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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Boulder, CO for 2024

With excellent health care options and a good public transit system, the community of Boulder offers many perks to seniors. It is less than an hour from the larger city of Denver, and is home to the Area Agency on Aging for the county, which gives seniors access to a number of services and benefits. Of the 104,175 people who live in Boulder, 11.8% are aged 65 and older.

Seniors retiring to Boulder who need additional help with daily living may find an assisted living community to be the right senior care option. Assisted living communities provide apartment-like homes with daily help with the activities of daily living. Boulder has a high average cost for assisted living of $6,275 a month, which is $1,775 higher than the national average and $1,525 higher a month than state averages.

This guide will help seniors learn more about their assisted living care options. It also explores the costs of senior care and free or low-cost resources for Boulder area seniors and their families.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Boulder

Colorado’s Department of Public Health and Environment oversees and licenses assisted living communities in Boulder as well as the rest of Colorado. The nursing home division maintains strict standards of care that licensed facilities must follow. Seniors and their families can see a list of licensed care facilities through the consumer resources section of their website. 

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Boulder

Paying for Assisted Living in Boulder

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

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

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

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

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Boulder

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

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:

  • Veterans Benefits 
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Colorado page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Boulder

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.

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Boulder County Area Agency on Aging(303) 441-3570The 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) 441-1173The 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) 441-3890Older 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) 449-5616Colorado 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) 441-4388Boulder 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Boulder

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Colorado

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Assisted Living

anonymous

I am/was a resident of this facility

Review of Boulder Post Acute

I'm a patient as of 2019 until now. They added 2 office rooms without a building permit. The new offices are 2 doors from me. If you're not sick when you get here, you might be after eating the...

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Maria7

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Boulder Post Acute

Absolutely do not recommend this place. The food is horrible, patients are mistreated, neglected, and dirty residents. Unnecessary procedures performed. Do not put your loved one here. So happy my...

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Maria

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Boulder Post Acute

Horrible food, care and treatment of my loved one! No help with keeping them clean an healthy. Also performed unnecessary procedures without permission of family! Do not put your lived one here!!

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