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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Denver
7 Denver partner communities work with Patriot Angels to make senior living simpler for veterans. 5 of 7 offer assisted living, and 3 offer memory care, so a move can grow with changing needs. VA Aid & Attendance can add up to $3,845 a month for a qualifying Denver veteran or spouse. Check eligibility free or call (844) 757-3047.
Denver by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Denver
Independent living in Denver averages $3,938 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $296 below the Colorado average of $4,234. Aid & Attendance of up to $3,845 a month would equal about 98% of the Denver average for a veteran who also qualifies through care needs.
If a Denver resident needs more help later, assisted living in Colorado has a statewide median of $6,584 a month and non-medical in-home care $7,913 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Denver?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Denver veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Denver
About 25,297 veterans live in Denver, and 10,795 of them are 65 or older. Denver County, which includes Denver, is home to 25,297 veterans, 10,795 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Colorado Partner Cities Beyond Denver
See every city on Independent Living in Colorado.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Denver and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Questions Denver Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Denver?
Patriot Angels lists 7 independent living partner communities in Denver, CO, out of 28 across Colorado.
Can a Denver veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Denver veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
Among the 7 Denver partners, 5 also offer assisted living, and 3 offer memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Denver
Assisted Living in Denver
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Denver.
Memory Care in Denver
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Denver.
In-Home Care in Denver
Caregivers who come to the house in Denver, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Denver? See Independent Living in Colorado or the complete guide to independent living.