Senior Living Apartments in Lakewood, CO

Learn More About Senior Apartments in Lakewood, CO

Lakewood, west of Denver, offers residents all the resources and attractions of a modern, metropolitan city while being surrounded by a picturesque natural setting. Residents of Lakewood have easy access to shopping centers, healthcare facilities, and dining options to meet their daily needs, and can live an active lifestyle or celebrate an appreciation for nature in numerous nearby parks, like William Frederick Hayden Park or North Table Mountain Park.

In Lakewood, senior apartments are communities geared exclusively toward residents 55+ and provide amenities similar to a typical apartment complex. These communities offer older adults an easier lifestyle by taking care of tasks such as yard work and household repairs, but they typically provide limited organized social events and few additional services compared to those offered by independent or assisted living communities.

Cost of Senior Apartments in Lakewood, CO

The median monthly cost of a senior apartment in 2019 was around $1,600 in the state of Colorado. To learn more about the cost of senior apartments in Lakewood, contact A Place for Mom’s Senior Living Advisors.

Learn More About Lakewood, CO

Cost of Living

The total household expenses associated with living in Lakewood are rated 12 points below the national average. Grocery and other essential costs are also rated below average.

Index Scores

All index scores are based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates that the cost is twice as expensive as the national average, while a score of 50 indicates that the cost is half as expensive.

Household Expenses	Health Care	Insurance	Entertainment	Grocery	Clothing
88	99	84	81	90	83

Income and Housing

Median income age 45-64	Median income age 65+	Median household income	Average individual income	Median employee salary	Average property tax	One-bedroom apartment gross rent estimate
$67,889 per year	$48,402 per year	$60,521 per year	$33,809 per year	$46,480 per year	$2,514 per year	$1,031 per month

Local Hospitals

The top hospitals that service Lakewood include:

OrthoColorado Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 40+
• Specialties: Joint replacement, spine surgery, inpatient surgery

Saint Anthony Hospital

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 230+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, physical therapy

Lutheran Medical Center

• Facility type: Nonprofit, short-term acute care
• Bed count: 280+
• Specialties: Emergency department, ICU, joint replacement

Weather and Climate

Lakewood’s climate is classified as semi-arid continental, consisting of four distinct seasons, with most precipitation falling between April and August. The area is also subject to rapid changes in weather due to its inland location at the foot of the Rocky Mountains. The average humidity level is 51%, and humidity levels are often highest during February at about 55%.

Seasonal Temperatures

January Average	January Maximum	January Minimum
28°F	44°F	13°F

July Average	July Maximum	July Minimum
70°F	86°F	55°F

Air Quality

• Relative Air Quality Index: 114

This index is based on a scale that has the national average set at 100. A score of 200 indicates twice the presence of air pollutants than the national average, while a score of 50 indicates half the presence.

Precipitation

• Average Annual Precipitation: 17″

Demographics and Values

Population Statistics

Median age	Percent of population over 65	Population	Population Density	Average Household Size
40	16.3%	152,484	3,566 per square mile	2.3

Race & Ethnicity

American Indian or Alaskan Native	Asian	Black	Hispanic or Latino	Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	White (not Hispanic or Latino)
0.8%	3.6%	1.4%	23.0%	<0.1%	3.4%	69.0%

These figures were taken from the most recent U.S. Census.

LGBTQ+ Inclusivity

These scores were taken from the 2020 Human Rights Campaign’s Municipal Equality Index.

• Non-discrimination laws in Lakewood: 30/30
• Overall inclusivity: 58/100

2016 Presidential Election Results for Jefferson County

Democratic	Republican	Other
49.1%	42.1%	8.6%

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

Some of the most popular museums and historic sites in Lakewood include:

• Colorado Railroad Museum
• Molly Brown House Museum
• The Stone House

Outdoor attractions in Lakewood:

• Sister City Park, Belmar Park
• Addenbrooke Park
• William Frederick Hayden Park
• Red Rocks Park
• North Table Mountain Park

Lakewood’s top entertainment destinations and shopping districts are:

• Lakewood Cultural Center
• Red Rocks Amphitheatre
• The Artists Choice
• Holiday Arts and Pottery Sale
• Belmar
• Colorado Mills

Transportation

Lakewood Rides offers door-to-door transportation for residents at and over the age of 60 for grocery shopping, dining needs, medical appointments, and other personal errands. Taxis and rideshare services, like Uber and Lyft, are also available in Lakewood.