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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Denver County, CO

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Photo of Modena Cherry Creek
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55 Floor plans available
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I would rate each category with a 5. My mom is so well cared for and loved by the staff at Modena. She is happy, always dressed well and clean. I can't praise Modena enough for all they do for my mom! My...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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She needs more people of their staff. They have nice activities, but ny cousin is in her 60ies, but there is nobody less than 70 and they are not easy to let anyone new in. They also don't celebrate all the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Welcome to Lowry Park!We are Lowry’s most affordable retirement community!Whether you are looking for retirement living, or assisted living services, Lowry Park can accommodate your needs!Safe, affordable and conveniently located, Lowry Park is adjacent to 40 acres of parks and recreational...
Photo of Overture 9th + Co 55+ Apartment Homes
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From the first moments I spoke with [name removed], the sales specialist at Overture 9th & CO, I knew my father would have a special new place to call home. I was uncertain of the move-in process amidst the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
NOW OPEN! MOVE IN TODAY! Your life is on track. Now’s the time to experience a carefree lifestyle that lets you do what you really want, when you want. That’s the true spirit of independence at Overture. Here, you can focus on your passions, discover new interests, bond with new friends and so...
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Kavod senior life is a gem to me, it has been my grandparents and my mothers home for over 20 years. Kavod means much more to me than just a senior life apartments. It has provided a good home for my family...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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So far mom is doing fine at this community, The staff are nice and helpful. She has made friends. The food is ok and she likes to participate in some of the activities. The community is clean and they have...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Enjoy Every Minute of RetirementWe don’t like to brag, but we do think our assisted living community is one of the best in Colorado. But it isn’t just because we have a great location in downtown Denver or a beautiful building with spacious and elegantly-decorated common rooms. The men and women...
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I chose Overture Central Park because it is closer to the hospital that my doctors are on staff at. The apartment sizes here are really good. They have a wonderful dog park if you have pets right in the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
With so much going on in the heart of Stapleton, you’re smart enough to know where to look first. To seek out a worry-free apartment that serves as a starting point for your life, rather than filling your days with the tasks of ownership and maintenance. To focus on everything that matters most,...
Photo of Everleigh at Central Park 55+ Active Adult Apartments
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The community is neat and clean and the staff is very friendly. They have lots of activities including lectures, games and crafts for the residence. I would recommend this community to others based on my...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Come home to your best life. Everleigh Central Park is a 55+ Active Adult apartment home community located in East Denver. Enjoy all the pleasures of resort-style living, while exploring all of the activities, cultural events, parks and gardens around Denver. We're conveniently located close to a...
Photo of Balfour at Riverfront Park
1717 Photos available
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My parents live in Independent Living here. Beautiful community and amazing care! The restaurants are also great with a chef and friendly staff. Highly recommend!
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Balfour Interiors teamed with Robert A.M. Stern Architects, LLP (RAMSA) to bring Balfour at Riverfront Park to life. For personal pampering, there’s a heated saltwater pool, steam room, and a full-service salon and spa with fully appointed lounges for men and women.Balfour at Riverfront Park...
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Everything is working out very well for my father in law here at this community. We are pleased with all they have done for us. He is very pleased with the meals, the food is good. There are nice activities...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Welcome to Dayspring Villa! Dayspring Villa is an assisted living community of 70 private apartments. We offer many amenities that support our residents in being as independent as possible in their daily lives. Dayspring is a vibrant, friendly place that values diversity, dignity, respect and...
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A great community. And the rooms and grounds are well kept up and the staff is on top of things. The food is great and a variety. My mom loves the many activities she participates in, and a great choice of...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
A history rich in caring for the Denver community first started in 1872 when the Ladies Relief Society established a home for the elderly. Their foresight and determination to serve the community is exemplified today in how The Argyle Senior Living Community continues to meet the changing...
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All 5 stars! The manager, [name removed] has been great!
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Photo of Kentucky Circle Village
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I love our beautiful natural setting .... with mowed green grass in summer ... large trees, decorative plantings, colorful summer flowers. Wonderful place for walks - w/walking group or solo - on our...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shade trees lining the curved street, beautiful gardens and courtyards interspersed among thirty-one buildings on eight and a half acres of land in central Denver – add in a feeling of friendliness and caring and you know you're at Kentucky Circle Village. Original buildings built in 1959, near...
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They are extremely friendly and have so many things and groups to do. All you have to pay is rent. All utilities included including TV/cable and internet. Having a garden to grow your vegetables is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog park, workout facilities,...
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Great neighbors and great sense of community. Everyone helps each other. I love the bingo nights and all the activities and the manager [name removed] is a great manager. This is a wonderful place to call...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Overture Stapleton Apartments
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clyburn at Stapleton Clyburn at Stapleton is a senior housing community located in spectacular Denver, CO. In Denver, we wake up to breath-taking Rocky Mountain views every morning. Better yet, this mountain hideaway gets 300 days of sunshine. Colorado's state capital also boasts a thriving arts...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Photo of Rosemark at Mayfair Park
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Photo of Aspen Meadow Apartments
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

What families are saying about independent living in Denver County

Recent reviews for independent living in Denver County

Caley Ridge Assisted Living in Englewood, CO

5.0
I have already shared with some friends and family members how successful your service is and how helpful you are. I picked this community after meeting with [name removed] at Caley Ridge. And, how helpful she was with my sister in law who moved in last January. She contacted her while in ...
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Lakeview Senior Living in Lakewood, CO

4.8
What our family likes the most about the Lakeview Senior Living community is the working staff team as well as the overall value for cost. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommended the Lakeview Senior Living community to other families and will continue to do ...
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Westhaven Apartment Homes in Lakewood, CO

4.0
I have moved in to Westhaven Apartment Homes, and I really like it so far. I like that I can still maintain an independent lifestyle here, but that it is also a very active and social retirement facility. The staff is great, and they have a lot of activities like Bingo, movies, crafts, story ...
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Cost of independent living in Denver County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Denver County is 4220.18 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Foxfield, CO with an average of 3879.24 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Denver County, CO vs. nearby counties

Denver County, CO

$4,220/mo

Foxfield, CO

$3,879/mo

Aurora, CO

$3,907/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
How to Choose an Independent Living Community: 10 Key Considerations
An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
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Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Legacy Village of Castle Pines and Brookdale Greenwood Village are the top rated independent living facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 134 independent living facilities near Denver County, Colorado. See the full list.

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