Independent Living in Centennial, CO: Costs and Options

Centennial, CO, has a larger share of older residents than Denver: about 19 in every 100 are 65 or older, against about one in eight in Denver. Here you'll find two nonprofit campuses with assisted living next door. There's also an over-60 apartment community on East Arapahoe Place and 74 homes for active adults 62 and older at Village Cooperative on South Potomac Street. At Holly Creek, a one-bedroom life plan apartment starts at $3,875 a month, plus an entrance fee.

Senior Living & Care in Centennial, CO. AI interpretation of Centennial, CO, with approximate buildings and layout
Last Updated: November 2026
7-minute read| Author: Seth Burney
Published: November 2026
7-minute read | Author: Seth Burney | Date Published: November 2026 | Last Updated: November 2026

Key Takeaways

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Three Centennial, CO, independent living communities with services post a starting rent, from $3,875 to $5,995 a month, as published and checked Nov. 9, 2026.
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About 19 in every 100 Centennial, CO, residents are 65 or older, compared with about one in eight in Denver.
Hands holding a heart, for Senior Check In in Arapahoe County
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office's Senior Check In calls Centennial, CO, residents 60 and older who live alone once a week.
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Centennial, CO, has no recreation department of its own; South Suburban and The Trails districts run its recreation centers.

Starting Rents and Entrance Fees in Centennial, CO

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Holly Creek, Someren Glen and MorningStar at Holly Park put their starting rents online. Here's how they compare.

As published by each community, checked Nov. 9, 2026.

At Holly Creek, the entrance fee and the monthly fee trade off. A one-bedroom starts at $154,080 up front and $4,850 a month on a plan whose refund declines over time. At Someren Glen, a second person adds $1,025 a month. Aspendale Centennial, an over-60 rental community, shows base rents from $2,010 a month on a 12-month lease. There are no meals or care, and other monthly fees are added to that rent.

Life Plan Campuses, Rentals and 62+ Apartments in Centennial, CO

Profile card, with the community's own photo, for Holly Creek Retirement Community independent living: a nonprofit life plan community on 17 acres, from $3,875 a month for a one-bedroom on a 50% refundable plan with a $317,790 entrance fee
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Holly Creek Retirement Community

Holly Creek Retirement Community is a nonprofit life plan community on 17 acres off East Peakview Avenue. Christian Living Communities owns and manages it. You'd pay an entrance fee and a monthly fee. Assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing are on the same campus if you need them later.

Someren Glen Senior Living

Someren Glen Senior Living is a locally owned nonprofit continuing care retirement community. It sits on 14 acres of mature trees and flowering gardens. Its independent living apartments share an address with its assisted living, 4761 E. Costilla Ave. One-bedrooms start at $5,360 a month.

Profile card, with the community's own photo, for Centennial Crossings on East Fair Place: affordable apartments for adults 62 and older, with household income limits of $60,480 for one person or $69,120 for two, and a fitness center and salon

Centennial Crossings

Centennial Crossings specializes in affordable apartments for adults 62 and older, on East Fair Place in east Centennial, CO. It has income limits. Household income must be under $60,480 for one person or $69,120 for two, and at least twice the monthly rent. A community room, a beauty salon and a fitness center are on site.

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Independent Living in Centennial, CO

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Independent Living and 55+ Choices in Centennial, CO

  • MorningStar at Holly Park, 6675 S. Holly St., 80121, Holly Street. Independent living with assisted living and memory care on site. Starting rent: $5,995 a month.
  • Aspendale Centennial, 13857 E. Arapahoe Place, 80112, Arapahoe Road. Over-60 rental apartments; staff handle home and community upkeep. Starting rent: $2,010 a month.
  • Village Cooperative of Centennial, 6620 S. Potomac St., 80112, Potomac Street. 74 homes built for active adults 62 and older; not assisted living.
  • Parkside Village Retirement Resort, 14501 E. Crestline Drive, 80015, Inside Aurora, CO, city limits. Three meals a day, weekly housekeeping and free scheduled transportation in one monthly price, with no buy-in fee.

Is It Cheaper to Live in a 55+ Community?

Usually the rent is lower because less comes with it. Aspendale Centennial's base rents start at $2,010 a month, while the communities with services start at $3,875 to $5,995. Parkside Village puts three meals, housekeeping and rides into one monthly price. The federal 55+ rule and what independent living covers are explained in the independent living article for Denver, CO.

Recreation Districts and Senior Check In in Centennial, CO

  • Recreation districts. Centennial, CO, has no recreation department of its own. South Suburban Parks and Recreation serves the central and west parts of the city. Its Goodson Recreation Center is on South University Boulevard. The Trails district serves the area generally east of Parker Road and north of Arapahoe Road, with the Trails Recreation Center.
  • Center of Generations. The City of Centennial and the YMCA of Metro Denver run it together. It's a shared space for youth and older adults at The Streets at SouthGlenn.
  • Senior Check In. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office calls older adults weekly through a volunteer. It's for people 60 or older in Centennial who live alone without family nearby.
  • RTD. Senior fares, Access-a-Ride and SeniorShopper are covered in the independent living article for Denver, CO.

How Centennial, CO, Residents Pay for Independent Living

Independent living is a private-pay cost. Holly Creek's life plan contracts pair an entrance fee with a monthly fee. Someren Glen, MorningStar and Parkside Village charge by the month. Centennial Crossings sets income limits for its 62+ apartments.

Frequently Asked Questions

On Nov. 9, 2026, three communities with services posted starting rents: Holly Creek at $3,875 a month with a $317,790 entrance fee, Someren Glen at $5,360 and MorningStar at Holly Park at $5,995. Aspendale Centennial's over-60 apartments start at $2,010 a month in base rent.

It depends on what you want included. Aspendale Centennial rents apartments to people over 60. Centennial Crossings offers affordable apartments for adults 62 and older, and Village Cooperative of Centennial has 74 homes built for active adults 62 and older. None lists meals or care, so compare them with the communities that do.

No survey publishes one, so posted rents are the guide. In Centennial, CO, they ran from $3,875 to $5,995 a month on Nov. 9, 2026. In Denver, CO, 11 communities with services posted $2,200 to $7,962.

Some do. Centennial Crossings, for adults 62 and older, requires household income under $60,480 for one person or $69,120 for two, and at least twice the rent.

Yes. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office runs Senior Check In, a weekly call from a volunteer. It's for residents 60 or older who live alone, without family nearby, in Centennial or unincorporated Arapahoe County.

Sources

Checked Nov. 9, 2026.

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