Best Independent Living in Denver, CO

Kristen Curran-Brookham manages Balfour Riverfront Park, a 100-bed senior community in Denver’s Ballpark District offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Apartment layouts include pet-friendly studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom residences for individuals or couples. Independent residents maintain their own daily schedules, while the assisted living wing provides personal help with bathing, dressing, and medications.

Wellness amenities consist of a heated indoor saltwater pool, hydrotherapy spa, steam rooms, and a fitness studio. Dining options span multiple venues, including a casual cafe bistro and seated dining rooms serving chef-prepared meals. Daily activities range from water aerobics, balance classes, and walking clubs to pub nights and music events, enriched by partnerships with the Denver Symphony and the Museum of Contemporary Art.

The neighborhood features a 91 walk score, giving residents the ability to run errands entirely on foot.

Families interested in downtown Denver senior housing can contact Balfour Riverfront Park to tour available floor plans and view the amenities in person.

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Starting Price $7,554/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Springbrooke Retirement

There are four kinds of care at Springbrooke Retirement in Denver, CO, namely independent living, respite care, memory care, and assisted living. Their spread makes sense for a resident expecting needs to grow, while respite is for a family caregiver who has to hand over for a while.

In independent living, the home is private and comes with no daily care. Assisted living supplies help with everyday tasks. Memory care runs as a secured, supervised setting. Respite is booked as a short stay.

Fanny Rouse is the administrator. Across 151 beds, homes have one bedroom or two, and the two-bedroom layout lets a couple move in together. Residents can bring pets with them.

Walk Score puts the area at 84, very walkable, meaning a lot of errands are a short walk away. Someone who has given up the car can still reach nearby places independently.

Overview of Harvard Square by Cogir

Harvard Square by Cogir in Denver’s Southeast neighborhood combines independent living, assisted living, and memory care on one campus. Assisted living helps with daily tasks like bathing and medication management, while secured memory care supports residents at risk of wandering.

The 155-bed community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, plus restaurant-style dining, a salon, pet-friendly grounds, and short-term respite or rehabilitation stays.

Private pay is accepted. A walk score of 78 makes the neighborhood highly walkable, allowing non-driving residents to reach local shops and pharmacies on foot.

Older adults exploring senior living options in Denver can reach out to Harvard Square by Cogir to verify pricing or arrange a campus tour.

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$3,395/Month Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

Overview of The Gardens at St. Elizabeth

Operated by Chi Living Communities, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is a 105-bed senior living community in Denver’s Highland neighborhood. Administered by Christopher Miller, the high-rise building at 2835 W 32nd Ave near Colorado Boulevard offers private room accommodations, serving the Denver area for three decades.

The community occupies one of Denver’s most walkable neighborhoods, with a Walk Score of 88. Almost all daily errands and essential services are accessible on foot, so it’s an ideal location for occupants and families valuing walkability and proximity to neighborhood amenities without needing frequent car travel. The private room housing model lets occupants personalize their living space and maintain privacy while benefiting from community services and social activities offered on-site.

As a high-rise setting, The Gardens at St. Elizabeth is an urban senior living option distinct from traditional campus-style communities. This configuration suits those who like a more compact, vertically organized living environment with direct access to surrounding Denver neighborhoods.

Overview of Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge

Administered by Melissa Ward, Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge offers assisted living and independent living in Westminster, CO. The community supports private living, while providing assistance with daily tasks for those who need it. Residents can also participate in fitness and recreation programs for engagement and wellness.

The community has 100 beds, with one- and two-bedroom residences for a single resident or a couple. Pets are allowed, so a resident may bring a pet when moving in. Moreover, Medicaid is accepted as a payment option for eligible residents.

A Walk Score of 53 makes the area somewhat walkable. Some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby errands independently.

Overview of The Courtyards at Mountain View

The Courtyards at Mountain View offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Denver, Colorado. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 178 beds, with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom homes. A studio provides one private living space, while a home with one or two bedrooms may suit someone who wants more room or a couple moving together.

The Courtyards at Mountain View may be a good fit for a resident or family seeking multiple care levels in one setting. The community is in the Windsor neighborhood, and administrator Meghann Ziegler oversees it. A Walk Score of 59 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed.

Overview of The Carillon at Belleview Station

Denver’s Belleview Station corridor, tucked between Cherry Hills Village and Greenwood Village, is home to a 207-bed high-rise called The Carillon. It’s not a single-purpose building. Assisted living, independent living, and memory care all operate under one roof at 4855 Niagara St, which means a resident’s care level can shift without a change of address.

The neighborhood itself scores a 63 on Walk Score, moderately walkable territory where some errands are doable on foot but a car still helps for the rest. Inside, residents pick from studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units. Transportation services are available for residents who’ve stopped driving, and there’s a dedicated fitness and recreation offering for those who want to stay active rather than sedentary.

Pets are allowed here, a detail that carries real weight for residents unwilling to part with a companion animal as part of a move. The community operates on private pay, worth flagging early for families building out a financial plan. Ownership and administration are both handled at the local level: a Colorado-based operating entity holds the property, with an on-site administrator managing daily operations.

Put together, this is a building designed around continuity. A resident who starts in independent living and later needs memory care doesn’t have to leave the community to get it. For families who’d rather solve that transition once, in a familiar building with a familiar staff, that structural feature is the one worth paying attention to.

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Starting Price $5,045/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale Parkplace

Brookdale Parkplace offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Denver, CO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. The three care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time without leaving the community.

The community has 93 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom apartment can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. Brookdale Parkplace is in the Speer neighborhood, and its Walk Score of 87 places it in a very walkable area. Most errands can be done on foot, allowing a resident who no longer drives to reach nearby shops or services independently.

Starting monthly prices are $4,065 for independent living, $4,005 for assisted living, and $8,535 for memory care. The separate rates match the care level selected, so a family’s starting monthly cost depends on whether the resident needs independent living, help with daily tasks, or supervised memory care. Respite care is available for a short stay. It can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, and pets are allowed for residents who want to bring a pet.

Residents can use the pool, salon or spa, courtyard, and garden, with daily activities such as water aerobics, time in an art studio, and games. Brookdale HealthPlus and At Home Service are among the community’s named programs. Page Malmstrom serves as the administrator.

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$4,005/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of The Argyle

The Argyle offers assisted living and independent living in Denver, CO. Assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels in one community may suit a resident whose needs change over time, allowing a move between care levels without leaving the community.

The community has 140 beds. Housing includes studios and one bedroom apartments, with a studio offering one private living space and a one bedroom layout providing separate sleeping and living areas. A Walk Score of 94 places the area in the walker’s paradise category, so daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Tom Carlson serves as the administrator.

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Starting Price $3,600/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Overview of Brookdale University Park

Brookdale University Park offers assisted living and independent living in Denver’s South Denver neighborhood, with 40 beds. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while keeping an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Respite care is also available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Because independent living and assisted living are offered on site, Brookdale University Park may be a good fit for a resident whose care needs could grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Apartment choices include studios, one bedroom apartments and two bedroom apartments. A studio offers one private living space, while a two bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion.

Independent living starts at $2,900 per month, and assisted living starts at $4,790 per month. The difference reflects the added daily support associated with assisted living. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in. A Walk Score of 84 places the area in the very walkable category, meaning most errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Residents can spend time in the art studio or use the putting green, salon, private balconies and full kitchens. Restaurant style dining, card games, yoga classes and live performances offer ways to dine and take part in activities on site. Cherese Day serves as administrator, and Brookdale Senior Living owns the community.

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$4,790/Month Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026