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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Watkins, CO
The cost of independent living in Watkins is about $3,898 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 22 options. Read 262 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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55 Floor plans available
9.8
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16 reviews
We would 1000% recommend Pinewood Lodge to other families based on the experience we have had so far, it is a great place. My dad is very happy there. We love pinewood and we are so glad you helped us find...
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.
Pinewood Lodge offers the ambiance and comfort of a luxury mountain resort style community with convenience of an urban lifestyle – and all for people 62 years of age or older (income limits apply). The development features generously sized one and two bedroom apartments filled with amenities and...
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33 Floor plans available
9.0
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41 reviews
As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls,...
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.
We offer a resort style worry free lifestyle. Complete with all day dining, events, concerts, educational programs, 24 hour staff and security, transportation, weekly housekeeping, basic cable, wifi, and phone service with free long distance. Our apartments range from studios up to two...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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7 reviews
I LOVE it here!! Just moved into my Villa last Monday, but stayed in a patio home while my place was completed for 2 months. I love how the community, staff and residents all support each other. Management...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Discover maintenance free living at V-Esprit active adult community. Located in the Centennial, Parker and South East Aurora area (close to Cherry Creek State Park), V-Esprit offers apartments and patio homes for lease on a beautiful 14-acre campus with walking paths with amazing mountain...
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9.0
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59 reviews
My mother has since passed away but the facility was very accommodating to her needs. Yes, we would recommend Cherry Creek community to other families, they were lovely
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.
"Committed to helping you live a vibrant, carefree lifestyle." At Cherry Creek, we are dedicated to providing our residents with five-star service, elegant amenities and the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle. Our caring professional staff is here to lavish you with attention while...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Floor plans available
8.8
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43 reviews
My Mom fell at her old place and needed to be moved to an assisted living place, my wife and I looked at several places that were nice but when we toured here it was like a whole new world! Everyone is so...
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.
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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88 Floor plans available
8.7
Review score
21 reviews
It's an excellent community that cares for my mom like family. The entire staff is professional and loving and committed to the residents. The nursing staff is exceptional. Given the level of service and...
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 premier senior living community in Parker, CO, Pine Grove Crossing provides Independent Living Plus, Assisted Living and Memory Care with a personal touch. We offer suites and 16-hour licensed nursing care, 7 days a week, to residents of our locally operated community. We selected Pine...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.6
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12 reviews
My loved one is currently a resident at St. Andrew's Village and everything has been very good for for her so far. I would recommend this facility to others.
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.
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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3.0
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2 reviews
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...
6.5
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7 reviews
They are extremely friendly and have so many things and groups to do. All you have to pay is rent. All utilities included including TV/cable and internet. Having a garden to grow your vegetables is...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
we’ve created a new kind of 62+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rent includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot tub, community garden, dog park, workout facilities,...
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
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.
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: 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.
Sable Ridge Residences is a beautiful new senior residence at I-70 and Chambers. We are near to shopping, restaurants and bus service. Apartments have 9 ft ceilings with beautiful large windows, central air-conditioning, private balconies, storage, dishwashers, wood cabinetry and washer/dryer...
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: 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.
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Shalom Cares is a senior housing community located in Aurora, Colorado, in the heart of Arapaho County. Our community offers a beautifully landscaped campus and a peaceful, serene setting. Perfectly situated in the Denver Metro area, Shalom Cares is easily accessible for visiting friends and...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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.
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.
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I have been very pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community, The staff have been absolutely wonderful and really have made sure my mom has felt comfortable and welcomed in her...
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.
Canterbury Gardens provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our community delivers both Independent and...
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Cost of independent living in Watkins, CO
The average cost of senior living in Watkins is $3,898 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bennett, CO with an average of $3,843 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins, CO vs. the state and national average
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Watkins vs. other types of senior living
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Watkins, CO by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Watkins
Recent reviews for independent living in Watkins
Brookdale Tamarac Square in Denver, CO
4.1
Every time I enter - someone greets me by name. My brother is very happy at Brookdale. He is finally meeting new people & reaching out to participate in more activities. Thank you!
MorningStar of Parker
4.1
My mom is a resident at MorningStar of Parker and the experience has been good for her. I would recommend this facility to others.
Cadence Aurora
3.9
My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her clothes were not returned after they were sent for washing and she received other people's ...
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Watkins independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Watkins independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Watkins, 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 Watkins 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 Watkins partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15%
19.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
32.8%
No sugar
No sugar
25%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5%
7.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Watkins 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 Watkins communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Watkins, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
35%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
35%
41.9%
Room service
Room service
35%
35.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10%
16.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Watkins 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 Watkins offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Watkins, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
35%
43.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
27.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35%
31.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
40%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
45%
53.1%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
41.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
36.5%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40%
40.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
45.6%
Dances
Dances
30%
31.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40%
38.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
35%
45.4%
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Pinewood Lodge, Brookdale Greenwood Village and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Watkins, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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