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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Ponderosa East, CO

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The cost of independent living in Ponderosa East is about $4,316 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 11 options. Read 247 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.

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Photo of Pine Grove Crossing
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People are great! Nicer finishes, smelled pretty good, rooms were recently refinished. The staff calls me daily for a phone call with my mother face to face on the portal which is really awesome!
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.
The premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
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I give all of these categories a 5. Have been here a month, and find most everything better than I expected. Friendly staff. I have the smallest 1bedroom, but have found it roomy and comfortable. Sewing...
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.
The Retirement of Your DreamsTucked in a neighborhood just minutes from bustling downtown Denver, Colorado, the beautiful grounds of our independent living community invite residents to exchange the burdens of home maintenance for the care-free lifestyle of a dream retirement. If you’re itching...
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A full range of care is provided by Brookdale at Greenwood Village in a way that lowers the stress and daily responsibilities of residents. The food and activity offerings are really good.
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.
Quality Care, No Matter Where Life LeadsNestled within a quiet residential community in Greenwood Village, Colorado, you’ll find a warm and welcoming community of assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation residents striving to embrace their golden years with everything...
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Bella Vita was responsive and helpful. The facility is clean and well run. The staff answered questions and went out of their way to make my mom feel welcome. I recommend the facility for those looking for...
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.
Luxurious apartment living for those 55 and better. Whether you're still in the workforce or you've retired, enjoy a home without headaches. Let us introduce you to a new level of luxury senior living at Bella Vita. Convenience is Included at Bella Vita Simple is beautiful. Every day living is...
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I LOVE it here!! Just moved into my Villa last Monday, but stayed in a patio home while my place was completed for 2 months. I love how the community, staff and residents all support each other. Management...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover maintenance free living at V-Esprit active adult community. Located in the Centennial, Parker and South East Aurora area (close to Cherry Creek State Park), V-Esprit offers apartments and patio homes for lease on a beautiful 14-acre campus with walking paths with amazing mountain...
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Overall Morningstar of Parker is a good place with a stable staff. The director is hands-on and works to make sure the place runs well. Overall, we are pleased with Morningstar Parker.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
Parker Senior Living by MorningStar Called to ServeParker Senior Living by MorningStar in Parker, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. Parker Senior Living by offers...
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I would give them a 5. They have been very helpful with everything. My sister seems very comfortable. I'm not worried about her safety.
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.
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
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It truly is like living like a cruise ship. Great activities, wonderful peer group, tenured staff, good food, just a great place!
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.
Engage, Enjoy and Live!Affordable, lavish & amenity filled independent living made simple. Let us take care of your needs, so you can enjoy the important things in life.Parkside Village Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community in Aurora,CO ea. Parkside Village offers an...
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This is by far, the best community in the area. The staff here are so caring and they smile and greet you as you pass them in the hallways. Somebody from management is always available to address any...
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.
Lincoln Meadows is the premier Senior Living community, Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Parker, Colorado. This elegant southeast Denver residential community puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach. We know how difficult change can be, especially for seniors. Together...
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Hi there, I just wanted to share how every happy how my family has been with our 86yrs old Father in your care at this location (Solange at Grouseberry) Parker, Colorado. I would like to personally say THANK...
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.
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The memory care director and majority of the caregivers are very loving and kind. They take excellent care of my mom. The food is very good and easy for my mom to eat. They work well with mom's hospice team...
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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I would give then an A+ for the community's structure and format, specifically for assisted living. The community was up kept and clean. The staff are friendly people. I did try a meal and for the most part...
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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shalom Cares is a senior housing community located in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of Arapaho County. Our community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and a peaceful, serene setting. Perfectly situated in the Denver Metro area, Shalom Cares is easily accessible for visiting friends and...

Cost of independent living in Ponderosa East, CO

The average cost of senior living in Ponderosa East is $4,316 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $3,910 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponderosa East, CO vs. nearby cities

Ponderosa East, CO
$4,316/mo
$4,189/mo
$4,211/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponderosa East, CO vs. the state and national average

Ponderosa East, CO
$4,316/mo
U.S. national average
$4,118/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Ponderosa East vs. other types of senior living

$5,442/mo
Independent Living
$4,316/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Ponderosa East, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$7,270/mo
Studio
$6,014/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,021/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,400/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,200/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Ponderosa East over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Ponderosa East

Recent reviews for independent living in Ponderosa East

Lynwood Senior Apartments in Denver, CO

5.0
All 5 stars! The manager, [name removed] has been great!

Village at Belmar in Lakewood, CO

5.0
My mother was previously a resident at Village at Belmar and everything was great for her at this facility. The cleanliness and friendliness were great. The staff, care service and value for cost were also great. They did a wonderful job caring for my mother. I would recommend Village at Belmar ...
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Cadence Aurora

3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Ponderosa East independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponderosa East independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponderosa East, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponderosa East independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Ponderosa East partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
18.2%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponderosa East independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Ponderosa East communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponderosa East, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
54.5%
36.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
54.5%
43.7%
Room service
Room service
63.6%
37.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
27.3%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponderosa East independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Ponderosa East offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ponderosa East, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
63.6%
49.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
38.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
63.6%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
63.6%
47%
Dances
Dances
45.5%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
63.6%
39.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
63.6%
46.6%
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Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Brookdale Greenwood Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Ponderosa East, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 11 independent living facilities near Ponderosa East, Colorado. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Ponderosa East, Colorado are Brookdale Lowry, Brookdale Tamarac Square and Brookdale Parkplace. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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