Lakewood Estates is an all-inclusive independent living community for adults 55 and older in central Lakewood, Colorado, near the Belmar district, operated by Sunrise Senior Living.
- Independent Living
- All-Inclusive Rent
- Age 55 and Older
- Pet Friendly
Why Families Choose Lakewood Estates
- All-inclusive independent living with meals, housekeeping, and transportation in the rent
- Roughly 180 apartments as studios, one, and two-bedrooms
- Walkable to the Belmar shopping and dining district
- Kaiser Permanente's Lakewood medical offices about a third of a mile away
- Salon, fitness center, library, game room, and a chapel on site
- Operated by Sunrise Senior Living's Sky Active Living brand
About Lakewood Estates
Lakewood Estates is an all-inclusive independent living community for adults 55 and older at 8585 West Dakota Avenue in central Lakewood, Colorado, a short walk from the Belmar district. Operated by Sunrise Senior Living under its Sky Active Living brand, it offers a maintenance-free rental lifestyle where meals, utilities, housekeeping, transportation, and activities are folded into one monthly rate, with no buy-in.
This is independent living, so residents keep their own routines while the community handles the cooking, cleaning, and upkeep. The three-story building holds roughly 180 apartments as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, many with a patio or balcony and a kitchenette, and a resident who wants a little extra help can bring in a third-party care provider while still living independently. Dining anchors the all-inclusive model, with chef-prepared meals served three times a day in a dining room, plus a bistro and private dining for family visits.
Weekly housekeeping and linen service keep the apartment in order, and scheduled transportation runs to shopping, appointments, and outings around the metro. The building keeps a full set of shared spaces, including a beauty salon and barber, a fitness center with exercise classes, a library, a game room with billiards, a chapel with devotional services, and a TV lounge, with walking paths and raised garden beds outside.
Lakewood Estates runs on private pay, which fits the independent living model, and it welcomes cats and dogs, so a resident's pet can move in. A senior advisor can walk a family through current rent, which apartments are open, and what the all-inclusive fee covers. The central Lakewood location is built for easy daily life. The Belmar shopping and dining district, with its open-air shops and restaurants, is essentially next door, Kaiser Permanente's Lakewood medical offices are about a third of a mile away, and St.
Anthony Hospital, a Level I trauma center, is roughly two and a half miles west. Wadsworth Boulevard runs alongside for trips across Lakewood, with U.S. 6 close for downtown Denver. With an all-inclusive rental model, a walkable Belmar location, and the backing of Sunrise Senior Living, Lakewood Estates suits active older adults who want a simple, connected lifestyle in the middle of Lakewood.
Environment
A three-story independent living building in central Lakewood near the Belmar district, with roughly 180 apartments as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, many with a patio or balcony. Walking paths and raised garden beds sit outside, and the building keeps a chapel, a library, and a TV lounge.
Services
Lakewood Estates is all-inclusive independent living, with chef-prepared meals, weekly housekeeping and linen service, and scheduled transportation folded into the rent. Residents keep their own routines, and someone who needs a little extra help can bring in a third-party care provider while staying in their apartment.
Resident Experience
Dining runs three chef-prepared meals a day in the dining room, with a bistro and private dining for family visits. The building keeps a beauty salon and barber, a fitness center with exercise classes, a library, a game room with billiards, and a chapel, with walking paths and garden beds outside.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Connie Torres for the latest figures.
Connie Torres
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Lakewood Estates
For an active older adult who wants to drop the cooking and yard work but stay in the middle of Lakewood, Lakewood Estates pairs an all-inclusive rent with a walkable Belmar location, and Kaiser's medical offices are right around the corner. It is independent living, so a resident who needs daily hands-on care would bring in private help.
- Best for:
- Active adults 55 and older who want an all-inclusive independent rental with a full calendar in a walkable Lakewood location.
- Consider if:
- This is independent living, so a resident who needs hands-on daily care would bring in private help or choose a community with assisted living.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask what the all-inclusive rent covers, which apartments are open, and how residents bring in private care if they need it.
- Comparison:
- Lakewood Estates pairs an all-inclusive rent with a walkable Belmar location, while many independent buildings sit farther from shops and dining.
