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Photo of Lakewood Estates
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While my mother’s stay, she was met with so much kindness ,understanding and overall care. All the staff was so friendly and caring. They went above and beyond in their everyday duties. Manager [name...
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.
Lakewood Estates provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on gorgeous, landscaped grounds in the thriving town of Lakewood, you'll love our tastefully elegant facilities and all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're just minutes from shopping,...
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There are issues in the dining room from time to time. We like that there are three different levels of care. Independent living, assisted-living and skilled nursing. My parents are in assisted living just...
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.
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
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I highly recommend this place out of all the places in Boulder. [community removed] is also lovely, lower key and sweet. For my social mother in law, the Pearl is heaven. Fantastic staff, excellent food,...
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.
Live.It is all up to you. With a full slate of fun activities, health and wellness and travel programs, dining options, and the proximity of downtown Boulder, the University and lively Pearl Street, there are choices galore at The Pearl at Boulder Creek. Fill your days with the richness of...
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8.6
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31 reviews
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I think the facility is great given that memory care is such a hard place to work in and find staffing, the staff that is on site seems to care quite a bit. For my own personal experience with my father, he...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Bonaventure of Castle Rock is a retirement, assisted living and memory care community offering seniors the lifestyle and care they deserve. Bonaventure of Castle Rock is conveniently located in the upscale Meadows neighborhood, nestled near the foothills of the Rocky Mountains and just a short...
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All residents are very friendly and helpful. The staff are all kind and the building is well-maintained and cared for. The location is close to shopping.
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.
Quincy Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated on picturesque grounds in a quiet corner of Denver, you'll love our elegant facilities, friendly staff and convenient location. We're close to shopping, healthcare, dining and all the amenities of the...
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What we like the most about the community is that it is very clean, my mom gets great care with nice people, university health physicians are right in the building as a clinic, it's just an overall good...
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.
Kavod Senior Life (Kavod) is a place to call home. We have 26 spacious Assisted Living apartments, where our residents and care partners become like a second family. Kavod has been in operation since 1971. Our residents come from all faiths, traditions and backgrounds. We are an inclusive and...
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55 Floor plans available
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We would 1000% recommend Pinewood Lodge to other families based on the experience we have had so far, it is a great place. My dad is very happy there. We love pinewood and we are so glad you helped us find...
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.
Pinewood Lodge offers the ambiance and comfort of a luxury mountain resort style community with convenience of an urban lifestyle – and all for people 62 years of age or older (income limits apply). The development features generously sized one and two bedroom apartments filled with amenities and...
Photo of Cherry Creek Retirement Village
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I like where I live I liked it since I moved in 3 years ago and you know it's like with any place you live or if you're working it's like any place you work it has it has its trying times but you know the...
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.
"Committed to helping you live a vibrant, carefree lifestyle." At Cherry Creek, we are dedicated to providing our residents with five-star service, elegant amenities and the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle. Our caring professional staff is here to lavish you with attention while...
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66 Floor plans available
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I would recommend to others and I have already. We were attracted to them because of the professionalism of the staff, smaller than others I saw ( I liked one floor), a warm feeling, the décor, clean, and...
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.
Bethesda Gardens Monument was designed with service in mind. As part of a faith-based nonprofit organization with nearly 60 years of experience in senior care, we’ve channeled all that we’ve learned into meeting the senior living needs of the Tri-Lakes region — including Palmer Lake, Monument and...
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Photo of Northglenn Heights
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We needed a place in Northglenn or Thornton and this was the best price in that area. We would have chosen a different place but for the price this was best. As for staff, the previous director did a poor...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.
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.
Set amidst Colorado's majestic mountains and ten miles north of Denver, Northglenn Heights Assisted Living and Memory Care Community offers a lifestyle that meets your unique needs. With proximity to an extensive Greenway trails and parks system, Webster Lake and the acclaimed Butterfly Pavilion,...
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Photo of Garden Plaza of Aurora
2020 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
8.5
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42 reviews
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As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls,...
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.
We offer a resort style worry free lifestyle. Complete with all day dining, events, concerts, educational programs, 24 hour staff and security, transportation, weekly housekeeping, basic cable, wifi, and phone service with free long distance. Our apartments range from studios up to two...
Photo of The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living
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We loved the assisted living side at The Peaks at Old Laramie. He moved to memory care. We do not like the activities on that side and we do not feel the care is the same from all the staff like it was on...
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.
At The Peaks at Old Laramie Trail Senior Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. We offer free wi-fi...
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Photo of The Gallery at Broomfield
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We are disappointed by additional costs after we were clearly told there would be NO additional costs. Disappointed by the demeanor of the RN on staff, she is NOT nice! Overall, The Gallery at Broomfield is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of Sunrise of Westminster
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44 Floor plans available
8.4
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I wouldn't accept a placement in the older (south) residence. It's shabby and needful for updating. Comments about the South residence: plenty of friendly, helpful staff, cheerful sunroom and outdoor spaces,...
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.
Just east of Highway 36 and minutes from Boulder to the north and Metro Denver to the south, Sunrise of Westminster overlooks the majestic Rocky Mountains to the west, affording spectacular views of the sunset. Our one-story cottage-style community enables all our residents, especially those...
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They've been wonderful so far. My mom is requiring more care than we originally thought. The staff at Bonaventure has been very helpful with transitioning my mom to a higher level of care. They've really...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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Photo of The Carillon at Belleview Station
