Solana is a 55-and-older active-adult apartment community in west Lakewood, Colorado, with 230 modern rental homes and a deep amenity list, about seven miles from downtown Denver.
- Active Adult 55+
- Independent Living
- Modern Building
- Pet Friendly
Why Families Choose Solana Lakewood
- 55-and-older active-adult rental homes, built 2019
- 230 modern one and two-bedroom apartments with full finishes
- Outdoor pool and spa, fitness center, and a Sky Lounge with mountain views
- Pet park with a dog wash, plus a putting green and bocce court
- RTD W Line Oak Station about three blocks away
- Between the St. Anthony and Lutheran hospital campuses
About Solana Lakewood
Solana is a 55-and-older active-adult apartment community at 11001 West 15th Place in west Lakewood, Colorado, about seven miles from downtown Denver with the Rocky Mountains close to the west. Built in 2019, the four-story building offers 230 modern rental homes for older adults who want a maintenance-free, amenity-rich lifestyle without giving up the privacy of their own apartment. It helps to be clear about what Solana is: active-adult rental living rather than a senior-care community, so there is no assisted living, memory care, or on-site nursing here.
Residents live fully independently, and the community focuses on lifestyle, social life, and the freedom that comes with someone else handling the building and the yard work. The apartments are one and two-bedroom homes with the finishes of a new building, including stainless appliances, quartz counters, walk-in closets, in-unit washers and dryers, and a private patio or balcony. Select homes add carports or garages, and the building keeps EV charging and Amazon package lockers.
The amenity list is the heart of the community, where residents have an outdoor pool and spa, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a theater room, and a Sky Lounge with mountain views, alongside a bistro and fresh market, a club room, a library, a salon, and a creative arts studio. The outdoor spaces are just as deliberate, with three interior courtyards, a firepit, a golf putting green, a bocce ball court, resident garden plots, and a pet park with a dog wash, so a resident's dog is genuinely part of the plan.
Solana welcomes pets, and as a rental community it is private pay, with no entrance fee. A senior advisor can walk a family through current rent, which apartments are open, and how the lifestyle fits a resident who is still fully independent. The west Lakewood location balances city access with quick escapes to the outdoors. The community sits between the St. Anthony and Lutheran hospital campuses for medical care, with OrthoColorado Hospital a few minutes away, and the RTD W Line Oak Station is about three blocks off for car-free trips into Denver.
Green Mountain open space, Red Rocks, and Golden are all a short drive west, and the West Colfax corridor and Applewood-area shopping handle everyday errands. With a 2019 build, a deep amenity stack, and a genuinely active-adult focus, Solana suits independent older adults who want a modern, low-maintenance home base on the west side of the metro.
Environment
A four-story, 2019-built active-adult apartment building in west Lakewood with 230 rental homes, about seven miles from downtown Denver and close to the foothills. Three interior courtyards, a firepit, a putting green, a bocce court, garden plots, and a pet park with a dog wash sit across the grounds.
Services
Solana is 55-and-older active-adult rental living, so there is no assisted living, memory care, or on-site nursing; residents live fully independently. The community handles building maintenance and grounds, and the focus is on lifestyle, social life, and a maintenance-free home rather than personal care.
Resident Experience
Daily life centers on the amenities: an outdoor pool and spa, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a theater room, and a Sky Lounge with mountain views, plus a bistro and fresh market, a club room, a library, a salon, and a creative arts studio. A full social calendar and wellness events keep neighbors connected.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Connie Torres for the latest figures.
Connie Torres
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Solana Lakewood
For an independent older adult who wants a brand-new apartment and a resort-style amenity stack without paying for care they do not need, Solana is a strong fit, and the W Line station three blocks away makes car-free Denver trips easy. Because there are no care services here, a resident who later needs daily help would arrange in-home care.
- Best for:
- Fully independent adults 55 and older who want a modern, maintenance-free apartment and a deep amenity list.
- Consider if:
- This is active-adult rental living without assisted living, memory care, or on-site nursing, so daily care means in-home help or a care community.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask which floor plans are open, what is included in the rent, and how residents arrange private in-home care if they need it.
- Comparison:
- Unlike senior-living communities that bundle care, Solana is an active-adult rental built for fully independent older adults.
