Best Senior Living in Fort Collins, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 29 senior living communities in Fort Collins, CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior living in CO
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Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility
IL
NH
Fort Collins
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 90
Rank #35 / 233
No
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 55
Rank #171 / 256
-A+A+Elizabeth Marie NotarioLemay Avenue Health And Rehab LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
Fort Collins
61
Facility 61
CO AVG 90
Rank #67 / 103
Yes
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 55
Rank #95 / 231
Studio / 1 BedA--Katy DurhamMackenzie Place Fort Collins LLCPrivate pay
Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Fort Collins
106
Facility 106
CO AVG 90
Rank #80 / 233
No
53
Facility 53
CO AVG 55
Rank #158 / 256
-C-A+Todd TruaxCastle Pines Healthcare LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village
IL
AL
RC
Fort Collins
64
Facility 64
CO AVG 90
Rank #66 / 103
No
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 55
Rank #221 / 231
-CA+Natalie KorellThe Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan SocietyPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living
IL
AL
Fort Collins
80Yes 72 SuiteBA+Farron BernhardtBrookdale Senior Living Communities, IncPrivate pay
MorningStar of Fort Collins
IL
AL
MC
Fort Collins (Collindale)
96Yes 35 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedB+-Mary ColemanNh Mm Fort Collins Tenant, LLCPrivate pay
Aspens at Fort Collins
IL
MC
RC
Fort Collins
64No 31 -B+A+Kirstyn WilsonFort Collins Memory Care LLCPrivate pay
New Mercer Commons
IL
AL
MC
Fort Collins
114No 71 -B-A+Gina DigiallonardoThe Worthington IncPrivate pay
The Residence at Oakridge
IL
AL
Fort Collins
68Yes 67 -A-Lindsey BestThe Residence @ Oakridge LLCPrivate pay, Medicaid
Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center
IL
NH
Fort Collins (Prospect At Spring Meadows)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 90
Rank #43 / 233
No
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 55
Rank #83 / 256
Studio / Semi-Private RoomsD----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CO independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 29 analyzed for Fort Collins. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility

Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility is a nursing home in Fort Collins, CO. Nursing home care provides on-site nursing care and help with daily needs, so it may be a good fit for a resident whose health needs require ongoing clinical support in a residential setting.

The home has 130 beds and a 97% occupancy rate, meaning most of its beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 4h 7m per resident/day, representing the combined daily nursing time for each resident.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families public-benefit and direct-payment options for covering care. Elizabeth Marie Notario serves as the administrator, and the facility is part of Columbine Health Systems. Transportation is available through the facility, giving residents an option for transportation support.

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Overview of MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins

MacKenzie Place – Fort Collins is a senior living community in the MacKenzie Place neighborhood of Fort Collins, Colorado, set about 4.8 miles from the city center at 4750 Pleasant Oak Drive. It offers a full continuum of care under one roof, spanning independent living, assisted living, and memory care, which means a resident can move between levels of support as their needs change without leaving a familiar place. The community is operated by Mackenzie Place Fort Collins LLC and administered by Katy Durham, with Sam Bonnell serving as general manager. It has been in operation for roughly 18 years, a track record that can offer families some reassurance about stability and experience.

The setting is a three-story building with 61 beds, a mid-sized scale that tends to balance individual attention with a sense of community. Housing runs from studios to one-bedroom apartments, with floor plans ranging from about 321 to 831 square feet, so residents have room options to match how much space they want. Pets are welcome, which matters to many older adults for whom a companion animal is part of feeling at home.

Care here centers on a personal, relationship-driven approach. Residents can receive help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration, backed by 24-hour care and nursing for those who need closer support. The community also runs engaging and life-enrichment programming, alongside transportation services and fitness and recreation options that help residents stay active and connected. With a Walk Score of 63, the surrounding area is moderately walkable, so some errands and outings can be handled on foot while others will involve a short drive.

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Overview of Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies

Rehabilitation and Nursing Center of the Rockies has been one of the trusted nursing homes in Fort Collins. Focusing on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, residents and families can expect only the upscale professional and compassionate service they seek. The nursing home provides motivation and cultivation for a fulfilling life.
The beautiful community has amenities residents can take advantage of common areas, lounges, a library, restaurant-style dining, and a fitness center. Personalized care for specialty services is provided, such as housekeeping, 24/7 care staff, stimulating programs, and scheduled activities offered.

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Overview of Good Samaritan Society – Fort Collins Village

Fort Collins Village has been doing this a long time. Fifty-three years, to be exact — the Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society has run this community at 508 W Trilby Rd since long before most of the people currently touring it were born. Natalie Korell administers the community day to day.

