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3241 S Mabry Way, Denver, CO 80236
5.0
(1 reviews)
"Tender Care is a wonderful place! My mother lives here and I never have to worry about her care, because I know the staff are doing a fantastic job. All the staff are professional, well trained and compassionate. The owners Mike and Joe are both RN's..."
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3510 Holland Street, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
5.0
(1 reviews)
"My mother moved into Golden Orchard III. She's had a lot of issues, and they're working through it. As far as I know, they've been good, and they're the only place to take her dog. They worked with me to get her in there. Out of 18 places, they were ..."
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6260 McIntyre St. , Arvada, CO 80403
5.0
(1 reviews)
"I toured the assisted living of Amira Choice Arvada for my parents. The facility is brand new, they have just recently opened, and they had their grand opening the day before I was there. The person who gave me the tour was very excited about the new..."
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12951 Clarkson Circle,, Thornton, CO 80241
5.0
(3 reviews)
"My mom has been at Karambi for just over a year now. I love the owner Fran, she has a huge heart for her residents. When I found karambi my mom was just out of rehab for hip surgery & was in a sling waiting for shoulder replacement. Fran accepted ..."
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11825 West 64th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80004
5.0
(2 reviews)
"I was pleasantly surprised with the tour and the staff. They gave me plenty of time to look around, made sure they answered any of my questions, and asked if there was anything I wanted to see in addition to the ones I already knew about. I felt like..."
$5,113
9560 Sheridan Boulevard, Westminster, CO 80031
4.7
(4 reviews)
"We toured Hyland Hills. The price was a good deal. The employees were nice, and I didn't see a single frowny resident there. Their memory care was one of the best ones we saw in the places that we toured. The folks were doing crafts in their little ..."
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1270 N Ford Street, Golden, CO 80403
4.7
(11 reviews)
"Yesterday, we visited Golden Pond Retirement Community. It is multi-level. I believe they have independent living, assisted living, and memory care. There are two facilities. One runs into another in the hallway, but they are separate as far as assis..."
$4,075
3629 West 29th Avenue, Denver, CO 80211
4.5
(2 reviews)
"Little Sisters of the Poor care facility is run by Catholic Charities. It is a medium sized nursing home. There is another wing for just assisted living with apartments. It is as the name indicates for the poor and is extremely hard to get into as th..."
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5290 W Princeton Drive, Denver, CO 80235
4.5
(2 reviews)
"My parents were both residents at Tender Care. We chose this facility because of the home like atmosphere. The house is made for gathering family. That is what they do at Tender Care - they gather. The staff is caring and communicate as often as you..."
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6447 Quail Street, Arvada, CO 80004
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Gardens on Quail Retirement Community was very nice. It has nice gardens and the residents enjoy being outside gardening. I thought that this place was very nice. It's one of my top four facilities for my parents, but they're a little pricier. T..."
$4,245
1422 W 29TH ST, Loveland, CO 80538
4.5
(4 reviews)
"My mother lived at Lakeview Commons for nearly a year. This is a first rate facility where each of the employees that I met seemed to honestly care for each resident. The facility is very clean, the food is good and tailored to the clientele . There..."
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31383 Frost Way, Evergreen, CO 80439
4.4
(9 reviews)
"My brother is doing quite well at Elk Run Assisted Living Community. I like the location and the staff and the food is wonderful. They have medical people onsite, including two nurses, 40 hours a week. Physician care is available through an outside a..."
$3,200
1325 Vance St, Lakewood, CO 80214
4.4
(16 reviews)
"My brother lives there currently after having a stroke with Covid causing his light dementia. He is himself only unable to organize things step by step. He says this is the best place he has ever lived, quiet, clean, good meals and nice people, non s..."
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11475 Pearl St, Northglenn, CO 80233
4.4
(7 reviews)
"A long-time friend of mine has moved to Northglenn Heights Assisted Living & Memory Care. He is in their assisted living. The place is nice and clean. It's an older place, but they have their stuff together. I've watched the staff interact with the g..."
$3,650
6550 Yank Way, Arvada, CO 80004
4.4
(26 reviews)
"I have made a deposit on Springwood Retirement Campus - Arvada, CO. I found it to be very nice and well maintained and they've got a friendly staff. They had facilities and features that appealed to me, so that's why I made the selection. The food wa..."
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22 S. Adams Street, Denver, CO 80209
4.3
(3 reviews)
"This is a lovely facility, and the residents are really friendly with each other and the staff. I know for a fact that great friendships have been forged here. This facility is close to a lot of shopping. A group of the residents get together regu..."
