Best Senior Living in Boulder, Colorado
16 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior care options in Boulder: 16 communities and 2 home care agencies. Families rate them 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 885 public reviews.
- 18options listed
- 4.4average rating, 16 rated
- 885family reviews read
From $6,200/moPartnerSunrise of Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
4.8(50)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Flatirons Terrace Senior Living
Boulder, Colorado
5(120)
Independent Living
The Pearl at Boulder Creek
Boulder, Colorado
4.9(146)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Ciel of Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
4.8(26)
Independent Living
Academy Boulder Communities
Boulder, Colorado
4.8(17)
Independent Living
Academy Mapleton Hill
Boulder, Colorado
4.8(13)
Independent Living
Frasier Retirement Community
Boulder, Colorado
4.4(92)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
From $7,195/moMorningStar of Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
4.4(91)
Assisted LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care
Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation
Boulder, Colorado
4.3(104)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brookdale North Boulder
Boulder, Colorado
4.3(19)
Independent Living
The Academy At Bella Vista
Boulder, Colorado
4.3(4)
Assisted Living
Golden West - Boulder Housing Partners
Boulder, Colorado
4.2(74)
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Boulder
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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Flatirons Terrace Senior Living
5 (120 reviews)· Independent Living
Families overwhelmingly describe Flatirons Terrace as a warm, well-run independent living community near the University of Colorado, praising the staff, food quality, and cleanliness. Reviewers frequently highlight the…
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4.9 (146 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Families describe The Pearl at Boulder Creek as a beautifully maintained, upscale independent living community in Boulder with a very engaged, friendly staff and a lively activities calendar. Most reviewers highlight the…
- 3
4.8 (50 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families rate Sunrise of Boulder very highly (4.8 out of 5 from 50 Google reviews). They describe a warm, clean community with long-tenured, caring staff, good food, and daily activities. Reviewers also mention support…
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4.8 (26 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe Ciel of Boulder (formerly Brookdale Meridian Boulder) as a warm, close-knit independent living community where residents and staff know each other well. Long-term residents and their families praise the…
- 5
4.8 (17 reviews)· Independent Living
Reviewers describe Academy Boulder Communities as a warm, beautifully maintained independent living community with attentive, friendly staff. Families visiting for tours or events consistently mention feeling impressed…
- 6
4.8 (13 reviews)· Independent Living
There isn't much detailed feedback available for Academy Mapleton Hill beyond an aggregate rating from a small number of Google reviews, so it's hard to say much about day-to-day life there. Families considering this…
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4.4 (92 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 54 units
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center in Boulder is a skilled nursing and long-term care community rated 4.4 out of 5 from 92 Google reviews. Most families describe attentive, compassionate staff and a clean, welcoming…
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4.4 (91 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care
Families describe MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care of Boulder as a warm, high-touch community where leadership and caregiving staff are frequently singled out by name for compassion and responsiveness. Reviewers…
- 9
Boulder Canyon Health And Rehabilitation
4.3 (104 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care· 140 units
Boulder Canyon is a skilled nursing and rehab facility in Boulder that families describe as warm, clean, and compassionate, especially praising the nursing staff during end-of-life care. Reviewers highlight flexible…
- 10
4.3 (19 reviews)· Independent Living
Families describe Brookdale North Boulder as a warm, light-filled independent living community with a caring, if sometimes changing, staff. Long-term residents and their families report high satisfaction with the social…
What families say about senior living in Boulder
Counted across the review summaries of 16 Boulder communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 81%
- Building and grounds 69%
- Food and dining 50%
- Activities and social life 50%
- Warm, home-like feel 44%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 44%
- Staff attitude 38%
- Communication with families 25%
- Building and upkeep 25%
“Flatirons Terrace is such a welcoming place. Both residents and staff are friendly and helpful. Food is good and served restaurant style between certain hours. It has all the amenities and activities we might need without being too much. It feels like home already.”
“I cannot rave enough about how much I love this place!! Staff is always extremely delightful, and welcoming!! Shout out to Vicki Terry!! She a truly wonderful woman, and I can’t thank you enough for her hospitality!!”
“Check in is automated. The photos of guests name tags are not clear. They are too light. Otherwise the visit was fine”
Senior Living in Boulder: the figures
- •4 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5: 3 rated four stars or better, 0 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: gathering / activity spaces (15), housekeeping (14), 24-hour staff (14), social activities (13), wheelchair accessible (13), emergency call system (11).
Senior Living near Boulder
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisville6.8 mi | 11 | 4.1 / 5 | 6.8 mi |
| Lafayette7.7 mi | 9 | 4.1 / 5 | 7.7 mi |
| Broomfield11.4 mi | 21 | 4.3 / 5 | 11.4 mi |
| Longmont13.1 mi | 25 | 4.1 / 5 | 13.1 mi |
| Westminster14.9 mi | 27 | 4.3 / 5 | 14.9 mi |
| Arvada15.7 mi | 28 | 4.3 / 5 | 15.7 mi |
| Northglenn16.4 mi | 13 | 4 / 5 | 16.4 mi |
| Thornton18 mi | 11 | 4.1 / 5 | 18 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 23, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Boulder, 885 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Boulder ask about.
- Home Care in Colorado: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Boulder: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Boulder, Colorado?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior living communities in Boulder, Colorado, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does senior living cost in Boulder?
Among Boulder communities that publish pricing, senior living starts around $6,200/month, with an average published starting rate near $6,698/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which senior living communities in Boulder are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Flatirons Terrace Senior Living (5★, 120 ratings), Craft Health (5★, 11 ratings), The Pearl at Boulder Creek (4.9★, 146 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Boulder?
Beyond senior living, Boulder has independent living (8 communities), assisted living (6 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (4 communities), home health (2 communities), memory care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Boulder?
Families rate Boulder senior living communities 4.4 out of 5 on average, across 885 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Boulder senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 16 Boulder communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 81%), building and grounds (mentioned for 69%), food and dining (mentioned for 50%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (44%), staff attitude (38%), communication with families (25%).
How do Boulder nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
4 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Boulder carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.8 out of 5. 3 are rated four stars or better and 0 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.