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The cost of independent living in Read is about $3,929 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 37 options. Read 220 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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Photo of Crossroads at Delta
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5 on all categories, we had a great experience. Very clean, friendly, truly caring and knowledgeable. Good food and overall service. Although my father passed only two months after entering the facility I...
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.
If you are looking for a unique blend of housing, personal care with independence, and dignity, Crossroads Assisted Living may be the answer.At Crossroads, we take the worry out of senior living. Crossroads communities serve the needs of many seniors by providing an environment that is safe,...
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3131 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
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Great facility and staff. Apartment sizes are comparable to other facilities. They have studio, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments. They provide 3 meals a day 7 days a week. Due to the meals being provided, 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.
Solstice Senior Living at Grand Valley is surrounded by views of the Colorado National Monument and the Grand Mesa. This senior living community in Grand Junction is in the heart of beautiful Western Colorado and near the breathtaking Grand Mesa National Forest. Our close-knit community is...
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Homey feel. Proximity to St. Mary's Hospital. Yes, we would recommend The Lodge to other families based on the experience so far.
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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88 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.0
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Cappella is a very welcoming community! All of the staff are extremely friendly and willing to help in any way they can. My father especially appreciated the maintenance man,[name removed] I also felt that...
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.
Photo of Solstice at Mesa View
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What I like the most about this community is the staff. The staff team here is nice and friendly. They also have good quality accommodations and based on my experience so far, I would recommend this...
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.
Discover high desert vistas and a tranquil, rural setting at Solstice Senior Living at Mesa View, a Grand Junction senior living community. Our community is nestled in Colorado’s well-known wine country, where our residents enjoy easy access to adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors....
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44 Floor plans available
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I selected Montage because I was very impressed with it and it certainly met my expectations. Because of a long-running a family dispute about her care, I was not able to have her cared for at Montage until...
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.
Savor the Golden YearsIf you want to live somewhere that provides you with all the comforts of home and the perks and conveniences of a destination resort, look no further. Because we provide independent and assisted living as well as memory care, we’re known as a continuing care retirement...
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My grandmother loved living at the homestead. The staff are very caring and very professional I always knew my grandmother was safe and taken care of. I would highly recommend the homestead. She loved the...
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.
At The Homestead at Montrose, we’re a welcoming independent and assisted living community where your needs are anticipated and accommodated – a comfortable, cheerful place you’ll be happy to call home.Delightful, flowering gardens and peaceful mountain views are the setting for Montrose assisted...
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My father is doing good and he likes the community. He shares a suite that has a living room and bathroom. My dad says the food is better and he gets to have a wine after dinner which he much appreciates....
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.
From the very first day of our grand opening in June 2001 we have been dedicated to a 'Philosophy of Caring.' We strive to provide a nurturing environment which encourages the continued independence of our residents while providing a full range of supportive services. A wide array of activities...
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We chose Grand Villa because of the cleanliness of the facility, they had an activity director, and [name removed], the executive director really sold the place. She is a very kind person, was patient with...
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.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Senior Living Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Grand Villa is a faith-based nonprofit organization. Across all our communities, faith is a cornerstone of how we operate,...
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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.
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Photo of Delta House
11 Photo available
Provides: Assisted Living, Home 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.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
Photo of Anciano Towers
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.
Photo of Heidi's Chateau
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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We recently moved my father in law into spring creek and could not be happier! The facility and grounds are incredibly clean and well kept, and offer a sense of calmness. The homemade meals are wonderful....
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.
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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.
Photo of Creek Vista Senior Living Apartments
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.
Creek Vista Senior Apartments is dedicated to providing a supportive environment for independent living at a cost that is affordable to seniors. Low cost for high living. Located at the base of Lamborn Mountain in Paonia, Colorado, Creek Vista offers the best of home town friendliness with...
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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.
The Retreat at Palisade is a privately owned assisted living community in Palisade, CO. Situated in the heart of a scenic wine-country, here you will find a caring, gentle atmosphere where residents and staff work together to form a community that is sound and uplifting for all. The Palisade...
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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.
Peach Tree Assisted Living #1 & 2 is an assisted living community in a beautiful country setting in Clifton, Colorado. Located right by the Colorado River in a quiet rural town in a beautiful country home, our community is cozy and welcoming for both residents and their visiting...
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
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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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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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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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.
Bookcliff Manor Assisted Living is a small assisted living community located among the awe inspiring natural beauty of Grand Junction, Colorado. Our peaceful community is conveniently located within Grand Junction, an ideal location for visiting family members known for award winning golf courses...
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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.
The Retreat at Harbor Cove is a privately owned assisted living community in Grand Junction, CO. Here you will find a special atmosphere where residents and staff intertwine and form an environment that is safe, warm, and encouraging for all. The Harbor Cove campus has three buildings each with...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Read, CO

