If you’re looking for independent living in the Denver area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Denver. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 264 independent living facilities in Denver, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
We are also serving Independent Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Gateway, Cherry Creek and Capitol Hill.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Arvada, Aurora or Broomfield.
Independent Living
We really liked this community. It was a really good tour, they were very accommodating and showed us everything it was a super tour.
Read moreThey are very caring. They communicate very well with family. They do respond when ever family has questions. They work very hard to meet the residents needs. They offer a lot of activities. The meal times come with a few options. There are other meal options other than the main dish as a backup if you do not like the main meal. The kitchen staff are very helpful and let my loved one clear off his table (because he wants to be able to do so). They are really good staff there.
Read moreI had a great tour experience with Quincy Place. They did a great job and tried their hardest. It just did not feel like home when I walked in and that was what I was looking for.
Read more8030 East Girard Avenue, Denver, CO 80231
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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...
... Read moreMy biggest concern had to do with my loved one's mobility. They had multiple floors, and I would have worried about fire saf...
7100 West 13th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80214
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Provides: Independent Living
The Courtyard at Lakewood provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently situated in a quiet suburb of Denver, you'll enjoy the benefits of living near a big city with all the peace and quiet of a secluded home tucked away in the hills. We're close to...
... Read moreOutstanding job in helping me look for the right place for my father.
10200 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Live at Harvard Square Retirement Community in Southeast Denver, and you will experience service beyond the expected. Way beyond in fact. Our friendly, experienced staff really goes the extra mile (or two, or twenty) whenever needed. You'll find examples of this in every area. So not only do we...
... Read moreOur tour at Harvard Square was great. Really the only issue for my loved one was they do not allow alcoholic beverages. But...
150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
... Read moreOur family had an in person tour and the young lady who gave the tour was wonderful, she was fully of information which we ap...
8585 West Dakota Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80226
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Provides: Independent Living
Lakewood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on gorgeous, landscaped grounds in the thriving town of Lakewood, you'll love our tastefully elegant facilities and all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...
... Read moreWe really liked this community. It was a really good tour, they were very accommodating and showed us everything it was a sup...
7200 East Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80237
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Provides: Independent Living
Quincy Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in a quiet corner of Denver, you'll love our elegant facilities, friendly staff and convenient location. We're close to shopping, healthcare, dining and all the amenities of the...
... Read moreI had a great tour experience with Quincy Place. They did a great job and tried their hardest. It just did not feel like home...
7390 W. Eastman Pl, Lakewood, CO 80227
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Provides: Independent Living
Welcome to Lakeview Senior Living, a new concept in senior living by Spectrum Retirement Communities, LLC. Our Community is conveniently located in Lakewood, Colorado, just north of Hampden Avenue (Hwy 285) and east of Wadsworth. Lakeview Senior Living offers convenient access to nearby shopping,...
... Read moreI decided on Lakeview Senior Living because I really liked the way it looked. It felt like home right when I walked in. The m...
11475 Pearl Street, Northglenn, CO 80233
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Set amidst Colorado's majestic mountains and ten miles north of Denver, Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle that meets your unique needs. With proximity to an extensive Greenway trails and parks system, Webster Lake and the acclaimed Butterfly Pavilion,...
... Read moreThis is a very friendly place. It is a community, and easy to make friends there. It is in an older building, and not fancy...
111 Emerson Street, Denver, CO 80218
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Excellent Quality of LifeWith all the perks and conveniences of a resort, the seniors who call our community home enjoy a vast array of services while savoring the peace of mind that comes from knowing we provide a continuum of care. Whether you’re looking for an independent or assisted living...
... Read moreI think that the staff is unbelievably kind and patient, far beyond what I could have expected. The apartments are very nice...
2800 Youngfield Street, Lakewood, CO 80215
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Applewood Place, A Juniper Senior Living Community, provides assisted living and award winning Wellspring Memory Care. Located in a charming neighborhood just south of Golden and ten minutes from downtown Denver and the Rocky Mountain foothills, Applewood Place is a community where older adults...
