The 10 Best Independent Living Facilities in Boulder County, CO

"The one that I like the best is the Atria Longmont. It was friendly. They seemed to care about the residents. It had nice decor. The staff who gave the tour was very chatty, but she knew her stuff. Their dining area was nice, warm, and clean. The roo..."

"We spent a lot of time at Longmont. The salesperson, Kelly, was awesome. We were ready to check out at the hotel and come stay with her, but the guest suite was not available, so we couldn't do that. I liked, number one, was the staff and how they in..."

"I'm moving to Brookdale North Boulder. It is well constructed. The rooms of the residents are grouped around 2 large atria, so it's quite open. Any level of the residential area is visible from the other levels, so it is very nice and very spacious. ..."

"We're quite impressed with the surroundings and location of Brookdale Meridian Boulder. In general, the facility looked pretty well-kept and pleasant. It had a nice garden and nice views. They had a good size of rooms/a good selection of different si..."

"My husband moved to Balfour Retirement Community. The facility was very nice. I'm impressed with the way they care for him. He has CNAs that are always there. He has a call button whenever he asks for a care assistant. The dining was very good. My hu..."

"The Lodge at Balfour Senior Living was excellent. The coordinator was absolutely wonderful. It's clean and it was exactly what we were looking for. There's graduated care, and it's a big campus. The skilled nursing and assisted living are in one buil..."

"The Carillon at Boulder Creek was fabulous. If I could afford it, I would love to go there. It was a spectacular place. The tour that we had was amazing. We met a number of residents and they were all very happy. That staff was totally professional, ..."

"I feel like Frasier Meadows is more of a community. They really encourage people to do things together. They were very caring and very attentive. It feels more like a home. The event that I attended was a party. There was music and there was a lot of..."

"Affinity at Lafayette is a place for active independent seniors who create their own activities. It's very welcoming and supportive. The staff is very helpful. There are lots of amenities here. There's a library, a theater, a pub, craft rooms, game r..."

"The studio room that I saw at Golden West Senior Residence was clean, a pretty good size, and had a beautiful view. The kitchen was tiny, but that was OK. I saw a big sandwich board with the activities of the day, and it was always pretty filled up. ..."

"The Traditions at Lafayette is excellent. I like the whole thing. Everybody went out of their way to be nice and courteous during my visit. I toured their independent living, and everything's brand-new. I wish I could afford it, but I just couldn't. ..."

"The Residences at Balfour is excellent. The layout is very good. The staff is very helpful. They provide whatever services my father needs. He also has outside services provided right now. The food seems very good. He's been using the spa for massage..."

"The independent living apartments on the campus are a great value for the money! One of the most affordable options in Boulder County. Well maintained building on a nice campus with a walking path throughout the grounds. Assisted living is availab..."

"My parents are in Flatirons Terrace Retirement Community. The staff is very helpful and accommodating. The physical facility itself is very nice. They have activities, of course, limited with the COVID shutdown, but they've started that up again. The..."

"We found a perfect apartment at AltaVita Independent Living. Unfortunately, it's leased and the people looked very healthy. I don't think they're going to be leaving very quickly. AltaVita would fit our needs, but we're not quite ready for even tha..."

"I toured Balfour at Longmont. It's a beautiful facility. It's a very good tour. I saw staff interacting with the residents. The rooms were very small. The place looked very well-kept, clean, and in good condition. The dining area looked beautiful and..."

"Canyon Pointe consists of 81 one-bedroom apartments with balconies that are part of the Section 8 Communities program. Residency is restrict..."

"The Hearthstone at Hover Crossing is a 50-unit building on the corner of Cook Court and 18th Avenue. Completed in 2012, this building serves..."

"The Lodge at Hover Crossing is a 50-unit building on the corner of 18th and Cook Street was completed in August 2009 and serves the seniors ..."

"We have a friend who lives in MorningStar Senior Living of Arvada. We visited her, and she took us around. It was really lovely. I would say that would be my favorite. They have an indoor pool, which is a nice feature. They really have a lot of spa..."