The average cost of senior living in Read is $3,929 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Palisade, CO with an average of $3,785 per month.

Independent living costs in Read, CO, vs. nearby cities

Read, CO
$3,929/mo
$3,929/mo

Independent living costs in Read, CO, vs. state and national averages

Read, CO
$3,929/mo
U.S. national average
$4,158/mo

Independent living costs in Read, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,238/mo
Independent Living
$3,929/mo

Independent living costs in Read, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,372/mo
Studio
$4,846/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,916/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,462/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,517/mo

Senior living costs in Read vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Read, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRead, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,929/mo$4,430/mo$4,158/mo
Assisted Living$4,459/mo$5,171/mo$4,709/mo
Memory Care$5,238/mo$5,387/mo$4,942/mo
Independent Living
Read, CO:$3,929/mo
Colorado:$4,430/mo
U.S.:$4,158/mo
Assisted Living
Read, CO:$4,459/mo
Colorado:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$4,709/mo
Memory Care
Read, CO:$5,238/mo
Colorado:$5,387/mo
U.S.:$4,942/mo
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Independent living costs in Read, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Read and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Read, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Read have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Read, CO$3,409/mo$3,033/mo+12.4%
Colorado$3,256/mo$3,205/mo+1.6%
National$3,251/mo$3,154/mo+3.1%
Read, CO
2024 average cost:$3,409/mo
2023 average cost:$3,033/mo
Percent change:+12.4%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,205/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,251/mo
2023 average cost:$3,154/mo
Percent change:+3.1%
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What families are saying about independent living in Read

Recent reviews for independent living in Read

Spring Creek Chalet in Montrose, CO

4.4
Spring Creek Chateau sits on 15 plus acres with lovely landscaping, outdoor patios, large pond and wildlife seeking refuge from the city. Each apt has patio doors with their own access to the grounds. Three home cooked meals daily and a friendly, helpful staff. The Chateau is Independent ...
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Solstice at Mesa View in Grand Junction, CO

4.8
I arrived at Mesa View summer of '22. I looked at a couple of places here in GJ but after touring here it was easy to decide to live here! [name removed] was so helpful as I moved in. The staff here are always so friendly! Leaving my home of 49 years was hard but Mesa View is great!

The Homestead at Montrose

4.5
My mother in law enjoyed her respite stay at this community. The staff are pretty awesome. They are patient and worked well with her. She is able to have her hair done and they offer daily activities. The community is very nice and clean. The food is amazing. I would recommend this community.

Read independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Read independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Read, 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 Read 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 Read partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Read, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
17.6%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
8.8%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
17.6%
33.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Read 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 Read communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Read, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
14.7%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35.3%
43.4%
Room service
Room service
29.4%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Read 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 Read offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Read, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
38.2%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
14.7%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
17.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
47.1%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.2%
48.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.9%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
26.5%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
23.5%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
23.5%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
35.3%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
41.2%
46.7%
Dances
Dances
26.5%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
23.5%
39.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
32.4%
46.4%
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Crossroads at Delta, Solstice at Grand Valley and The Lodge at Grand Junction are the top-rated independent living facilities near Read, Colorado. See full list of communities.

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