“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.
They really cared about my husband, caregivers always had a smile on there faces, they also were concerned about me, how I was doing. They got to know my husband he wasn't just a resident
I visit my grandfather often, and I love staying for every meal! The dining room staff is so friendly and helpful. I have never had a bad meal, either. So many options even for a picky eater like me. The...
Caring, professional, committed staff, led by a caring, professional, committed Executive Director. Comfortable, clean facility. Positive activities. I would recommend to others.
Mom moved in Feb and I am so glad that she is here. She is well cared for and I am extremely happy with our choice to move here.
We were not convinced it was time to make a change. Then we visited Park Place and knew we had found our new home. High rise living fits for us. The views open us to a world beyond. The elevators provide...
The staff are dining staff are attentive and cheerful. The executive staff are helpful and knowledgeable. The common areas and building are kept clean. Activities are varied. Food is adequate. Apartments are...
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....
The facility is beautiful. Bright and airy. Staff is caring and very competent, especially [name removed], who I believe is the director and also Robb Sames. The apartments were nicely sized. Plenty of...
They really cared about my husband, caregivers always had a smile on there faces, they also were concerned about me, how I was doing. They got to know my husband he wasn't just a resident
Most of the staff are patient, caring and genuinely care for the residents. A few of the caregivers even go beyond their job description. Memory Care is even more difficult for the staff but most of them...
Size of apartments better than most I visited. Working through determining care levels is difficult, but I think that's exists everywhere I visited, but none the less is a bit frustrated. That said, they're...
The facility is very nice. The food was very good. The activities were wonderful. The staff is also very nice. She said it was a pleasant experience. The facility I noticed was very clean and I did not smell...
5. Staff are always on time and very pleasant to talk to She was always willing to go for walks, sit outside for fresh air, helping me up and down stairs (I had 2 hips replaced). She has a very kind heart.
Very clean facility, excellent staff, excellent food, apt size very adequate, very clean rooms, great activities for memory care residents.
I think the staff were great, it always appeared clean and the food was good. I think my mother-in-law's biggest challenge was feeling that many of the residents had lower cognitive function, and perhaps...
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.
Average monthly costs
Colorado
US National average
Average monthly costs
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Average monthly costs
| Community type | Colorado | U.S. | Cost difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living | $6,397/mo | $5,805/mo | 10.2% above national median |
| Memory Care | $7,369/mo | $6,971/mo | 5.7% above national median |
| Independent Living | $3,799/mo | $3,510/mo | 8.2% above national median |
Overview of Independent Living in CO
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