Frasier Meadows

Frasier Meadows is a CCRC. I know the assisted living section well, so I'll speak mainly about that.

It's right in Boulder, across the street from a park and easy to get to. It's a very nice facility, with nice grounds, which includes a green house—filled with plants and a fountain—that's a very calming place to sit and talk or just rest.

The assisted living part was redone in the last 7-8 years. It's set up like a big wagon wheel, with a central hub. That can be a little confusing at times.

The staff is pretty incredible. They have the lowest direct care staff turnover I've seen. And they're very conscientious: well trained in regular aging issues. But they don't offer memory care here, so dementia care is not an area of expertise. The assisted living director is very involved, and the new CEO seems very accessible.

They're very resident centered. Everything is set up with the residents' needs in mind. They have a variable schedule for breakfast, for example, for those who want to wake and eat later.

The food is good, and so are the activities. They bring in a lot of entertainers. There are games, movies, and discussion groups. Frasier Meadows is also very involved in the community, and they bring in intergenerational activities.

It's a good fit for those who want to age in place, since they offer everything from independent living to skilled nursing. But they're very strict about their limitations. They can support those with high physical need, but they're not set up for dementia care.