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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Conifer, CO

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Photo of Sky Pointe Retirement Resort
1818 Photos available
1212 Floor plans available
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We left behind a huge lovely home that we had definitely enjoyed for many years. Traded down to a sunny two-befroom, two bath corner unit with a balcony and great views. Traded UP to easy living with many...
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.
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.Sky Pointe Retirement Resort is a beautiful new Resort Lifestyle Community coming to Littleton, CO late 2018. Sky Pointe...
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"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...
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.
Holistic LivingLiving a holistic live encompasses more than your physical well-being. Whether you are part of our assisted living, memory care or skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Lakewood, Colorado, you will enjoy programs and activities designed to cultivate wellness in your body,...
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22 Floor plans available
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Staff is caring, helpful. Facility is clean, they have a great variety of activities and church services, love the court yard. Have games, puzzles, crafts and a variety of greeting cards available. They do...
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.
Welcome HomeWith individualized care plans and a kind and compassionate care team available 24 hours a day, seven days a week, it’s no wonder our assisted living residents love it here. They’ve traded in the mundane tasks like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a house for a retirement that lets...
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44 Floor plans available
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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....
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.
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55 Floor plans available
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I would rate them a 5 on all counts, but my father was only there for 2 weeks before he passed away. Based on the experience we had, we would absolutely recommend the community to other families.
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.
MorningStar of LittletonCalled to ServeMorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Littleton in Littleton, Colorado, celebrates and elevates life for those who taught the rest of us how to live: our seniors, men and women through whom America was preserved and strengthened. MorningStar of...
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The seniors moving in need to understand this place was designed with a priority for the IDD community. They are here to Shepherd in a sense. I call us shepherding seniors. Not all the seniors here...
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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24 reviews
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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...
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 Gardens at Columbine is a unique, locally owned and managed assisted living community located in the southwest metropolitan area of Denver in Littleton, Colorado. The Gardens offers residents and families not only a beautiful community it offers exceptional experience in senior care directed...
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The community does really feel like a community, and I feel like I know the staff and they take good care of my loved one. communication is good between the staff and our family they keep us well informed. ...
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.
Nestled in a serene mountain setting, Elk Run Assisted Living Community provides quality care to seniors. An easy commute from Denver or points west on the I-70 corridor, Elk Run is just minutes from the freeway. The facility adjoins mountain open space, offering views of meadows and wildlife....
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We moved my parents out of a gorgeous facility with terrible care into this small facility with world-class care. Everyone from the owners to the front desk to the daily caregivers check on our parents...
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.
The Manor on Marston Lake is a privately owned company that has over 40 years combined experience in senior care. Both the Executive Director and Care Coordinator started their careers as care givers and worked their way up to administration. They have dedicated their lives to providing genuine...
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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Concordia on the Lake is such a wonderful place to live. The staff is helpful, friendly and caring. There are lots of fun activities. The other tenants are very welcoming and kind. I am so happy I chose to...
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.
Concordia is an independent living facility that offers fully equipped apartments, but no medical or dining services. We do allow one pet per apartment under 35 lbs. and we are a totally non-smoking community.  We have a great activity program that happens both on and off the...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Conifer, CO

The average cost of senior living in Conifer is $3,980 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Pines North, CO with an average of $3,841 per month.

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

Conifer, CO
$3,980/mo
$4,174/mo

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

Conifer, CO
$3,980/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

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

$5,135/mo
Independent Living
$3,980/mo

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

Semi-Private
$6,326/mo
Studio
$5,899/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,153/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,799/mo

Senior living costs in Conifer 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: Conifer, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeConifer, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,980/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,066/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,135/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Conifer, CO:$3,980/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Conifer, CO:$5,066/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Conifer, CO:$5,135/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Conifer, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Conifer 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
Conifer, CO$4,973/mo$5,056/mo-1.7%
Colorado$2,841/mo$2,932/mo-3.1%
National$2,839/mo$2,796/mo+1.5%
Conifer, CO
2024 average cost:$4,973/mo
2023 average cost:$5,056/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$2,841/mo
2023 average cost:$2,932/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,839/mo
2023 average cost:$2,796/mo
Percent change:+1.5%
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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 Conifer

Recent reviews for independent living in Conifer

Westhaven Apartment Homes in Lakewood, CO

4.0
I have moved in to Westhaven Apartment Homes, and I really like it so far. I like that I can still maintain an independent lifestyle here, but that it is also a very active and social retirement facility. The staff is great, and they have a lot of activities like Bingo, movies, crafts, story ...
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Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Lynwood Senior Apartments in Denver, CO

5.0
All 5 stars! The manager, [name removed] has been great!

Conifer independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Conifer independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Conifer, 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 Conifer 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 Conifer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Conifer, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
45.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
54.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Conifer 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 Conifer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Conifer, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
36.4%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Conifer 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 Conifer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Conifer, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
54.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
45.5%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
45.5%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
54.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
72.7%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.4%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
45.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
54.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
54.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.4%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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