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We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Speer, Athmar Park and Cheesman Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Littleton, Parker and Lakewood.

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Photo of Brookdale Littleton
99 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.3
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32 reviews
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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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1212 Floor plans available
9.8
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Friendly staff, willing to help when needed. I have a 2 bedroom and square footage is great. Don't feel cramped at all. The amenities have a lot to offer including a movie every evening.
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.
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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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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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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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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Cost of independent living in Critchell, CO

The average cost of senior living in Critchell is $3,968 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Castle Pines North, CO with an average of $3,845 per month.

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

Critchell, CO
$3,968/mo
$4,179/mo

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

Critchell, CO
$3,968/mo
U.S. national average
$3,951/mo

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

$5,293/mo
Independent Living
$3,968/mo

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

Semi-Private
$7,300/mo
Studio
$5,057/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,859/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,934/mo

Senior living costs in Critchell 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: Critchell, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeCritchell, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,968/mo$4,126/mo$3,951/mo
Assisted Living$5,088/mo$4,988/mo$4,515/mo
Memory Care$5,293/mo$5,094/mo$4,761/mo
Independent Living
Critchell, CO:$3,968/mo
Colorado:$4,126/mo
U.S.:$3,951/mo
Assisted Living
Critchell, CO:$5,088/mo
Colorado:$4,988/mo
U.S.:$4,515/mo
Memory Care
Critchell, CO:$5,293/mo
Colorado:$5,094/mo
U.S.:$4,761/mo
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What families are saying about independent living in Critchell

Recent reviews for independent living in Critchell

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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Brookdale Arvada

4.0
Very nice facility, staff wonderful, but short , they would do anything if I asked, but so overworked and undertrained people from the surrounding community. Not enough nurses. Still for the price it is very nice, and I would recommend it

Critchell independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Critchell independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Critchell, 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 Critchell 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 Critchell partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Critchell, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.7%
17.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
28.9%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
26.7%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
28.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
16.7%
6.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Critchell 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 Critchell communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Critchell, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
33.3%
36.6%
Room service
Room service
50%
31%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
50%
14.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Critchell 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 Critchell offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Critchell, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
38.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
50%
24%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
27.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
41.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
66.7%
42.6%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
66.7%
46.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
36.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
31.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
66.7%
35.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
66.7%
40.5%
Live performances
Live performances
66.7%
40.2%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
27.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
34.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
40%
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Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Greenwood Village, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Tamarac Square are the top-rated independent living facilities near Critchell, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 6 independent living facilities near Critchell, Colorado. See the full list.

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

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