“Colorful Colorado,” as it is often called by the locals, is home to gorgeous natural landscapes, ranging from the Great Plains in the east to the majestic Rocky Mountains, which tower over much of the state. Denver, known as the Mile High City, is the state’s capital and offers all of the comforts and conveniences of a major metropolitan city. Outside of its more urban areas, Colorado is a mountainous paradise filled with beautiful sights to see and explore – an excellent retirement setting with endless opportunities for activity.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 180 independent living communities in Colorado. The median monthly cost of independent living in Colorado is about $2,400.
From our first tour of Woodlake with [name removed] we knew this would be the perfect place for our om who is 98. The friendly front desk staff. The super-efficient caretakers and the administrative staff...
I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...
Mom moved in Feb and I am so glad that she is here. She is well cared for and I am extremely happy with our choice to move here.
Mom moved in Feb and I am so glad that she is here. She is well cared for and I am extremely happy with our choice to move here.
The Brookdale management team often interacted with residents with smile and uplifting spirit! They always try to make sure residents needs are met and satisfied.
I have been here for a year and a half. Staff is wonderful and were very supportive after my wife passed away 7 months after. We moved in. She loved the place too.
My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
From our first tour of Woodlake with [name removed] we knew this would be the perfect place for our om who is 98. The friendly front desk staff. The super-efficient caretakers and the administrative staff...
I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...
After a catastrophic fall, my mother was forced to enter assisted living. Our family did and extensive search of assisted living facilities in the southern half of the Denver metro area to be close to...
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.
My mother-in-law was taken very good care of. She was extremely apprehensive about going for two weeks while my husband and I went on a vacation. when I got back she let me know that she was very thankful...
I moved in to Brookdale North on [date removed]. I have found it to be a great place to live. The apartment was fully refurbished, paint, carpet, new hard flooring, new kitchen with stainless appliances and...
My mother has lived in assisted living at Morning Star for about 4 years and she’s quite happy. I find the staff very professional and friendly, and any issues we have ever had - like requesting medications...
I recently moved my mom into Sunrise of Boulder, and so far, the experience has been wonderful. The team has made everything easier for us during what I thought was going to be very stressful. Everyone has...
Colorado doesn’t have specific laws or regulations for independent living, because these communities don’t provide personal care or medical care services like you may find in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. However, many of our partner independent living communities in Colorado share a campus with other senior care facilities.[01] To explore assisted living regulations in Hawaii, see our Colorado state overview of assisted living.
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Stand-alone independent living communities in Colorado must follow the state’s rental laws, which are outlined as landlord and tenant rights respectively. The following list provides examples of laws that protect tenants in Colorado:[02]
It’s important to note that local governments, such as city or county governments, may have additional regulations guiding the protection of tenant rights. Our Denver Independent Living page provides examples of rental laws that are specific to an individual city.
Most independent living communities have an age minimum. Some communities accept residents 55 and older, and others require residents to be at least 62. The age requirement is usually posted on an independent living community’s website.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-692-2000
State of Colorado Division of Housing
1313 Sherman Street, Suite #518
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: 303-864-7810
9to5 Colorado
4130 Tejon St, Unit A
Denver, Colorado 80211
Phone: 303-628-0925
Colorado Legal Services
1905 N Sherman Street, Suite 300
Denver 80203
Phone: 303-837-1313
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Alemzada, A., Bernard, A., Reynolds, E., and Pino, L. (2023, March). Laws regulating landlords and tenants. Legislative Council Staff.
Overview of Independent Living in CO
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