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Independent living in Denver, CO

1 independent living community and continuing care retirement communities from public records.

Independent living community
1
in Denver
Units
63
across all 1
Adults 65+
89,711
Census estimate for Denver
Within 25 miles
11
of the center of Denver
Independent LivingAssisted Living 62Home Care 199Nursing Homes 23Senior Apartments 76
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Denver (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Independent living communities near Denver

Counting neighboring towns, there are 11 independent living communities within 25 miles of the center of Denver, 10 more than in Denver itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Denver

See all 11 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Independent living in Denver at a glance

There is one independent living community in Denver, CO, according to CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How independent living is regulated in Colorado

Independent living is housing. Any assisted living, memory care or nursing care offered on the same campus is licensed separately; in Colorado, residential care is licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment.2

Paying for care

Ways to pay for independent living in Colorado

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Colorado Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Colorado Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.4
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.5 The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.6
Medicare counseling
Colorado’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-696-7213.7

Local resources

Local help for families in Denver

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Denver County8

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Denver County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 03-A Denver Regional Council of Governments9

    (303) 480-6734

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Denver County.

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)7

    1-888-696-7213

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs6

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Colorado Medicaid agency3

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about independent living in Denver

How many independent living communities are in Denver, CO?

WeFoundCare lists 1 independent living community in Denver, CO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Denver there are 11.

How many units can independent living communities in Denver serve?

1 of the 1 independent living communities report units, for a combined 63 units. The Census Bureau estimates 89,711 adults age 65 and older live in Denver.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Denver?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Denver County, call (303) 480-6734.

Are there independent living communities near Denver?

Nearby cities with listings include Greenwood Village (1, 11.2 mi), Thornton (1, 11.4 mi), Centennial (2, 11.8 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing independent living

Other types of care

Other senior care in Denver

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Denver (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.10
  • Units is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 independent living communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Denver (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. services3.arcgis.com/66aUo8zsujfVXRIT/arcgis/rest/services/CDPHE_Health_Facilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.