“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.
Greeley place is wonderful the minute you walk in you feel like your family and they care and they respond to your needs your questions and your likability they make you feel welcome in every way they take...
All 5s! The Creative Director has great programs for all and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Brookdale North Boulder to other families who may need a place for their loved...
It is like a big family. Management is on the ball. A very nice place to live and based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend The Belcaro to others.
Probably wondering why I give it a "5" based on other scores. This is my 3rd community in 6 years. I've been here 1 year and intend to stay. The nurse left off residents. Some weakness are fallout from COVID...
A place for Mom was fantastic in helping to find a place for Dad. The compassionate people helping our family go through this struggle made our search easy and hassle free. We recommend A place for Mom to...
They staff is SO accommodating and kind. The facility is extremely clean. Very happy with our choice to put our Father at Brookdale Lowry They have been fantastic!
StoneCreek of Littleton is a beautiful facility. My dad says that he loves being able to live there. The staff is friendly and they all know my dad's name. The food is high-quality and my dad enjoys it. I am...
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...
[name removed] was at assisted-living for about three days. He then wandered off and kind of got lost. So they had me use helping hearts at home or helping hands at home. I don't remember what your name was...
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.
The ALF is beautiful and offers great activities, meals and staff for the price. The memory care where my father was good overall but he had a bad experience. He was pushed by another resident, fell and it...
[name removed] was at assisted-living for about three days. He then wandered off and kind of got lost. So they had me use helping hearts at home or helping hands at home. I don't remember what your name was...
All 5s! The Creative Director has great programs for all and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Brookdale North Boulder to other families who may need a place for their loved...
I wrote a Google review about Sunrise, singing its praises. It has been a wonderful home for our mother. She feels safe, nurtured, and contented. Her health has improved since she moved in, thanks to the...
[name removed] was awesome, willing to connect with me at any time to set up tours and visits, and to answer questions. She gets five stars! The only wish I have is that there was more information on each...
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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