You’ve got assisted living, independent living, and respite care under one roof, so a family isn’t necessarily locked into one track if a resident’s needs shift. Sixty-four beds keep it on the smaller side, which tends to mean staff know faces and names rather than room numbers.

Nursing coverage runs around the clock. Registered nurses put in about an hour and six minutes per resident daily, nurse aides closer to two hours, and LPNs add another twenty minutes on top of that. Layered like that, it adds up to real coverage across a lot of the day, not just a name on a schedule. Rehabilitation services and respite care round out what’s medically on offer, backed by dedicated nursing staff.

Day to day, residents have a dining room, a wellness center, an on-site salon, and guest housing when family wants to stay close. Medicaid and Medicare are both accepted here.

Inspections here have circled back to a few recurring areas: medication management, infection control, how care gets planned and documented, and food service. What stands out about this place isn’t any single number, it’s the decades of continuous operation under one steady owner, layered nursing coverage that actually shows up on paper, and a set of core services covering three different levels of care without asking a family to start over somewhere new when things change.

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Collins Assisted Living

Awarded #1 in Customer Satisfaction, Brookdale Fort Collins provides exceptional service for assisted living seniors. The home strives to offer a dedicated approach to enhancing the quality of life for seniors needing quality assistance by offering options that cater to each individual’s needs while maintaining independence and individuality. The community is guaranteed to give a resident-centered atmosphere for its seniors, promoting a comfortable and secure living situation.

Lifestyle at Brookdale Fort Collins is designed to make lives safe and convenient for everyone. All-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, and transportation services; management pride itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, unparalleled by its remarkable care staff that offers compassionate care with their service.

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Overview of MorningStar of Fort Collins

A proud MorningStar Senior Living Group member, MorningStar of Fort Collins provides exceptional assisted living and memory care services 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 Fort Collins 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, so they have provided 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. 

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Overview of Aspens at Fort Collins

Providing exceptional memory care, Aspens at Fort Collins is a luxurious home that is dedicated to making a home-like and cozy environment. The retirement home believes that the path to successful senior living is not only by the quality of care but the remarkable journey of having a well-balanced mind, body, and spirit wellness. Aspens strives to create an atmosphere that cultivates and enhances the lifestyle of its residents.

Aspen provides the Vibrant Life® and Elevate® Dining programs that help with the holistic wellness of each resident and restaurant-style dining services, housekeeping, and linen– a few of the amenities and services highlighted by the community. Residents can participate in social, educational, and cultural events that enable them to make new connections and meaningful relationships,

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Overview of New Mercer Commons

New Mercer Commons offers a warm and welcoming atmosphere that ensures a service delivered with compassion and respect. With a focus on assisted living and memory care, the retirement home creates a vibrant atmosphere for seniors to maintain their independence and sense of individuality. The cozy, homey New Mercer Commons creates an environment of compassion and kindness for each senior. 
New Mercer Commons is built and maintained by modern amenities, friendly staff, and a high standard of senior care service. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, a scenic balcony, a library, restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, educational and social engagements, pet therapy, and fitness classes offered. New Mercer Commons is built and maintained by modern amenities, friendly staff, and a high standard of senior care service. Residential life is all about amenities: housekeeping, physical therapy, a scenic balcony, a library, restaurant-style dining, short-term stays available, spiritual programs, specialized activities, educational and social engagements, pet therapy, and fitness classes offered. 

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Overview of The Residence at Oakridge

The Residence at Oakridge provides assisted living in Fort Collins, CO. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication while keeping their own apartment.

The community has 68 beds. Medicaid is accepted, which gives eligible residents a way to help pay for their care through that program. Lindsey Best serves as the administrator.

The area has a Walk Score of 67 and is somewhat walkable, so some errands can be completed on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach nearby destinations independently. Pets are allowed, enabling a resident to continue living with a pet.

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Overview of Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center

Live a blissful retirement at Creekside Village Health and Rehabilitation Center, an outstanding community in Fort Collins, CO, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Residents receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team available 24/7. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at ease during their stay.

The community participates in Medicare and Medicaid to ease financial burdens. With therapy services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, the community strives to enhance residents’ living experiences. With exceptional care and extensive amenities, residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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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Senior Living in Fort Collins at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 60/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Fort Collins, 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: 73The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Fort Collins, CO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Senior Living in Fort Collins, CO

What is senior living?

Senior living is an umbrella term covering independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing homes — communities and services designed for adults aged 55 or older.

How many senior living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 29 senior living communities in Fort Collins, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior living community in Fort Collins, CO?

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 Fort Collins, CO, 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 senior living communities in Fort Collins, CO?

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.