... Read moreWe had a great tour with Applewood Place. I had another family member who was here previously and it was a great experience f...
3151 S Wadsworth Blvd, Lakewood, CO 80227
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Welcome to Cadence LakewoodDiscover a new independence at our beautiful assisted living and memory care community in Lakewood, Colorado. Here you will experience the tranquility of a boutique-style campus with smaller buildings for a cozy home like setting. Enjoy time in your spacious studio or...
... Read moreThis is a great place if your loved one can get up and walk and do a lot of things for themselves. I've only been able to vi...
251 South Colorado Boulevard, Denver, CO 80246
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Sunrise at Cherry Creek sits in the heart of the Cherry Creek neighborhood. We pride ourselves in our Reminiscence neighborhood for the memory impaired and our assisted living programs. Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to...
... Read moreOur family had an in person tour and the staff who gave us the tour were just wonderful, they were full of information which ...
6383 E. Girard Place, Denver, CO 80222
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Welcome to HighPointe Assisted Living & Memory Care, a warm, welcoming retirement community with 97 senior apartments located in southeast Denver, CO. Here you or your loved one will receive help with daily living and any needed support for dementia—along with chef-prepared meals, concierge...
... Read moreWe had a virtual tour at HighPointe. From what we could see, it looked good. The downside with them was cost.
2500 S Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80231
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
The Life You’ve Always WantedWhat does it mean to pursue a life of purpose and meaning? When you are a resident here at our assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, you have ample opportunity to find out. Our seniors enjoy a host of...
... Read moreVery friendly. Residents seem happy and engaged. Nice outdoor spaces for the to walk and relax in. Nice MC area.
2020 South Monroe Street, Denver, CO 80210
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living
Tucked between Englewood and Glendale on Denver’s southern edge, the independent and assisted living seniors at our community have decided to trade in the responsibilities of home maintenance for the retirement of their dreams. If you’re ready to give up your chores and let someone else take care...
... Read moreWe really liked this community. It was a really good tour, they were very accommodating and showed us everything it was a sup...
6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80224
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Provides: Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care
Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living has a bold, updated look without sacrificing old fashioned values. LOCAL OWNERSHIP allows us to deliver first-class services and amenities at an affordable monthly fee! Offering 90 Independent Living, 37 Assisted Living and 15 secure Memory Care...
... Read moreThis place is amazing. The staff are caring and compassionate. The Executive Director is always available and friendly, she k...
4901 S Monaco St, Denver, CO 80237
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Belleview Suites at DTC offers assisted living and Alzheimer's and Dementia Care options in Denver, Colorado. We are nearby many shops, restaurants, parks and the Cherry Creek Reservoir.Our beautiful community offers five different floor plans for residents to choose from, ranging from a private...
... Read more10695 West 17th Avenue, Lakewood, CO 80215
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The Luxury of IndependenceNestled within the charming city of Lakewood, Colorado, you’ll discover an independent living community that feels more like a resort. Brimming with luxury services and amenities like an on-campus bistro, putting green, billiards room, and more, you can soak up the best...
... Read moreI did a virtual tour with Brookdale and I really liked it. The lady who took me around on the phone made me feel like I was a...
1805 South Balsam Street, Lakewood, CO 80232
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Provides: Independent Living, Nursing Homes
How does a retirement with fewer chores and more adventures sound? We’ll take care of the chores while you focus on what you want to do. Here at our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) with both independent living and skilled nursing, if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll...
... Read moreI was not too interested in this community due to the fact that it was a high rise community. We just knew that this communit...
5195 West Quincy Avenue, Denver, CO 80236
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Located just minutes from a lovely country club and golf course, Sunrise at Pinehurst is five minutes from a shopping center in a nice, residential setting. We pride ourselves in our excellent ability to care for a wide array of care needs in an environment that is warm and homey. Step into...
