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Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living

8585 W Dakota Ave

4.4(62 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Starting price
$2,559/mo
Total units
92
Ownership change
Recently transitioned from Holiday to Atria ownership
On-site therapy support
Physical therapy coordinator and companion care team on-site
Rental structure
Utilities and maintenance services bundled into monthly rent
Medical transportation
Bus service for medical appointments, reported unreliable

What Families Think

Lakewood Estates is an independent-living senior apartment community (formerly Holiday, now managed by Atria) where many reviewers praise a close-knit, family-like atmosphere and staff who go out of their way for residents. At the same time, a number of reviewers describe serious lapses in management responsiveness, billing accuracy, food quality, and basic upkeep, especially in more recent reviews after the ownership change.

The Good

  • Staff frequently described as warm, attentive, and helpful
  • Residents describe a close, family-like community feel
  • Many long-term residents (years) report satisfaction
  • Clean, quiet building noted by several reviewers
  • Active social calendar and friendly resident community

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of billing errors, including rent charged after move-out or death
  • Several reviewers cite poor management communication with residents
  • Several reviewers noted declining food quality over time
  • One report of unreliable medical transportation causing missed doctor appointments
  • One report of cleanliness issues including odors and neglected common areas

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About Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living

The spacious studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom senior apartments come with generous closet space, a
convenient kitchenette, utilities, individual thermostats, housekeeping, maintenance services, and many other
services bundled in your monthly rent.

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Reviews

4.4overall · 62 ratings combined

4.4★ on Google (62)

Mary Weeks

Jul 2026

via Google

I have found my happy place, love the staff is amazing, meals are good, just all over great 👍

Patty McCallum

Jul 2026

via Google

Leelynn and staff are true guardians angels!!! They moved mountains literally to get my mother's apartment ready over the holiday weekend with new paint, carpet, refrigerator etc. And made her feel so WELCOMED when she arrived! She absolutly LOVES the chef style AMAZING food catered in the dining hall! So many activities to keep her busy, socializing all day long and not feeling lonely anymore! HIGHLY recommend placing your loved one here in EXCELLENT care, with the hands on staff for any of your needs to make this feel like HOME!!!

SuzieQ

Jun 2026

via Google

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!!

Chance Basurto

Mar 2026

via Google

Great community vibe! Love the way we were treated with a welcoming and smiling faces by the staff. Thank you for showing us around!

ashley martin

Jan 2026

via 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 dangerous for elderly residents on fixed incomes. The food is awful, and the hallways regularly smell like cat urine. That alone should be unacceptable in a senior living community. Transportation is a complete failure. The bus that is supposed to take residents to medical appointments was routinely unavailable for that purpose. My mother had to cancel multiple doctor appointments because the driver prioritized shopping trips and social excursions over medically necessary care. She was explicitly told by the driver that she needed to schedule her healthcare around when he was taking “the ladies” out. That is not just poor service—it’s neglect. Even basic amenities like laundry were mismanaged. Sign-up sheets existed but were meaningless. Other residents regularly used the machines during my mother’s scheduled times, and staff did nothing to enforce the system. After just three months, my mother chose to leave. She fulfilled the required minimum stay, provided proper notice, and was told clearly that she owed nothing further. I advised her to get this in writing. She asked the office multiple times and was repeatedly told—despite emphasizing she is on a fixed income—that documentation was unnecessary and everything was “all set.” That was a lie. After she moved into her new apartment, this facility illegally withdrew rent from her bank account for a unit she no longer lived in. This overdrew her account, took her grocery money, and prevented her from paying first month’s rent at her new home. When I called to address this, I was told it was an “error” and would take 5–7 days to fix—completely unacceptable when dealing with someone’s livelihood. I never received a call back from the facility to try and resolve this matter after I was told I would be. Her bank ultimately had to intervene and reverse the charge because the facility would not act quickly. Two months later, my mother received a bill from this community demanding payment for the returned charge—a charge they never had the right to take in the first place and was their own fault. When I called today, I was told they would “see if they could waive the fee.” A fee created entirely by their own unauthorized withdrawal. They stole money and then are attempting to penalize the harmed party for stopping their theft. Beyond reprehensible. This place demonstrated gross incompetence, lack of accountability, and a complete disregard for the financial and medical well-being of its residents. The fact that they continue to bill an elderly woman for their own mistake is appalling. Do not trust this facility with your loved ones. There are safer, cleaner, and more ethical options elsewhere. Update: I was promised a call back by the end of the day yesterday about the removal of the charge. Of course, I have not received a call back. As expected.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living cost?

Published pricing at Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living starts around $2,559 per month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment selection — contact the community for a detailed quote.

Where is Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living located?

Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living is located at 8585 W Dakota Ave in Lakewood, Colorado.

What do families say about Lakewood Estates | Sky Active Living?

Lakewood Estates is an independent-living senior apartment community (formerly Holiday, now managed by Atria) where many reviewers praise a close-knit, family-like atmosphere and staff who go out of their way for residents. At the same time, a number of reviewers describe serious lapses in management responsiveness, billing accuracy, food quality, and basic upkeep, especially in more recent reviews after the ownership change.

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