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Photo of MorningStar of Wheat Ridge
1111 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.6
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As much as I like them and the facility I would say.... If they r taking care of the meds, make sure to always watch and check the statements; my parents bathroom was not cleaned nearly good enough; keep in...
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.
Assisted Living Wheat Ridge – Join Our CommunityDedicated to making your retirement years carefree, MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Wheat Ridge provides seniors with the finest assisted living Wheat Ridge has to offer. Offering a lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community, our...
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Photo of Mountain Vista Retirement Community
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They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Castle Rock
1010 Photos available
99 Floor plans available
7.3
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I really like it here and I really like the wonderful staff. [name removed] who is in charge her is so nice. Food is very good. Friendly people. Fun activities!
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.
Bonaventure of Castle Rock is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community offering seniors the lifestyle and care they deserve. Bonaventure of Castle Rock is conveniently located in the upscale Meadows neighborhood, nestled near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just a short...
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Photo of Balfour at Central Park
2121 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.2
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When it comes to the activities - we are awaiting new Memory Support Director, hoping to see more activities and more varied activities. For the value for cost, expensive, care varies depending on staffing...
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 Balfour at Stapleton community incorporates all we have learned from our nearly 20 years of developing and operating senior housing in Colorado. Offering assisted living and memory care accommodations, found in all Balfour’s retirement communities in Denver, CO, paired with our signature...
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Photo of Balfour Retirement Community
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Caring staff, excellent activities. Beautiful facility. The room sizes in memory care are quite large, very nice. I cannot say enough good things about the facility and staff. We are very pleased and would...
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 Balfour Way – Our ApproachAt Balfour, life is all about having extraordinary choices.Our communities are well-regarded for their comfortable elegance and for the individualized quality of life. But it’s our dedication to service, innovation, and respect that truly define The Balfour Way.At...
Photo of Parkside Village Retirement Resort
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1212 Floor plans available
3.0
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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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Photo of Solange at Grouseberry
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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
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 Terra Bluffs
88 Photos available
1.3
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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 MorningStar at Jordan
1212 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
6.0
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5 stars for everything. The staff treated my family like their family. I always felt welcome and informed. This was an awesome place for my mom and dad to get to be together the last 6 months of their...
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.
MorningStar at JordanCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Jordan in Centennial, 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. MorningStar at Jordan...
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Photo of Modena Cherry Creek
99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
6.0
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11 reviews
6.0
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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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Photo of The Reserve at Lone Tree
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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.
Welcome to The Reserve at Lone Tree, the epitome of luxury senior living set to debut in the picturesque town of Lone Tree, Colorado in the Spring of 2025 offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care lifestyle options. Designed with the utmost attention to detail and tailored to...
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Photo of CuraVistas Highline
77 Photos available
7.0
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27 reviews
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My mom is a resident at CuraVistas. The building was bought by a new company and has vastly improved. The Executive Director Jamie Bird is friendly and helpful. They recently hired a new activities person...
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.
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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Photo of Lowry Park- Independent and Assisted Living
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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 MorningStar at RidgeGate
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Our experience was outstanding, they were so wonderful to our loved one. They put their residents first always, and would always check-in on our loved one. They kept up constant communication with our family...
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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Photo of Someren Glen Retirement Community
2222 Photos available
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I like this community. The staff is nice and caring and they go out of their way to be helpful. The menu is nice and a good variety. They do offer a lot of activities for her to stay active. We would...
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.
Nestled in a neighborhood where family and relationships come first you'll find Someren Glen Retirement Community. Our close-knit community invokes the feeling of joining loved ones around the kitchen table, or laughing with longtime friends in the backyard. Here, old friendships are renewed, new...
Photo of Graceful Living
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We chose Pine Trails at Castle Rock because of the value for the money and it was also the friendliness of the staff members, and when we walked in it just gave us a good overall feel. The room sizes here...
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.
NOW OFFERING ASSISTED LIVING AND MEMORY CARERecently built in 2012, Pine Trails at Castle Rock provides gracious, purpose-driven Assisted Living and Memory Care for loved ones. Located among the Rocky Mountains in beautiful Castle Rock, Colorado, our community empowers residents with the physical...
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...
Photo of Inglenook At Brighton
55 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
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It is a very old community and it is showing. There are some units being remodeled, but most are like stepping back into the 70s. I was not pleased with the state of my dads unit. He did have to make a last...
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.
Welcome to Inglenook at Brighton! One of the most important influences on your overall health and happiness is your living environment. Inglenook at Brighton is a retirement community where you can enjoy an independent, yet secure lifestyle, pursuing new interests and expanding your circle of...
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Photo of Vi at Highlands Ranch, a CCRC
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Every community has room for improvement and is continuously worked upon here at Vi. That is a huge plus for Vi. The employees and staff are genuine and truly care for the residents. Vi is a beautiful...
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.
Welcome to Vi at Highlands Ranch, the only Type A retirement community in Colorado. Our Life Plan Community, also known as a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), provides residents with assisted and independent living as well as a continuum of care on-site. Located on 25 acres of...
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Photo of Solange at South Forrest
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We chose Solange at South Forrest because of the convenient location. We did not have any issues with communication from staff. Everyone here was wonderful and I would absolutely recommend them.
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 Golden Orchard I
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Fewer residents, so more care. They are all very sweet and took good care of my Mom. The only downside is that their English language is limited, but some know it. I was still able to communicate and get...
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 Overture Central Park
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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
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.
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...
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I have enjoyed living here. I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. This has been a great experience for a 55+ community. Some of the activities include card games, golf putting...
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.
Vita Littleton features one and two bedroom apartment homes with luxury amenities for adults 55+. Our brand gorgeous apartments in Littleton feature designer finishes, quartz countertops, high-end kitchens with gas ranges, energy efficient stainless steel appliances and private balconies or...
Photo of Balfour at Riverfront Park
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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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Cost of independent living in Arapahoe County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Arapahoe County is $4,121 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $3,754 per month.

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

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,176/mo

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

Arapahoe County, CO
$4,176/mo
U.S. national average
$4,218/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Arapahoe County vs. other types of senior living

$5,272/mo
Independent Living
$4,176/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Arapahoe County, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,558/mo
Studio
$5,502/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,702/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,487/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,180/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Arapahoe County over time

Arapahoe County, COCO stateNational

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 families are saying about independent living in Arapahoe County

Recent reviews for independent living in Arapahoe County

Jackson Creek Senior Living in Monument, CO

5.0
In all areas.. I feel very positive. My dad really likes living there! I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Golden Lodge Assisted Living

3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

Arapahoe County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Arapahoe County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Arapahoe County, 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 Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
28.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
25.6%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.9%
32.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.3%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
33.7%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.5%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Arapahoe County 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 Arapahoe County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Arapahoe County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
39.2%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
30.8%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.5%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.7%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
48%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
34.4%
37%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
38.1%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.8%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
40.7%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
28.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.1%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
39.9%
45.7%
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Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Bella Vita and Pinewood Lodge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Arapahoe County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

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The best independent living facilities near you in Arapahoe County, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Brookdale Greenwood Village and Brookdale Tamarac Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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