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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gardner, CO
The cost of independent living in Gardner is about $3,604 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 178 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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My mom enjoyed the view of Pike's Peak out her window. She loved playing Bingo every week. She also enjoyed exercise class. She loved the trips on the activity bus.
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.
With our assisted living services, located in Pueblo, Colo., a thriving city known for steel production and low cost of living, you have all the independence you want, along with the peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24/7 to help with personal care, mobility and any emergencies that...
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We chose Villa Pueblo because they had the best value for the money and absolutely the best view! The staff are always very helpful and kind. Mom says the hamburger used there is the worst she has ever had.
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
Villa Pueblo is one of the city's premier retirement communities, offering a full continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing care. You never know who you'll meet at Villa Pueblo — you may reconnect with old friends, or meet new ones! And, the...
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I really love my apartment. The staff is superb. My only concern is the meals, although bland they are not renal friendly so I find myself having to find something to eat in my room and I am finding that to...
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.
Pueblo RegentUnwind and reconnect with nature at Pueblo Regent — a quaint community tucked in the middle of Colorado's beautiful countryside. This pet-friendly community features thoughtfully designed common areas and gracious amenities, such as a fitness area, beauty salon, private dining room,...
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Although Capella's has experienced all the problems with staff and employees like shortages, training and competence like all industries throughout the country, my mother and I both have been very pleased...
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.
The spirit of Pueblo County resounds at Cappella of Pueblo West, the area’s reputable and long-serving assisted living community. Here, age and capabilities have no boundaries, friendships flourish and lives are enriched through social, intellectual, inspirational, and physical activities.
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The facility and apartments are very nice and updated. The administration are very friendly and respond quickly. So if a person is independent and requires little care, this is a good place. The activities...
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.
You can create the home you want at Bonaventure ,and it always comes with warmth and good old-fashioned service with a smile, which is why so many recommend us. Just ask our residents;more than 9 out of 10 current residents, enthusiastically recommend us to their friends and families.
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The home setting is great! They encourage visitors at any time. They are friendly and it is always clean. The residents are encouraged to get up and dressed daily. They also all eat together in kitchen...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
Columbine Chateau is a small 24 hour Assisted living facility that is located in Pueblo West, Co. We pride ourselves in being more of a family home and providing our residents with more one on one care so they can have a better quality of life. We are able to have a higher ratio of staff per...
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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 Bridge at Alamosa, Colorado, combines the luxuries of retirement living with the comforts of home.Offering assisted living and independent living, our community tailors resort-style services and amenities to the needs and interests of our residents.Professional associates work to create an...
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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.
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.
Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo is located in Pueblo, Colorado. We strive to create a happy and dignified living environment for our elderly residents. Our independent housing facility offers a fitness center, theater and pub. Our dining area looks like a bistro, not a hospital dining...
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: 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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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.
We are at full occupancy currently, NO in person tour available. However, we are taking waiting list, and unit videos and pictures are available upon request. Create a Healthier you at Havilahome!If you enjoy an Active Lifestyle in nature and the mountains, come and live at Havilahome. We are a...
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.
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.
Friendship House at The HomeThe Friendship House at the Home is an assisted living community located in picturesque Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, which is considered the "Gate to the Authentic West." The community has a rich heritage and intriguing geologic history. The residents are ones...
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.
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: 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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Cost of independent living in Gardner, CO
The average cost of senior living in Gardner is $3,604 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestone, CO with an average of $2,557 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gardner, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Gardner, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Gardner
Recent reviews for independent living in Gardner
Cappella at Pueblo West
4.6
Great people, the building is one floor and great for any type of physical limitations and all types of services are provided from laundry and housekeeping if needed. They also have local transportation which is very helpful.
They have been having all kinds of staffing problems and consistency ...
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Bonaventure of Pueblo
3.4
The facility and apartments are very nice and updated. The administration are very friendly and respond quickly. So if a person is independent and requires little care, this is a good place. The activities on the calendar do not always happen. The breakdown is information getting to the aids ...
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Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community
5.0
My Dad was looking to downsize after an unexpected hospital stay. My Dad was still independent but we thought a community setting would be good for him. Dad liked the Pueblo Villa independent living option. He said the food is good and he’s found a group of friends to eat with. He was also able ...
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Gardner independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gardner independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gardner, 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 Gardner 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 Gardner partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gardner, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
27.8%
33.5%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.6%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Gardner 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 Gardner communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gardner, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
22.2%
35.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
22.2%
17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gardner 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 Gardner offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gardner, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
38.9%
44.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.7%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
53.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.9%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
37.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
27.8%
40.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
38.9%
46.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
31.9%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.8%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
38.9%
45.7%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale El Camino, Villa Pueblo Senior Living Community and Pueblo Regent are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gardner, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 22 independent living facilities near Gardner, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gardner, Colorado is Brookdale El Camino. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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