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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Colby, CO

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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.
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My aunt was only at this community for 5 days as she needed a little more care than they were able to provide. The staff were nice and answered our questions. The food was good, however the service was bad....
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Commons of Hilltop is a vibrant assisted and independent living community where seniors embrace life to the fullest. Here you will find gracious living and personalized care - Where neighbors become friends and everyone knows your name. Our dedicated staff ensure each resident receives the...
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.
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It has been a very good place to be. I felt my loved one was cared for and looked after. The community is friendly and that stands out to me. I wish the pandemic didn't hit, as my experience was during...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Fountains of Hilltop is a graceful assisted and independent living community where seniors discover the beauty of a world filled with possibilities. Here you will find gracious living and personalized care - Where neighbors become friends and everyone knows your name. Our dedicated staff...
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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.
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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.
HOMELife is better downtown.Combining all the comforts of assisted living with unequaled access to the downtown area of Grand Junction, Colorado, Downtown Assisted Living Suites offers residents a unique opportunity to live life to the fullest.With newly renovated upscale living spaces located in...
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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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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.
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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 Colby, CO

The average cost of senior living in Colby is $3,795 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Mesa Lakes, CO with an average of $3,636 per month.

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

Colby, CO
$3,795/mo
$3,795/mo

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

Colby, CO
$3,795/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$4,407/mo
Independent Living
$3,795/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,035/mo
Studio
$4,902/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,778/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,459/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,183/mo

Senior living costs in Colby 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: Colby, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeColby, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,795/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,327/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,407/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Colby, CO:$3,795/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Colby, CO:$4,327/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Colby, CO:$4,407/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Colby, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Colby 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 Colby, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Colby 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
Colby, CO$3,409/mo$3,033/mo+12.4%
Colorado$3,256/mo$3,205/mo+1.6%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Colby, 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:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Colby

Recent reviews for independent living in Colby

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 Senior Living 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.

Colby independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Colby independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Colby, 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 Colby 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 Colby partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Colby, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
11.1%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
8.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
19.4%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Colby 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 Colby communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Colby, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
13.9%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
36.1%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
27.8%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.1%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Colby 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 Colby offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Colby, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
36.1%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
13.9%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
41.7%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.3%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
25%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
22.2%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.1%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
38.9%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
27.8%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
33.3%
47%
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