Orchard Hill Senior Apartments

Orchard Hill Senior Apartments

Overview of Orchard Hill Senior Apartments

Nestled near Bell Roth Park in Thornton, CO, Orchard Hill Senior Apartments is an idyllic 55+ community that offers independent living. With carefully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents are guaranteed comfort and safety. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents to ease their loneliness.

Residents can spend their days as they please with the community’s ideal location near recreation sites and thriving local amenities. The community also features a picnic area, a fitness center, a clubhouse, and a vast courtyard, encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and live actively. With its vibrant and welcoming environment, residents will surely enjoy the best of their golden years.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #111 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 111th out of 231 independent living communities we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Minimum Age55

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Laundry
Social And Recreational Activities
Specific ProgramsExercise Programs
Touring HoursMonday – Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm

Room Accommodations

Room Sizes611 / 777 sq. ft
Building Type2-story
Room Types1 Bedroom, 2 Bedrooms

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Address 2.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Thornton's city center to Orchard Hill Senior Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.

Type of Care IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Orchard Hill Senior Apartments
IL
Thornton-Yes
58
Facility 58
CO AVG 55
Rank #111 / 231
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Conter Estates
IL
Commerce City-No
52
Facility 52
CO AVG 55
Rank #128 / 231
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Madonna Plaza
IL
Commerce City-Yes
67
Facility 67
CO AVG 55
Rank #79 / 231
1 Bed
Residences at Panorama Pointe
IL
Westminster-No
64
Facility 64
CO AVG 55
Rank #93 / 231
1 Bed / 2 Bed
Clare of Assisi
IL
Westminster-No
62
Facility 62
CO AVG 55
Rank #99 / 231
1 Bed / 2 Bed

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 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Senior Living in Colorado

Orchard Hill Senior Apartments is located in Thornton, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Orchard Hill Senior Apartments

Is Orchard Hill Senior Apartments in a walkable area?

Orchard Hill Senior Apartments has a walk score of 58. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Are pets allowed at Orchard Hill Senior Apartments?

Yes, Orchard Hill Senior Apartments allows residents to bring their pets.

What is the best email address for Orchard Hill Senior Apartments?

The team at Orchard Hill Senior Apartments can be reached at orchardhill@maikerhp.org.

Are there photos of Orchard Hill Senior Apartments?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Orchard Hill Senior Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Orchard Hill Senior Apartments provide?

Orchard Hill Senior Apartments offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Orchard Hill Senior Apartments?

Orchard Hill Senior Apartments is located at 1353 W 88Th Ave, Thornton, CO 80260.

What is the phone number of Orchard Hill Senior Apartments?

(303) 200-4770 will put you in contact with the team at Orchard Hill Senior Apartments.

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