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There are room for improvements, but we have had no issues with the cleanliness of the staff. The staff are very friendly and personable. The activities seem to be very good
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
The Carillon at Belleview Station has everything you would expect from a senior care community and more. Yes, we have assisted living, but it's a bit more personalized and flexible. And yes, we have memory care, but it's a bit more comprehensive and thoughtful. But to really see who we are, it's...
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Photo of MorningStar of Boulder
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55 Floor plans available
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My mother was very well cared for. The staff were friendly, caring, and attentive. The facility was near and clean, and the activities were uplifting.
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 Assisted Living and Memory Care of Boulder represents the finest assisted living Boulder or Longmont CO has to offer. Having opened our doors and hearts in September 2015, we are dedicated to giving our residents a carefree lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Beautifully...
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Improve food with a salad bar Provide snacks for after hours Make sure hot is hot and cold is cold Enough staff to properly wait on tables Over the staff is great but often there are not enough for good...
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.
Our team stands out by having a continued personal and emotional investment in our community, residents and staff.' Offering breathtaking mountain vistas and panoramic views of the city of Denver, The Meridian is conveniently located adjacent to Swedish Medical Center, off Hamden Avenue and...
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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
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.
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Photo of The Gardens at Columbine
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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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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...
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.
Our senior living community in Littleton offers year-round comfort and warmth in the natural beauty of Colorado.With compassionate services and robust daily activities, our residents can engage in a celebration-focused life. Our well-appointed, pet-friendly apartments provide our residents an...
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I don't think that there are any places that are good value for the money. $[removed] a month is insane. They should be getting personal Massages upon request.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
Independent and Assisted Living at its Best!MorningStar of Arvada is an independent and assisted living community ideally situated on 1.5 acres, encircled by historic Golden with nearby Arvada Reservoir.MorningStar of Arvada is dedicated to creating a true home, where your retirement years can be...
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They are all very friendly, made my mother in law feel at home right away and made sure she didn't feel lonely. I do think that they should maybe offer more activities and the food is very bland and not...
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.
As Wheat Ridge, Colorado's longest-established senior living community, Mountain Vista offers a full CCRC providing all ranges of senior residency including independent living, assisted living, memory care, long-term care and rehabilitation all conveniently located on the same campus. Renovations...
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Based on the experience I have had so far with Brookdale Meridian Boulder, I would recommend this community to others! IT is in a great location and overall a great community. However when it comes to the...
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.
Cultivate Your Best YearsStep through our front doors and discover an independent living community unlike any other. Our worry-free seniors enjoy all the luxuries of a resort combined with the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is available to tend to everything from cooking and...
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[name removed] is always very pleasant and professional. She always has a smile on her face. The activities are well laid out and lots of fun. I even enjoy participating myself! I feel that [name removed]...
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.
The Balfour Way – Our ApproachAt Balfour, life is all about having extraordinary choices.Our communities are well-regarded for their comfortable elegance and for the individualized quality of life. But it’s our dedication to service, innovation, and respect that truly define The Balfour Way.At...
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Cost of independent living in Shawnee, CO

The average cost of senior living in Shawnee is $4,223 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairplay, CO with an average of $2,349 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawnee, CO vs. nearby cities

Shawnee, CO
$4,223/mo
$4,144/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawnee, CO vs. the state and national average

Shawnee, CO
$4,223/mo
U.S. national average
$4,020/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Shawnee vs. other types of senior living

$5,315/mo
Independent Living
$4,223/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Shawnee, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,668/mo
Studio
$5,615/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,744/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,838/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Shawnee over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Shawnee

Recent reviews for independent living in Shawnee

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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Shawnee independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shawnee independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shawnee, 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 Shawnee 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 Shawnee partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shawnee, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
15.1%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
31.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
27.6%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
34.1%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
7.2%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Shawnee 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 Shawnee communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shawnee, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.1%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
37.6%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
35.1%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shawnee 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 Shawnee offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shawnee, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
40.5%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.2%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
28%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.9%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.3%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
39.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
42.7%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
41.6%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
29.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
34.8%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40.9%
46.1%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Montage Ridge, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Greenwood Village are the top-rated independent living facilities near Shawnee, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 320 independent living facilities near Shawnee, Colorado. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Shawnee, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Brookdale Lowry and Brookdale Tamarac Square. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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