Amenities & Services
Reviews from Google
The staff and the people that call this home are all so friendly! I love that you can isolate yourself and just enjoy the quietness of your home and the next minute there is a class or movie or game that you can join in and be a social butterfly. The property is always clean and…
Solana Lakewood has been absolutely amazing! A beautiful 55 and up community to live in as well as the staff is amazing. Heather at the front has been nothing but amazing. We appreciate her so much for always being so attentive and caring. Highly recommend this place to others…
Our new Manager is AWESOME! Personable, articulate, professional! What a breathe of fresh air! Christopher takes the time to listen and doesn’t have his answer running before he thoughtfully speaks!!! He will be the best person to lead us into the future! Thank you for bringing…
I've like many others moved here after selling my home in February 2022. Before that happen I checked out 55 plus Active Adult Apartments in Westminister, Boulder, and Golden, Colorado in a 2 year period. Boulder was the only one that was as nice as Solana (Formerly Avenida).…
I have lived in Solana since it first opened in July, 2019. After the building was sold and new owners took over, it has continually gone downhill from what I signed up for. Graystar is running Solana into the ground. More fees added, high rent increases, less and less support…
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Compare Solana Lakewood with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Lakewood, CO.
| Compared | Solana LakewoodLakewood, CO 4.4 (71) | Ciel at ApplewoodLakewood, CO· 0.3 mi 4.6 (49) | Assured South Lakewood - West 22nd PlaceLakewood, CO· 0.9 mi 4.5 (6) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $1950/mo | $3450/mo | $6400/mo |
Care types | Independent Living | Independent Living | Assisted Living, Memory Care |
Total beds | 230 | 153 | 8 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Not accepted | Accepted |
Pet friendly | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Housing type | Community | Community | Residential |
| View this community | View this community |
Solana Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
- Starting price
- $1950/mo
- Care types
- Independent Living
- Total beds
- 230
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Ciel at Applewood
Lakewood, CO· 0.3 mi
- Starting price
- $3450/mo
- Care types
- Independent Living
- Total beds
- 153
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Assured South Lakewood - West 22nd Place
Lakewood, CO· 0.9 mi
- Starting price
- $6400/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
11001 W. 15th Place, Lakewood, CO 80215
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:Solana sits between the St. Anthony and Lutheran hospital campuses, with OrthoColorado Hospital a few minutes away at the St. Anthony medical campus.
- Dining:A bistro and fresh market sit on site, with more restaurants along the West Colfax corridor and in the Applewood area a short drive away.
- Shopping:Everyday shopping lines the West Colfax corridor and the Applewood area, with the Colorado Mills outlet mall a short drive away.
West Lakewood about seven miles from downtown Denver, near Green Mountain open space and the foothills, with the RTD W Line Oak Station about three blocks away.
Nearby Communities
Ciel at Applewood
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $3450/mo
Assured South Lakewood - West 22nd Place
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $6400/mo
Assured Serenity Lakewood
Lakewood, CO
Starting at $6500/mo
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of community is Solana?
Solana is a 55-and-older active-adult apartment community. It is rental living for fully independent older adults and does not provide assisted living, memory care, or on-site nursing services.
How much does Solana cost?
Solana is a market-rate rental with no entrance fee, so cost is monthly rent based on the apartment a resident chooses. A senior advisor can share current rent and which homes are open.
Does Solana accept Medicaid?
Solana is a private-pay active-adult rental, and Medicaid does not apply because the community provides no care services. A senior advisor can walk through rent and availability.
Where is Solana located?
At 11001 West 15th Place in west Lakewood, about seven miles from downtown Denver. It sits between the St. Anthony and Lutheran hospital campuses, with the RTD W Line Oak Station about three blocks away.
Does Solana provide care services?
No. Solana is active-adult rental living for fully independent residents, with no assisted living, memory care, or nursing on site. A resident who needs daily help can bring in private in-home care or move to a care community.
What apartments does Solana have?
Solana has 230 one and two-bedroom apartment homes, built in 2019, with stainless appliances, quartz counters, in-unit washers and dryers, and a private patio or balcony. Select homes add carports or garages.
What amenities does Solana offer?
Residents have an outdoor pool and spa, a fitness center with a yoga studio, a theater room, a Sky Lounge with mountain views, a bistro and fresh market, a putting green, a bocce court, and a pet park with a dog wash.
Does Solana allow pets?
Yes, Solana is pet-friendly and includes a pet park with a dog wash. A senior advisor can go over the pet policy, deposit, and any restrictions before a move.
Who manages Solana?
Solana is a 2019-built community that was formerly Avenida Lakewood and is now part of the Bascom Group portfolio. A senior advisor can confirm the current on-site management for you.
How do I schedule a tour of Solana?
Share your details through the contact form on this page and your senior advisor follows up within a business day to set a tour and walk through which floor plans are open and what the rent includes.
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