Ciel of Arvada

Century-old cottonwood trees and a stream are part of the grounds at Ciel of Arvada, an independent living community at 9555 West 59th Avenue in Arvada, Colorado. Its park setting lies close to the center of Arvada, a city in Jefferson County. Residents at Ciel of Arvada live in apartments with either one or two bedrooms, spread across three floor plans. Household upkeep at Ciel of Arvada is taken on by the community, covering repairs, general maintenance, basic utilities and landscaping throughout the year.

Scheduled transportation services are available to independent living residents, and an emergency response system is in place at the community. Dining at Ciel of Arvada is restaurant-style, and the culinary team prepares the meals for residents and their guests. The team works with local vendors for the flavors that go into its dishes. Bread is baked fresh, desserts are made in house, and many of the daily specials on the menu are low-sugar or sugar-free.

The community also has a café in addition to its restaurant-style dining. Shared spaces at Ciel of Arvada include a fireside lounge, a library filled with books, a theater, a game room with billiards, a fitness center and a beauty and barber shop, along with common areas. The three floor plans include two one-bedroom layouts, one of them with a den, and a single two-bedroom layout. The apartments have private baths, walk-in closets, a cable hookup and heating and air conditioning that residents control individually.

Kitchens in the apartments have been updated and come with a refrigerator, and large windows bring natural light into the rooms. A private balcony or patio comes with the apartments as well. Suites at Ciel of Arvada start at $3,800 a month, and the current rate and the floor plan it applies to should be confirmed directly with the community. Ciel of Arvada suits older adults who manage their own daily lives and would like a pet-friendly apartment, meals prepared by a culinary team and household upkeep taken care of by the community.

It also suits residents who want scheduled transportation and an emergency response system available as part of independent living. People who need hands-on help with personal care will want a community that provides care services, since care services are not part of independent living here. Several of Arvada's cultural and outdoor destinations are near the community. The historic Olde Town Arvada district has a variety of shops, and the Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities presents theater productions, concerts and art.

For time outdoors, Majestic View Nature Center has walking trails and a chance to learn about local wildlife, Two Ponds National Wildlife Refuge has accessible trails for birdwatching, and Standley Lake Regional Park has views of the mountains. Golfers can play a round at Indian Tree Golf Club, a public course in the area. For medical needs, UCHealth Emergency Room - Arvada runs a freestanding emergency department on Ralston Road, while Intermountain Health Lutheran Hospital, a 226-bed hospital on West 40th Avenue in Wheat Ridge, and Saint Anthony Hospital, a 248-bed hospital on West 2nd Place in Lakewood, provide hospital care for the area.