Amenities & Services
Reviews from Google
If I could give this place negative stars, I would. Do not put your loved ones here. While the leasing coordinator and a few staff members are nice, that is where the positives end. This facility is poorly managed, unhygienic, unreliable, and financially reckless—especially…
This is a beautiful establishment ! Well run and professional. I just moved in an am very happy with the warm and enthusiastic community.. the food service is very Ty tasteful and healthy.. good job Lakewood Estates Staff!!
Great community vibe! Love the way we were treated with a welcoming and smiling faces by the staff. Thank you for showing us around!
This community is amazing! The residents are so friendly and make you feel so welcomed! And the staff at this property are really helpful and beyond amazing! I really have no complaints about this place from the food to the events to the staff everything is absolutely…
The attention to detail in service and warm welcome you receive as a new tenant is impressive. Our aunt has a hard time with changes. Moving to a new location was difficult. Kara Landis and the staff knew just how to make her feel welcome and secure with her move.
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Compare Lakewood Estates with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Lakewood, CO.
| Compared | Lakewood EstatesLakewood, CO 4.4 (60) | Rocky Mountain Assisted Living on VirginiaLakewood, CO· 0.3 mi 5.0 (9) | Village at BelmarLakewood, CO· 0.5 mi 4.2 (64) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $1916/mo | $5978/mo | $5750/mo |
Care types | Independent Living | Assisted Living | Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care |
Total beds | 180 | 12 | 156 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | Yes | No | Yes |
Housing type | Community | Residential | Community |
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Lakewood Estates
Lakewood, CO
- Starting price
- $1916/mo
- Care types
- Independent Living
- Total beds
- 180
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living on Virginia
Lakewood, CO· 0.3 mi
- Starting price
- $5978/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 12
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Village at Belmar
Lakewood, CO· 0.5 mi
- Starting price
- $5750/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 156
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
8585 W Dakota Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:St. Anthony Hospital, a Level I trauma center, is roughly two and a half miles west, and Kaiser Permanente's Lakewood medical offices are about a third of a mile away.
- Dining:The Belmar shopping and dining district is essentially next door, with restaurants and cafes a short walk or drive away.
- Shopping:The Belmar district, with open-air shops and a Whole Foods and Target area, is essentially next door, and everyday errands line Wadsworth Boulevard.
Central Lakewood off Wadsworth Boulevard between West Alameda and West Colfax avenues, next to the Belmar district, with U.S. 6 close for downtown Denver.
Nearby Communities
Rocky Mountain Assisted Living on Virginia
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $5978/mo
Village at Belmar
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $5750/mo
The Rising Sun Senior Home at Belmar
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $5300/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of care does Lakewood Estates offer?
Lakewood Estates is independent living for active adults 55 and older. It does not provide assisted living or memory care on site, though a resident can bring in a third-party care provider if they need help.
How much does Lakewood Estates cost?
Lakewood Estates uses an all-inclusive monthly rent that folds in meals, utilities, housekeeping, and transportation, with no buy-in. A senior advisor can share current rent for the apartment a resident wants.
Does Lakewood Estates accept Medicaid?
Lakewood Estates is private pay, which fits its independent living model. A senior advisor can walk through the all-inclusive rent and which apartments are open.
Where is Lakewood Estates located?
At 8585 West Dakota Avenue in central Lakewood, off Wadsworth Boulevard next to the Belmar district. Kaiser Permanente's Lakewood medical offices are about a third of a mile away, and St. Anthony Hospital is roughly two and a half miles west.
How many apartments does Lakewood Estates have?
The three-story building holds roughly 180 apartments as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms, many with a patio or balcony and a kitchenette.
What dining options are available at Lakewood Estates?
Chef-prepared meals are served three times a day in the dining room, with a bistro and private dining for family visits. Special diets are accommodated.
What activities and amenities does Lakewood Estates offer?
The building keeps a beauty salon and barber, a fitness center with exercise classes, a library, a game room with billiards, and a chapel, with walking paths and raised garden beds outside.
Does Lakewood Estates allow pets?
Yes, the community is pet-friendly and welcomes cats and dogs. A senior advisor can confirm the pet policy, including any weight guidelines, before a move.
Who operates Lakewood Estates?
The community is operated by Sunrise Senior Living under its Sky Active Living independent living brand, the same brand behind The Courtyard at Lakewood.
How do I schedule a tour of Lakewood Estates?
Tap the contact form on this page to share your details and your senior advisor follows up within a business day to set a tour and walk through what the all-inclusive rent covers and which apartments are open.
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