area. Services include handicapped-accessible features, housekeeping, an emergency response system, and washer/dryer hookups.

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Hillcrest of Loveland

535 N Douglas Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
Overview of Hillcrest of Loveland

Located in the beautiful community of Loveland, CO, the Hillcrest of Loveland is a welcoming senior living community that provides independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Here, residents can select from a well-appointed and cozy accommodations including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroon. In terms of memory care services, this community offers the MBK Mind + Body Wellness Memory Care Program encompassing all the concerns and needs of those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia.

Dedicated to providing a person-first care and services, residents can enjoy diverse programs and opportunities through its MBK Senior Living Signature Programs catering to the whole-body support and care that every resident deserves. With Hillcrest of Loveland, seniors are guaranteed a secure living experience.

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Overview of Lakewood Reserve

Lakewood Reserve is an exceptional senior living community in Colorado. This assisted living community with memory care services embraces the diverse needs of its residents, providing both standard assisted living for those requiring assistance with daily activities and a secure memory care neighborhood dedicated exclusively to individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other neuro-cognitive disorders. 

Lakewood Reserve is located in one of Denver’s most charming neighborhoods and is near the beloved shops and restaurants of Belmar and the vibrant downtown Lakewood. Residents get to enjoy a warm and inviting atmosphere, where compassionate care and enriching activities create a fulfilling lifestyle. With a focus on personalized attention and a range of amenities, Lakewood Reserve is committed to ensuring seniors thrive and experience the best of senior living. 

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Englewood

A 45-bed mid-rise community on South Corona Street in Englewood, Colorado, is Brookdale Meridian Englewood, well-positioned for walkability with a Walk Score of 75. It offers one- and two-bedroom accommodations and has been operating for 35 years. The community, at $4,370 monthly, caters to those seeking rehabilitation services, short-term rehab stays, and respite care, with licensed nurses and nursing assistants supplying 24-hour staffing support.

The community centers daily life around its extensive amenities and programming. A fitness center and gym, a library and salon with barber services, and a wellness spa are accessible to residents. The multi-building campus includes dining options spanning from a formal dining room to a restaurant, bistro, and café, along with outdoor spaces including a courtyard, gardens, patio, and walking paths. More features are recreational options like a putting green and billiards. Dining at Brookdale Meridian spotlights healthy, scrumptious choices and actively incorporates resident feedback into menu planning. Arts and crafts, gardening, and social events mirroring the community’s interests are among the daily activities. Practical support includes transportation, concierge services, housekeeping, laundry, and Wi-Fi throughout the building. These help residents and families stay connected and easily manage daily needs.

Brookdale Meridian Englewood offers an extensive range of health services alongside the type of dining, recreation, and personal services that support life quality. These fit residents considering rehab or extended care with attention to lifestyle amenities and a walkable location near shopping and services.

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Overview of Brookdale Lowry

Welcome to Brookdale Lowry in Denver, Colorado, a senior living community that offers both assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care on one campus, providing comprehensive care tailored to your needs. Nestled in the historic Lowry Air Force Base neighborhood, this community is conveniently located near grocery stores, public libraries, hospitals, and other essential amenities. Their staff is available 24/7 to promptly respond to any emergencies, ensuring the utmost safety and well-being of seniors.
Brookdale Lowry’s on-campus vacation-style amenities and comforts of home make it enticing for residents to enjoy their days within the community. With pet-friendly apartments offering different floor plans and abundant natural window light, residents have the freedom to create a space that reflects their unique style. Experience a fulfilling and enriching lifestyle at Brookdale Lowry, where every aspect of care and support is thoughtfully designed to make it your ideal home. 

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Overview of Mountain Vista Senior Living Community

Live a blissful retirement at Mountain Vista Senior Living Community, a dedicated community in Wheat Ridge, CO, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. The community has well-thought-out and spacious one- to three-bedroom floor plans, ensuring residents find the right accommodation according to their preferences. Residents also receive the highest quality of care tailored to their personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock.

With a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and engaging programs, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community’s wide range of care and extensive amenities create the ideal setting for residents to age with dignity in a vibrant and welcoming environment.

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Overview of The Villas at Sunny Acres

Tucked in the welcoming Thornton community, The Villas at Sunny Acres offers both post-acute rehabilitation and senior living, boasting comprehensive treatment plans tailored to individual needs. With in-house therapy, skilled nursing, and vibrant senior living options, this active community is an ideal haven for those seeking a fulfilling retirement.

For seniors in need of assisted living services, The Villas at Sunny Acres provides a friendly environment where they can relish their golden years, enjoying an intimate, home-like atmosphere. Individual wellness takes center stage, with amenities like a fitness center, a nurse on call 24/7, a beauty and barbershop, an emergency response system, a private restaurant-style dining room, and more, contributing to a holistic and enriching living experience. The Villas at Sunny Acres transcends traditional senior living, offering a dynamic community where residents can thrive in an environment crafted for their well-being.

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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 226 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.