About Assisted LivingAssisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.Complete guide to assisted livingBest of 2024 Assisted Living Winners
About Memory CareMemory 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. Complete guide to memory careBest of 2024 Memory Care Winners
About Independent LivingIndependent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to independent livingBest of 2024 Independent Living Winners
About Senior LivingSenior living is a term used to describe various housing and care options for older adults from maintenance-free, 55+ facilities for active seniors, to secure, fully staffed facilities for seniors with Alzheimer's or dementia. Complete guide to senior livingFind senior living facilities near you
About Nursing HomesNursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.Complete guide to Nursing Homes
About Senior ApartmentsSenior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.Complete guide to Senior Apartments
About Care HomesResidential 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.Complete guide to care homes
Veteran ResourcesVA benefits for long-term care, such as Aid and Attendance benefits, can help eligible veterans and their surviving spouses pay for senior care.Guide to VA benefits for long-term care
Senior Living Home
10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boulder County, CO

Answer a few questions to get personalized results

Who are you searching for?

If you’re looking for independent living in the Boulder County area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Boulder County. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.

Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 16 independent living facilities in Boulder County, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boulder, Thornton and Erie.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boulder, Thornton and Erie.

Boulder County Independent Living Facilities | 200 Reviews
Showing 16 communities
Last Updated: 4/19/24
Sort by
Filter by
Awards
Best of Senior Living

The top senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and in-home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top 1-2% of senior care providers nationwide based on reviews from those who matter most: residents and families.

Review Score
Distance
See communities with
Amenities
Providers
Photo of Brookdale North Boulder
2525 Photos available
9.9
Review score
64 reviews
9.9
Review score
64 reviews
5 star
81%
4 star
19%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Very expensive to add care such as shower assist. Staff is friendly and concerned about safety. They need to pay more attention to cleaning. Floors sticky and bathroom never looked clean. At every visit...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pursue Your Best YearsWhen you decide to call our independent living community in Boulder, Colorado home, you’ll experience a retirement fit for kings and queens. Prepare to enjoy resort-style living, scenic views of the lush Colorado landscape, and the fine company of men and women who will...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Meridian Boulder
2929 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.8
Review score
28 reviews
9.8
Review score
28 reviews
5 star
67%
4 star
29%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
Based on the experience I have had so far with Brookdale Meridian Boulder, I would recommend this community to others! IT is in a great location and overall a great community. However when it comes to the...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Cultivate Your Best YearsStep through our front doors and discover an independent living community unlike any other. Our worry-free seniors enjoy all the luxuries of a resort combined with the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is available to tend to everything from cooking and...
See details
Photo of Sunrise of Boulder
1111 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
9.5
Review score
26 reviews
9.5
Review score
26 reviews
5 star
58%
4 star
19%
3 star
19%
2 star
4%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The entire staff is responsive to my mother's needs. She's 104 and has been there almost 2 years. She loved the food, staff, and friends she has as residents.
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...
See details
Photo of Brookdale Boulder Creek
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
Pricing promotion expiring soon
9.4
Review score
36 reviews
9.4
Review score
36 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
42%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
3%
See all reviews
What stuck out about Brookdale Boulder Creek over other places we looked at was that the facility itself seemed very clean. It smelled pleasant, furniture and décor was updated. There was a warm inviting...
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.
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...
See details
Photo of MorningStar of Boulder
1111 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
7.5
Review score
29 reviews
7.5
Review score
29 reviews
5 star
35%
4 star
24%
3 star
10%
2 star
0%
1 star
31%
See all reviews
All is well. Even though they changed ownership just a few weeks after the move, all is well and going smoothly. I would recommend this facility to others.
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...
See details
Photo of The Pearl at Boulder Creek
1010 Photos available
7.0
Review score
11 reviews
7.0
Review score
11 reviews
5 star
55%
4 star
36%
3 star
9%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
The staff goes out of their way to be helpful and really look after the residents. The food staff are so kind and the nurses really care.
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...
See details
Photo of Flatirons Terrace
1212 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
5 star
33%
4 star
33%
3 star
34%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
My dear friend spent the last full year of her life in Flatirons Terrace. The residence was clean and healthy, fresh meals were served daily. The most significant to us were the kindness and helpfulness of...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Flatirons Terrace is an independent living community in an exceptional location – the heart of Boulder. With carefully planned and spacious rental residences, life here is suited to your needs and tastes. Flatirons Terrace offers contemporary and comfortable architecture and interior design, with...
See details
Photo of The Mary Sandoe House
33 Photos available
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
0%
2 star
0%
1 star
100%
See all reviews
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 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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of Canyon Pointe Housing
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Inline cta image

Our free advisors can help

  • Compare local facilities
  • Determine care type
  • Schedule tours
  • Evaluate pricing
Photo of Villas at the Atrium
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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 Walnut Place
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Photo of The Academy
5 star
0%
4 star
0%
3 star
100%
2 star
0%
1 star
0%
See all reviews
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.
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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in spectacular Boulder, Colorado, Golden West provides quality independent and assisted living for seniors 62 and older. It’s what we’ve done since 1965, and one of the reasons many consider Golden West a Boulder treasure. Our environment, programs and caring staff help you to stay...
Photo of Frasier Retirement Community, a CCRC
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.

What families are saying about independent living in Boulder County

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder County

Bonaventure of Thornton

5.0
The staff is extremely helpful and friendly at Bonaventure of Thornton. The facility is in a great location for walking to shopping and restaurants, if desired. The main entrance reminds me of a high end resort/hotel - very open and inviting and modern. The units are very large and modern ...
Read more

Brookdale North Boulder

4.9
My mom loves it there. Friendly and supportive staff. Smaller community feel. Tons of activities and a warm welcoming environment. I would recommend this facility to others.

Brookdale Boulder Creek

4.6
Brookdale is well organized and all employees do their best to accommodate residents. The administration works well. They provide a full schedule of activities and I particularly enjoy the word games. I am happy with staff and activities.

Cost of independent living in Boulder County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Boulder County is 5142.94 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, CO with an average of 4040.73 per month.

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

Boulder County, CO

$5,143/mo

Lafayette, CO

$4,041/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
How to Choose an Independent Living Community: 10 Key Considerations
An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
Are You Ready for Independent Living? Ask Yourself These 14 Questions

Learn more about other types of senior living

Frequently Asked Questions

Brookdale Meridian Arvada, Brookdale North Boulder and Brookdale Longmont are the top rated independent living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 16 independent living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See the full list.

Photo cta image

More questions?

Ask an A Place for Mom local advisor at no cost.

The information contained on this page is for informational purposes only and is not intended to constitute medical, legal or financial advice or create a professional relationship between A Place for Mom and the reader. Always seek the advice of your health care provider, attorney or financial advisor with respect to any particular matter, and do not act or refrain from acting on the basis of anything you have read on this site. Links to third-party websites are only for the convenience of the reader; A Place for Mom does not endorse the contents of the third-party sites.
Back to top