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The cost of independent living in Boulder is about $4,319 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 333 options.

Read 6189 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 Golden, Longmont and Broomfield.

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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.
Garden Square at Spring Creek is an assisted living community in Fort Collins, Colorado. This residence is conveniently located off Highway 25 and maintains a green landscape and tree lined streets that offer a secluded feel. Our accessible location makes it simple for family, friends, and guests...
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They treat her really well!! I have seen lots of progress in her, since being there. The social worker there, Cory, is totally awesome! She is just great. It's a nice community, clean and bright, not dark...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
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.
Built on the site of the former Garnsey & Wheeler Ford, our mason painstakingly reconstructed the historic brick wall from circa 1922, disassembling it one brick at a time, removing the old mortar from each brick, and then rebuilding the wall to the original design so it will last another 100...
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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.
Birch Assisted Living is an assisted living community located in Greeley, CO. Greeley, which is situated in the northern region of Colorado, offers a lively downtown area with plenty of art, entertainment, dining and shopping venues. Visitors will enjoy exploring the Colorado Model Railroad...
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I would give then an A+ for the community's structure and format, specifically for assisted living. The community was up kept and clean. The staff are friendly people. I did try a meal and for the most part...
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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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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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This is a wonderful place! For an income based property it is very well kept, and very clean. The apartments were updated and spacious, and the even allow animals. The building itself is well built, and is...
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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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Cost of independent living in Boulder, CO

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

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

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

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

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

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

Studio
$3,893/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,100/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,975/mo

Senior living costs in Boulder 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, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBoulder, 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, CO:$4,319/mo
Colorado:$3,831/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
Assisted Living
Boulder, CO:$7,385/mo
Colorado:$6,474/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Memory Care
Boulder, CO:$8,066/mo
Colorado:$7,448/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
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Independent living costs in Boulder, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Boulder 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, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Boulder 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
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Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Boulder, 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, 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

Recent reviews for independent living in Boulder

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 independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Boulder, 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 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 partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Boulder, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.4%
21.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
30%
35.7%
No sugar
No sugar
26.1%
32%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.6%
11.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder 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 communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Boulder, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.4%
37.6%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
39.3%
44.8%
Room service
Room service
34.8%
38.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20.4%
17.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder 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 offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
42%
46.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.5%
29.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.5%
34.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
41.7%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.9%
50.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
49.2%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
38.7%
44.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
35.7%
39.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
40.5%
43%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.2%
48.3%
Live performances
Live performances
42.9%
48.1%
Dances
Dances
33%
34.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.1%
40.7%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
42%
47.6%
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Ciel of Boulder, MorningStar of Boulder and Brookdale Boulder Creek are the top-rated independent living facilities near Boulder, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 333 independent living facilities near Boulder, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Boulder, 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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