... Read moreThey are very caring. They communicate very well with family. They do respond when ever family has questions. They work very ...
The average cost of senior living in Denver is $3,302 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Aurora, CO with an average of $3,000 per month.
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.
In Denver, CO, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
In Denver, CO, seniors have access to local offices and organizations that may help them obtain financial assistance for senior care, including:
Public transportation in Denver is provided by the Regional Transportation District, which operates bus, rail, and light rail services throughout the county. A car may be necessary, however, to get around the city outside of the downtown area. There are a number of services in the city that offer senior transportation, including RTD SeniorRide, which picks up groups of ten or more people from a single destination to travel to select community events for a fee.
Denver is a major metropolitan area, and as such, offers many options for medical care. Top hospitals in the city include UC Health University of Colorado Hospital, Porter Adventist Hospital, and Sky Ridge Medical Center.
Known as “The Mile High City,” Denver has much to offer in the way of entertainment and recreation. The Denver Art Museum contains over 68,000 pieces and displays a stunning collection of Native American art, showcasing works from many different tribes of the North American regions. For a stroll through the city replete with shopping and people-watching, visit the 16th Street Mall — a pedestrian mall featuring hundreds of trees, thousands of flowers, and a pathway designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei. Train and history buffs can take a short trip outside the city to the town of Golden to visit the Colorado Railroad Museum, which features over 100 locomotives and cars, as well as photos and historic artifacts, on display in a setting reminiscent of an 1880s rail depot. Living in Denver also offers plenty of access to the great outdoors. If you’d like to take in some of Colorado’s natural beauty, start with the Denver Botanical Gardens, a 24-acre park conveniently located right within the city. Of course, no visit to Colorado would be complete without a trip to the famed Rocky Mountain National Park. Just a short drive outside the city, the park is a world-famous destination encompassing 415 square miles of awe-inspiring scenic beauty.
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:
Independent living communities – also known simply as retirement communities – in Denver, Colorado are geared towards seniors who are able to live on their own, without daily assistance, and prefer to live among people their age. This usually means residents are self-sufficient and do not require hands-on care. Think of Denver retirement communities as age-restricted (typically 55+) complexes, which provide organized activities, meal services, and transportation.
The median monthly cost of independent living in Denver is about $2,387 in the city proper, and $2,911 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost of independent living in the state of Colorado is around $2,500.
For this type of senior living, Denver, Colorado offers many great options, and A Place for Mom can help you find the right one.
As one of the premier vacation and retirement destinations in the Rockies, Denver has an overall cost of living that is 30 points above the national average of 100. The ever-present scenic views mean that the average property value in the Mile High City is one of the highest in the county.
| Cost-of-living index | Grocery index | Health care | Median rent | Rent burden | Median home value | Median family income | Estate tax | Sales tax |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 130 | 102 | 92.5 | $1,372 | 19.4% | $322,837 | $60,098 | None | 8.31% |
An important factor in many seniors’ decisions to pick a location to live is the availability of quality medical communities. Denver is a major metropolitan area, and as such, offers many options for medical care. The following are the highest rated hospitals in the area:
Denver has a semi-arid continental type of climate. This means that Denver experiences hot and dry summers with cold winters. Due to its elevation the city receives large amounts of snow each year. On average, the humidity level for Denver is roughly 37%. The humidity levels are often highest during the month of February at about 45%.
Seasonal Temperatures
| Average summer temp | Typical summer high | Typical summer low | Average winter temp | Typical winter high | Typical winter low |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 73.5°F | 92°F (July) | 55°F (June) | 34°F | 49°F (January) | 19°F (December) |
Air Quality
| Average air quality index rating | Average maximum air quality index rating |
|---|---|
| 18 (Good) | 48 (Good) |
Precipitation
| Average yearly rainfall | Average yearly snowfall |
|---|---|
| 16.7” | 60.2” |
Denver has a very diverse population, and as one of the fastest-growing American cities, has all the hallmarks of a modern metropolitan center. Frequently rated as offering a high quality of living, Denver is a place that people from all backgrounds feel comfortable calling home.
