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The cost of independent living in Elephant Park is about $3,857 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 18 options. Read 171 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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Everyone has been very friendly and helpful. My dad is an easy sell when it comes to food so that has been fine. They definitely have a variety of activities, although my dad is pretty quiet and doesn't...
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.
Among many, one big point of difference that makes us unique is our level of service and amazing team. Starting with our Executive Director, Daniel Cooke, who has been with Brookdale for over 7 years and has a background in caregiving. Our Associate Executive Director, Chris Blake, has been a...
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Would prefer to have more flexibility in seating in dining room for meals. Addressed with leadership and informed people can select to sit anywhere.
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 HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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The facility was very accommodating on our moving schedule. They even allowed us to move somethings in before our move in date. The maintenance staff is really busy so it took some time to get some things...
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.
Locally owned and operated Retirement Community, offering both Assisted Living, Memory Care and Respite Services. Golden Lodge is located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. Our goal is to enhance the lives of people age 55-plus with an exceptional lifestyle, residences, programs, services and...
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The staff in Memory Care are outstanding, very kind, helpful and know how to work with dementia residents. They called me when my husband fell and when he has an outburst etc. [Name removed], the move-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.
At Woodlake Estates Senior Living in Lakewood, Colorado, we believe that holistic living goes beyond just physical well-being. Our community offers a continuum of care—including assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing and rehabilitation services—designed to nurture wellness in the body,...
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55 Floor plans available
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My mother stayed here and she received excellent care from all the staff. she enjoyed being there. The nursing staff was very attentive and would answer when ever she used the call button. I highly recommend...
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 of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, 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 of...
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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.
Trailhead Community is an 83 unit complex where 50% of the units are allocated for adults with developmental disabilities and the other 50% for neuro-typical residents. The building will include state-of-the-art technology and “Universal Design” features to promote independence and safety for all...
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1212 Floor plans available
8.0
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The community is lovely and my 92 year old mother is settling in. She commented that there are not a lot of planned activities and the bus system runs on a limited basis. The people are friendly and 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.
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.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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My experience with Clear Creek Commons so far has been a good one, my only issue has been the fact that I have to cook my own food. The community is clean and well-kept. There aren't many activities for the...
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.
Best Senior 55 or Better Property, located in the heart of downtown Golden, Colorado. Where the team goes above and beyond to make your home the best. The team has over 30 years combined in senior care. Clear Creek Commons was nominated for best Senior Property in 2019 Nationally. We deliver...
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Overall, I've been very satisfied with the care and the facilities. The staff is wonderful. There's one caregiver in particular who is always cheerful when she comes in, she gives compliments, and she...
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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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.
Epoque Golden Apartments in Golden Colorado, is where the perfect location meets a one-of-a-kind 55+ luxury community. Find yourself submerged in the most beautiful mountain views, surrounded by hundreds of acres of local parks. Enjoy luxury senior living in Golden, as you explore top attractions...
Photo of MorningStar at Applewood
1919 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
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This place has been under renovation. They are still working on the kitchen but all new furniture. My first two weeks were not great. Non existent orientation. Things have improved. I take Gene on...
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.
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...
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44 Floor plans available
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Balfour Littleton went above and beyond in caring for my friend during his battle with ALS. Their unwavering kindness and genuine care made a difficult journey a little easier to bear. They not only provided...
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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Concordia on the Lake is such a wonderful place to live. The staff is helpful, friendly and caring. There are lots of fun activities. The other tenants are very welcoming and kind. I am so happy I chose to...
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.
Concordia is an independent living facility that offers fully equipped apartments, but no medical or dining services. We do allow one pet per apartment under 35 lbs. and we are a totally non-smoking community.  We have a great activity program that happens both on and off the...
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: 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.
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: 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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Elephant Park, CO

The average cost of senior living in Elephant Park is $3,857 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Upper Bear Creek, CO with an average of $3,839 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elephant Park, CO vs. nearby cities

Elephant Park, CO
$3,857/mo

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

Elephant Park, CO
$3,857/mo
U.S. national average
$4,146/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Elephant Park vs. other types of senior living

$5,082/mo
Independent Living
$3,857/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Elephant Park, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,270/mo
Studio
$5,739/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,950/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,824/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Elephant Park over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Elephant Park

Recent reviews for independent living in Elephant Park

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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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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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Elephant Park independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Elephant Park independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Elephant Park, 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 Elephant Park 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 Elephant Park partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Elephant Park, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
44.4%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
32.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Elephant Park 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 Elephant Park communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Elephant Park, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.5%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
36%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
16.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Elephant Park 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 Elephant Park offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Elephant Park, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
55.6%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
44.4%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
61.1%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
61.1%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
42%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
44.4%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
55.6%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.1%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
55.6%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
38.9%
39.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.7%
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Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Brookdale University Park and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Elephant Park, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 18 independent living facilities near Elephant Park, Colorado. See the full list.

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

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