Page 2 of Best Independent Living in Lakewood, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 17 independent living communities in Lakewood, CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CO
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Overview of Paramount Garden Apartments

Paramount Garden Apartments is an idyllic retreat nestled near the lush green spaces of Paramount Park in Lakewood, CO, offering independent living. Those 55+ can rest assured of finding the right accommodation based on their preferences with the community’s beautifully furnished and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. 24-hour emergency maintenance and laundry spaces are available, so residents can experience a worry-free lifestyle.

With cozy communal spaces like the clubhouse and fitness center, residents are encouraged to interact with their surroundings and live actively. The community features a picnic area for residents to enjoy moments with friends over delightful meals. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. Residents are guaranteed the highest quality of life in retirement with the community’s dedicated services and top-rated amenities.

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Overview of Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living

Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living sits in the Belmar Park neighborhood of Lakewood, Colorado, providing independent living and short-term respite stays. Independent living caters to residents who desire a private home without requiring daily medical attention, while respite stays accommodate temporary visits during caregiver breaks.

Floor plans feature studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, making the community suitable for single occupancy, couples, or shared living arrangements. Outdoor paths and raised garden beds offer opportunities to spend time outside, while indoor amenities include a fitness center, game room, library, and beauty salon. Meals are prepared on site and served in the central dining room, with group activities organized around an ongoing engagement calendar.

A walk score of 65 indicates that residents can handle a portion of their daily errands on foot, and community-arranged transportation handles longer trips across town.

Prospective families evaluating independent senior living options in Lakewood can connect with Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living to inquire about current apartment availability or tour the property.

Starting Price $2,000/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale Meridian Westland

Brookdale Meridian Westland offers nursing home, assisted living, continuing care retirement community, independent living, memory care and skilled nursing in Lakewood, CO. Assisted living includes help with bathing, dressing and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living provides private living with community services but no daily care.

Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing has licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Having several care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level of care may not require leaving the community.

Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover, making the community a possible fit for families seeking temporary support. One bedroom and two bedroom housing options include layouts for a single resident or a couple moving together. The starting price is $3,500 per month, giving families an initial figure for monthly budgeting.

Residents can use the fitness center, salon or spa, courtyard and garden, and café or bistro. Daily social, educational and cultural programs are also offered. Pets are allowed, and the Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

Starting Price $3,500/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Overview of The Heights by Marston Lake

The Heights by Marston Lake is an affordable independent living community in Lakewood, CO, that has a variety of specially designed rooms for older adults. With spacious one-to-three-bedroom townhomes in a warm and welcoming environment, residents can feel at home during their stay. The community also features pet-friendly spaces, recreational opportunities, and disability access for residents’ comfort. Here, residents’ needs and preferences are prioritized, ensuring they can thrive in their later years.

Light exercises and social gatherings promote an active lifestyle and social engagement, so residents will not feel lonely in their later years. An enclosed dog park, a clubhouse, and a large pool are among the state-of-the-art amenities that residents can utilize for their leisure and wellness. The community’s ideal location in the serene residential area of Lakewood fosters a stress-free retirement. With its top-notch amenities dedicated to older adults’ welfare, this independent living community is one of the best options for senior living in Colorado.

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Tender Care Assisted Living

6419 W Mexico Ave, Lakewood, CO 80232
Overview of Tender Care Assisted Living

Tender Care Assisted Living provides supportive senior housing on the west side of Lakewood. The single-story building features an accessible floor plan, allowing residents to move between their private or shared rooms and the common dining areas without climbing stairs. The everyday routine covers standard lodging, meals, and on-site personal care assistance.

The surrounding neighborhood has a walkability score of 30 out of 100, showing that the location is mostly car-dependent. Staff and visitors will generally need a vehicle to manage standard shopping trips and off-site medical appointments, though the property sits within driving distance of Lakewood’s main commercial areas.

Individuals researching regional assisted living options can contact the house manager to ask about current room vacancies.

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Overview of Solana Lakewood

Solana Lakewood offers independent living in Lakewood, CO, in the Applewood neighborhood. Residents have private living with community services but no daily care, which can suit someone who wants an apartment-style setting without regular help with personal tasks.

The area has a Walk Score of 67, meaning some errands are possible on foot and a resident may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, so residents can live with a pet.

Starting Price $1,895/Month Info Pricing updated on October 8th, 2026

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Overview of Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood

Situated in Lakewood, Colorado, Brookdale at Home® Meridian Lakewood is a continuing care retirement community, offering independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, and skilled nursing services. Residents have access to services with 24-hour staffing on-site.

Residents may bring pets. Moreover, a salon or spa, fitness classes, gardening activities, movie nights, and courtyard and garden areas also provide opportunities for leisure. Transportation is also available for residents who need help reaching destinations beyond walking distance.

Price starts at $4,635 per month, giving families a baseline for estimating monthly costs. Meanwhile, the community is in the Kendrick Lake neighborhood, where a Walk Score of 66 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be completed on foot.

Starting Price $4,635/Month Info Pricing updated on February 27th, 2026

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Independent Living in Lakewood at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Lakewood, CO. 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: 151The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Lakewood, CO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90