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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Boulder County, CO

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The cost of independent living in Boulder County is about $4,319 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 324 options.

Read 6043 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance. You may also consider nearby communities such as Boulder, Longmont and Broomfield.

Boulder County Independent Living Facilities | 6043 Reviews

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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
LIVE IT UP! This is your time to live life to the fullest at 1375 High Street-a one-of-a-kind active adult lifestyle community for those 55 and better. A unique 10-story, vertically integrated, active adult lifestyle retreat that is a seamless blend of sophistication and relaxing living. With...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Everything is working very well for my mother at this community and I'm very pleased.This is a nice community and it is very well-kept and everything looks nice and clean. This is more an apartment living...
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Campbell Stone Memorial Residence is a comfortable senior housing complex located in beautiful Denver, Colorado. If you are looking for a secure and enjoyable place to call home, then Campbell Stone Memorial Residence is the place for you. Denver is truly a city for everyone. Surrounded by...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The mission of Montview Manor is to provide a comfortable living environment for people 55 years of age or over. In an independent living setting, Montview Manor honors individual privacy, yet nurtures the spirit of community. The Manor's goal is to maintain high-quality housing priced below...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Clyburn at Stapleton Clyburn at Stapleton is a senior housing community located in spectacular Denver, CO. In Denver, we wake up to breath-taking Rocky Mountain views every morning. Better yet, this mountain hideaway gets 300 days of sunshine. Colorado's state capital also boasts a thriving arts...
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakridge Crossing is a Brand New Active Senior Apartment Community for Seniors 62 and older, located in the Harmony Corridor of Fort Collins, Colorado. Now leasing for immediate move in.The surrounding neighborhood is a fully developed planned community with close proximity to grocery stores,...
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It was love at first sight the day [Name removed] gave us a long tour of the facility, the apartments and the list of amenities and services included in the rent. We have been here four months and truly...
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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.
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Of course no place is perfect, but since manager [name removed] took over more about two years ago, she and her staff have been working hard to affect many improvements. They've been addressing both the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Oakbrook I ManorOakbrook I Manor is a senior housing ideal for 55 and older, and it is situated in a magnificent city of Fort Collins, Larimer County, Colorado State. Our appealing community is located in an accommodating and exciting environment that is peaceful and friendly. This historical...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Independent Living
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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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.

Cost of independent living in Boulder County, CO

The average cost of senior living in Boulder County is $4,319 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Erie, CO with an average of $3,114 per month.

Independent living costs in Boulder County, CO, vs. nearby counties

Boulder County, CO
$4,319/mo

Independent living costs in Boulder County, CO, vs. state and national averages

Boulder County, CO
$4,319/mo
U.S. national average
$3,520/mo

Independent living costs in Boulder County, CO, vs. other senior living options

$8,066/mo
Independent Living
$4,319/mo

Independent living costs in Boulder County, CO, by floor plan type

Studio
$3,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder County vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Boulder County, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder County, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,319/mo$3,831/mo$3,520/mo
Assisted Living$7,385/mo$6,474/mo$5,830/mo
Memory Care$8,066/mo$7,448/mo$6,999/mo
Independent Living
Boulder County, CO:$4,319/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder County, CO:$7,385/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Boulder County, CO:$8,066/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Boulder County, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boulder County and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Boulder County, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boulder County have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boulder County, CO$3,591/mo$3,655/mo-1.8%
Colorado$3,470/mo$3,502/mo-0.9%
National$3,416/mo$3,319/mo+2.9%
Boulder County, CO
2024 average cost:$3,591/mo
2023 average cost:$3,655/mo
Percent change:-1.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,470/mo
2023 average cost:$3,502/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,416/mo
2023 average cost:$3,319/mo
Percent change:+2.9%
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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 families are saying about independent living in Boulder County

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder County

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0
We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

Westhaven Apartment Homes in Lakewood, CO

4.0
I have moved in to Westhaven Apartment Homes, and I really like it so far. I like that I can still maintain an independent lifestyle here, but that it is also a very active and social retirement facility. The staff is great, and they have a lot of activities like Bingo, movies, crafts, story ...
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Brookdale North Loveland

4.6
I would tell others that the staff here really bonds with the residents, always going the extra mile for them. I would say that the staff majors in caring. The facility offers 3 different sizes of rooms depending on what you may need. The cable is available, but not much else.

Boulder County independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder County independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder County, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder County independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Boulder County partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.2%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30.2%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.2%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
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11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder County independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Boulder County communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.5%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.5%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.9%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.1%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder County independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Boulder County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
42%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.8%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.8%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
46.3%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.4%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
39.2%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.1%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.7%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.5%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
43.2%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33.3%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.2%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42.3%
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Solista Longmont by Cogir, Cogir of Broomfield and Ciel of Boulder are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 324 independent living facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Boulder County, Colorado are Sky Pointe Retirement Resort, Garden Square at Westlake and Greeley Place. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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