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Assisted living costs in Boulder County average about $5,754 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 9 communities in Boulder County. Our detailed directory has 113 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Sunrise of Boulder
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44 Floor plans available
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9.7
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28 reviews
9.7
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28 reviews
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I wrote a Google review about Sunrise, singing its praises. It has been a wonderful home for our mother. She feels safe, nurtured, and contented. Her health has improved since she moved in, thanks to the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Sunrise of Boulder is nestled in a quiet neighborhood with gorgeous mountain views next to a city park and bike path. All our rooms are conveniently located on the first floor, and our decor is arts-and-crafts with a ski lodge/cottage appeal.Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you...
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Photo of Brookdale Boulder Creek
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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38 reviews
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38 reviews
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[name removed] was awesome, willing to connect with me at any time to set up tours and visits, and to answer questions. She gets five stars! The only wish I have is that there was more information on each...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Living Life To The FullestTucked in the charming and scenic town of Boulder, Colorado, you’ll find a wonderful assisted living community full of men and women who inspire you to wake up each morning and live life to the fullest. Free from the burdens of home maintenance and chores, you can fill...
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Photo of The Pearl at Boulder Creek
1010 Photos available
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8.6
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I highly recommend this place out of all the places in Boulder. [community removed] is also lovely, lower key and sweet. For my social mother in law, the Pearl is heaven. Fantastic staff, excellent food,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Live.It is all up to you. With a full slate of fun activities, health and wellness and travel programs, dining options, and the proximity of downtown Boulder, the University and lively Pearl Street, there are choices galore at The Pearl at Boulder Creek. Fill your days with the richness of...
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55 Floor plans available
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8.6
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31 reviews
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My mother was very well cared for. The staff were friendly, caring, and attentive. The facility was near and clean, and the activities were uplifting.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Boulder represents the finest assisted living Boulder or Longmont CO has to offer. Having opened our doors and hearts in September 2015, we are dedicated to giving our residents a carefree lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Beautifully...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Mary Sandoe House is the first Assisted Living in Boulder and Mary Sandoe had a desire to help others in the community in 1979. We are a small and cozy 24 residence in beautiful South Boulder with a great view of the Flat Irons that is central to shopping centers, library and bus. Residents...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Academy at Bella Vista
Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Mezzanine at Golden West is Golden West’s assisted living community on the north side of the Golden West campus. The Mezzanine is a four-story building with 56 assisted living apartments, each with wall-to-wall windows that highlight the expansive views of Boulder. Life at The Mezzanine at...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of assisted living in Boulder County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Boulder County is $5,754 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Broomfield, CO with an average of $5,077 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boulder County, CO vs. nearby counties

Boulder County, CO
$5,754/mo
$5,089/mo
$5,186/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boulder County, CO vs. the state and national average

Boulder County, CO
$5,754/mo
U.S. national average
$4,741/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Boulder County vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$5,754/mo
$5,807/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Boulder County, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,266/mo
Studio
$6,779/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,883/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,280/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Boulder County over time

Boulder County, COCO stateNational

Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Boulder County, CO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Boulder County.

What families are saying about assisted living in Boulder County

Recent reviews for assisted living in Boulder County

Brookdale Arvada

4.0
Very nice facility, staff wonderful, but short , they would do anything if I asked, but so overworked and undertrained people from the surrounding community. Not enough nurses. Still for the price it is very nice, and I would recommend it

Juniper Village at Louisville

3.8
The staff always seems to be soft spoken and calm, creating a calming affect and atmosphere. They understand dementia and how to approach people with dementia. Good at knowing how to avoid upsetting the residents and at how to guide/slide the resident into doing important things. No or few ...
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Sunrise of Westminster

4.0
I would recommend the facility and the care staff. They do the best, that they can to me. The hard part would be if the person moving in is still social. My mom doesn't care for the residents, but she loves the care staff. They all hate the food but I hear that's very common.

Boulder County review score based on 34 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 9 Boulder County assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Boulder County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Boulder County review score compared against nearby cities

9.1
Boulder County, CO9 facilities
7.9
Jamestown, CO292 facilities
8.3
Boulder, CO18 facilities

Review subcategories for Boulder County assisted living

When assisted living residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 9 Boulder County assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Boulder County resident and family assisted living satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Boulder County, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.5
Friendliness
4.8
4.6
Care services
4.4
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.3
4.1
Value for cost*
4.0
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Boulder County assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder County assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Boulder County assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Boulder County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
44.4%
52.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
44.4%
33.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.4%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
44.4%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
55.6%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
48%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
66.7%
53.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder County assisted living

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Boulder County Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
44.4%
51.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
22.2%
32.1%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
22.2%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder County assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boulder County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
33.3%
26.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
44.4%
40%
No sugar
No sugar
33.3%
36.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
35.2%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.1%
14%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder County assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boulder County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
44.4%
30.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.4%
41.8%
Room service
Room service
44.4%
35.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
33.3%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder County assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Boulder County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
44.4%
45.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
33.3%
30.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
22.2%
29.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
44.4%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.4%
48.7%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
55.6%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.4%
40.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
22.2%
34.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.4%
37.2%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
44.4%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
44.4%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
29.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
22.2%
24.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
44.4%
45.4%
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State regulations for assisted living in Boulder County

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Boulder County protect seniors.

Learn about Colorado Assisted Living regulations

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Brookdale Longmont, Sunrise of Boulder and Brookdale Boulder Creek are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 9 assisted living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See the full list.

The best assisted living facility near you in Boulder County, Colorado is Brookdale Arvada. This assisted living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.

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