“Colorful Colorado,” as it is often called by the locals, is home to gorgeous natural landscapes, ranging from the Great Plains in the east to the majestic Rocky Mountains, which tower over much of the state. Denver, known as the Mile High City, is the state’s capital and offers all of the comforts and conveniences of a major metropolitan city. Outside of its more urban areas, Colorado is a mountainous paradise filled with beautiful sights to see and explore – an excellent retirement setting with endless opportunities for activity.
Currently, A Place for Mom partners with more than 180 independent living communities in Colorado. The median monthly cost of independent living in Colorado is about $2,400.
"Most welcoming" is synonymous with this community! From out initial meeting with the (amazing) Community liaison director to the accommodating staff at move-in (which was also welcoming). Our mama's...
I visit monthly to see my best friend of 50+ years. we have lunch or dinner depending ion the time of visit. I very much enjoy the meal and thee staff seem wonderful.
We moved my father in law there in May . This is his first time living on his own. He has made friends and has a social life now. He is happy and safe at Greeley Place . We like the staff and trust them with...
I visit monthly to see my best friend of 50+ years. we have lunch or dinner depending ion the time of visit. I very much enjoy the meal and thee staff seem wonderful.
It's independent living, so care is limited. The staff are very helpful in trying to accommodate individual needs. Residents opinions are encouraged and heard. Apartments are great - very roomy. The only...
We have lived at Brookdale University for over a year and are so grateful to be here. The residents are very friendly, the staff so attentive, lots of great outings and activities and good food!!
My wife and i had the opportunity to visit my uncle (a recently admitted new resident), and were impressed by the physical condition of the place, and professionalism of the staff members we interacted with....
We had an excellent experience. The staff was incredibly kind and patient with us, our situation and our father.We picked the place because it was not overly big, location was good (there were closer...
"Most welcoming" is synonymous with this community! From out initial meeting with the (amazing) Community liaison director to the accommodating staff at move-in (which was also welcoming). Our mama's...
My Dad has lived at Lincoln Meadows for over 3 years in Independent living. We recently had to move him from Independent Living to Assisted Living. The entire staff, from the front desk staff to the sales...
Overall Morningstar of Parker is a good place with a stable staff. The director is hands-on and works to make sure the place runs well. Overall, we are pleased with Morningstar Parker.
My mother-in-law was taken very good care of. She was extremely apprehensive about going for two weeks while my husband and I went on a vacation. when I got back she let me know that she was very thankful...
I recently moved my mom into Sunrise of Boulder, and so far, the experience has been wonderful. The team has made everything easier for us during what I thought was going to be very stressful. Everyone has...
I moved in to Brookdale North on [date removed]. I have found it to be a great place to live. The apartment was fully refurbished, paint, carpet, new hard flooring, new kitchen with stainless appliances and...
The staff, was excellent. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The care was good. Morningstar was not able to meet all of my wife's care needs. She suffers from depression. They are well suited to...
Colorado doesn’t have specific laws or regulations for independent living, because these communities don’t provide personal care or medical care services like you may find in an assisted living or skilled nursing facility. However, many of our partner independent living communities in Colorado share a campus with other senior care facilities.[01] To explore assisted living regulations in Hawaii, see our Colorado state overview of assisted living.
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Stand-alone independent living communities in Colorado must follow the state’s rental laws, which are outlined as landlord and tenant rights respectively. The following list provides examples of laws that protect tenants in Colorado:[02]
It’s important to note that local governments, such as city or county governments, may have additional regulations guiding the protection of tenant rights. Our Denver Independent Living page provides examples of rental laws that are specific to an individual city.
Most independent living communities have an age minimum. Some communities accept residents 55 and older, and others require residents to be at least 62. The age requirement is usually posted on an independent living community’s website.
Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment
4300 Cherry Creek South Drive
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-692-2000
State of Colorado Division of Housing
1313 Sherman Street, Suite #518
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: 303-864-7810
9to5 Colorado
4130 Tejon St, Unit A
Denver, Colorado 80211
Phone: 303-628-0925
Colorado Legal Services
1905 N Sherman Street, Suite 300
Denver 80203
Phone: 303-837-1313
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
Alemzada, A., Bernard, A., Reynolds, E., and Pino, L. (2023, March). Laws regulating landlords and tenants. Legislative Council Staff.
Overview of Independent Living in CO
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