$598
2101 S Garfield Ave, Loveland, CO 80537
4.2
(13 reviews)
"We went to Loveland Village. The rooms were very nice. They had a beautiful dining room. They have a lot of things for the people that are living there. They have like a beauty salon, they have a coffee bar, they have snacks, and they have activities..."
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4800 Tabor St, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
4.1
(6 reviews)
"My husband moved into Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. So far I think he gets very good care. When I see him, he always looks very well cared for, and very well groomed. He enjoys mealtime. The food is good. He never misses a meal. Everybody's..."
$4,545
5361 W 26Th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80214
4.0
(1 reviews)
"I think they have been great at Spring Ridge Park. It is homey. They have nice big rooms, and there are different setups and layouts that you can choose from. We have him in a room with a private bathroom, which is nice. They have an events coordinat..."
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3880 DOVER ST, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
4.0
(1 reviews)
"grandmas is a loving place to live we are treated with respect care and love. I loved living there it fells like home. the staff is very loving and they care about the resadents and there familys. ..."
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Assisted Living
Natalie
5.0
Review of Sunrise of Boulder
I toured Sunrise of Boulder. It's a super clean, nice facility. There's a lot of outdoors. The location is great for us. There's an outdoor walking path, because my mom is still trying to be...
Provider response
Hi Natalie, Each and every guest who enters a Sunrise community is important to us. It is wonderful to know that you had such a positive experience when touring Sunrise of Boulder. We would be...
Assisted Living
Natalie
3.0
Review of Brookdale Boulder Creek
I toured Brookdale Boulder Creek. I'm not as impressed with that one. I think for once they didn't take insurance, and they wanted six months upfront. We could swing it, but it seemed like mentally...
Provider response
We appreciate you taking the time to visit and share your feedback. We are committed to quality service and care and will review your feedback with our management team.
Assisted Living
homelessphilosopher
3.0
Review of Boulder Post Acute
It's typical for a long-term care facility. The food (quality and quantity) has recently been upgraded, and the interior has been repainted. The problem for me is that too many other residents are...
Boulder seniors pay more for assisted living than the national average, which is $4,500 a month. Assisted living costs are also highest in Boulder compared to the rest of the state, which averages at $4,750. In Denver, the average drops to $5,500, and in Colorado Springs it is $4,663. Grand Junction and Fort Collins have the lowest costs in the state at $4,250 and $4,000, respectively.
Boulder
$6,275
Colorado
$4,750
United States
$4,500
Denver
$5,500
Colorado Springs
$4,663
Grand Junction
$4,250
Fort Collins
$4,000
Assisted living communities in Boulder pay an average of $6,275 a month for assisted living care. This cost can vary depending on the amenities of the facility.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.
Seniors have a number of options for retirement living in Boulder. In addition to assisted living, which averages $6,275 a month, they can opt for in-home care, which costs $6,769. Home health care, which is similar to in-home care but adds skilled nursing, is also $6,769 a month. Adult day health care averages $4,333, while nursing home care has the highest average of $12,167.
In-Home Care
$6,769
Home Health Care
$6,769
Adult Day Health Care
$4,333
Assisted Living Facility
$6,275
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$12,167
Seniors in Boulder will find a wide range of programs to help them in their retirement. Many of these are through community and government groups that provide services for free or at a low cost. Through these agencies and organizations, seniors can access meal programs, transportation, social programs and health care assistance.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder County Area Agency on Aging | (303) 441-3570 | The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging provides programs for older adults in the community, including advocacy programs and assistance for caregivers. Through the AAA, seniors and their families can learn about their rights, apply for programs and take part in activities designed for older adults. |
| Boulder County Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (303) 441-1173 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman investigates concerns older adults have about the care they receive in an assisted-living community or other long-term care facility. They also assist staff in providing quality care in these communities. Older adults can contact the Ombudsman to get help if they aren’t receiving quality care. |
| Boulder County Veterans Services Office | (303) 441-3890 | Older adults who served in the military can receive benefits through the Boulder County Veterans Services Office. The BCVSO assists in applying for services or submitting claims for programs such as medical coverage, survivor benefits and burial benefits. They can also help veterans obtain their records and awards. |
| Colorado Legal Services | (303) 449-5616 | Colorado Legal Services provides free legal help for low-income residents of Colorado. For seniors, they provide help with estate planning, government benefits and guardianship concerns. They also help with tax problems. CLS has an office in Boulder. |
| Boulder Older Adult Services | (303) 441-4388 | Boulder Older Adult Services operates two Age Well Centers, one in the west of town and one in the east. These senior services provide educational programming, recreation and support for seniors and caregivers throughout the community. |
Boulder Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Colorado are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page for more information about these laws.
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