Since 1976, Denver has hosted the yearly PrideFest — an LGBTQ+ pride celebration which draws half a million people annually and is the third largest pride event in the country. Political leanings in Denver tend to be left of center, and in major elections the county often votes blue.
The Denver region is the 18th largest metro economy in the country and is home to several major corporations, such as AIMCO, the largest operator of apartment communities in the United States, employing approximately 3,500 people in the city of Denver. The Gates Corporation is also headquartered in the city, and is the world’s largest manufacturer of auto belts and hoses. The second-largest gold producer in North America, The Newmont Mining Company, also calls Denver home.
2016 Presidential Election for Denver County
| Voted Democratic | Voted Republican | Voted Third Party |
|---|---|---|
| 73.7% | 18.9% | 7.4% |
Population Statistics
| Population city metro | Population city proper | Population density | Population trend |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2,787,266 | 704,621 | 1,774 people per square mile | Growing at a rate of 1.5% |
Highest Level of Education
| High-school diploma | College degree | Graduate degree |
|---|---|---|
| 18% | 47% | 18% |
Age
| Median | 0-14 | 15-29 | 30-44 | 45-59 | 60-74 | 75+ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 37 | 17.7% | 21% | 22.5% | 19.5% | 14.2% | 5.1% |
Race & Ethnicity
| Asian | Black | Hispanic | Native American | Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian | White | Two or more | Other or Not Specified |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.6% | 9.5% | 30.5% | 1% | 0.1% | 76.9% | 3.4% | 5.5% |
Crime
| Property crimes per 1,000 citizens | Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens |
|---|---|
| 37.3 | 7.4 |
Miscellaneous
| Unemployed | Participate in the labor force | Have some form of disability | Live in poverty | Widows | Veterans |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5% | 71% | 10% | 15% | 4% | 6% |
Denver is considered very friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry.
As a large city, Denver has much to offer in the way of entertainment and recreation. The state of Colorado has a reputation as a paradise to those who love the outdoors, and has plenty of options for nature lovers to take in the scenic beauty of the West in the shadow of the Rocky Mountains.
The Denver Art Museum contains over 68,000 pieces and displays a stunning collection of Native American art, displaying works from many different tribes of the North American regions. The museum also houses classical work from noted European artists, relics from the old West, and contemporary travelling exhibits.
For a stroll through the city replete with shopping and people-watching, visit the 16th Street Mall. A pedestrian mall featuring hundreds of trees, thousands of flowers, and a pathway designed by renowned architect I.M. Pei, the 16th Street Mall is a must-visit destination for an afternoon walk or a stop at one of the numerous area cafes. Train and history buffs can make a short trip outside the city to the town of Golden to visit the Colorado Railroad Museum, which features over 100 locomotives and cars, as well as photos and historic artifacts, on display in a setting reminiscent of an 1880s rail depot.
Living in Denver offers plenty of access to the great outdoors. If you’d like to take in some of Colorado’s natural beauty, start with the Denver Botanical Gardens, a 24-acre park conveniently located right in the city. The site includes 50 different gardens, including many filled with plants native to the area, as well as gardens inspired by a variety of international locales with similar climates. The Botanical Gardens also features indoor plant displays which rotate according to season. Of course, no visit to Colorado would be complete without a trip to the famed Rocky Mountain National Park. Just a short drive outside the city, the park is a world-famous destination encompassing 415 square miles of awe-inspiring scenic beauty. The park has hundreds of miles of hiking trails, informational visitor centers, fantastic scenic overlooks, and many options are wheelchair accessible.
Overture Central Park, Inn at Lakewood and Balfour at Central Park are the top rated independent living facilities near Denver, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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The best independent living facilities near you in Denver, Colorado are Brookdale Tamarac Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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