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Highland Trail | Sky Active Living

5085 W 136th Ave

4.1(64 ratings)· Broomfield average: 4.4

Part of Sunrise Senior Living · 220 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Ownership
Recently acquired by Atria Senior Living
Pet policy
Large dogs allowed, even in first-floor units
Resident tenure
Some residents have lived there over a decade

What Families Think

Highland Trail is an assisted living and independent living community in Broomfield, Colorado, where many families and residents praise long-serving front-line staff by name and describe a warm, engaged atmosphere. However, a notable number of reviewers—especially in the wake of a recent ownership change—report management turnover, billing problems, and service cutbacks that have shaken confidence in the community's leadership.

The Good

  • Staff members praised by name for compassion and attentiveness
  • Scheduled transportation for shopping, doctor visits, and outings
  • Weekly activities like bingo, live music, and outings
  • Several residents have stayed 8 to 10+ years
  • Dining and food quality praised by most reviewers
  • Consistently rated clean and well-kept by visitors

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of frequent management turnover over the years
  • Several complaints about billing errors and unresponsive billing staff
  • Multiple mentions of understaffing affecting service and care
  • Recent Atria acquisition linked to cutbacks and a forced apartment move

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Highland Trail | Sky Active Living is a senior living community in Broomfield, Colorado offering Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 64 reviews.

About Highland Trail | Sky Active Living

Highland Trail is an assisted living and independent living community in Broomfield, Colorado, serving older adults who want relief from home maintenance and the benefits of communal living. The community operates across three stories and accommodates residents seeking varying levels of care and independence.

Families consistently praise the staff's genuine care and attentiveness. Multiple reviewers highlight named staff members going above and beyond, cooking, performing maintenance, greeting residents by name each morning, and pitching in across roles. The dining program draws repeated mention, with families noting three daily meals with menu options and strong food quality evidenced by consistent meal attendance. Activities include weekly bingo, entertainment, and a transportation program for shopping and medical appointments.

The physical environment receives steady appreciation for cleanliness and upkeep. One family noted the community feels "welcoming" with "residents happy and will even come up and talk to you." However, some families have flagged operational concerns: inconsistent management staffing, billing department communication gaps, and occasional onboarding clarity issues, though at least one family reported such matters resolved through conversation.

Highland Trail holds a 4.1/5 rating across 64 Google reviews. The majority of feedback is strongly positive, though a small number of longer-term residents report systemic frustrations with management turnover and follow-through on resident concerns.

Types of Care at Highland Trail | Sky Active Living

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Highland Trail | Sky Active Living

4.1overall · 64 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (64)

Mandi Calkins

Apr 2026

via Google

Highland Trail Assisted Living Community truly provides exceptional care. The staff are incredibly compassionate, attentive, and dedicated to making every resident feel safe, comfortable, and valued. You can tell they genuinely care about the people who live there and go above and beyond to create a warm, family-like environment. The community is clean, welcoming, and full of positive energy. Knowing that loved ones are being cared for with such kindness and respect brings great peace of mind. I would highly recommend Highland Trail to anyone looking for a supportive and loving assisted living community.

Robert

Mar 2026

via Google

This was a wonderful place for my 80+ yo mother to stay. The staff was friendly and helpful. The community was warm and inviting and was just what my mom needed at the time. There were many activities she was able to join, and having a place that serves 3 meals a day in their dining room was exceptionally nice. The main reason she left was to be closer to family.

Jacqui Jankovsky

Mar 2026

via Google

Highland Trail is such a great community, I would highly recommend! The staff, residents, and company are great. Good vibes all around and such a friendly atmosphere :)

Gary Bazo

Mar 2026

via Google

I strongly believe that Highland trail has xclnt staff very friendly very socialable they have dining available Breakfast, lunch& dinner great food the staff are very outgoing friendly very clean 3 stories of very comfortable rooms they have Bingo Thursday's & Saturday's they have other activities going on...<br>Jo the Manager is extremely friendly loves to interact with the people at Highland trail if you ever want to send you loved ones there y'all won't regret it... It's a Happy place for your loved ones to go to...👍😊❤️<br>Plus they have a Hair Salon the lady there does a. Beautiful job on the people there they love what she does her name is Sandy she's wonderful there & she loves what she does too it shows... people are extremely happy with their hairdos

Ralph Crow

Feb 2026

via Google

Highland Trail Skyactive Living is a great place for people who don’t want to maintain a personal home anymore, or need the freedom of 3 meals a day, housekeeping, company of like-minded people and a variety of daily planned activities. The meals are very good as evidenced by the number of people at each meal.<br><br>Beyond the amenities of Highland Trail, the staff is exceptional and responds quickly to requests and inquiries. They also pay attention and if they see anyone or anything that seems to need attention, they don’t wait to be asked. The staff truly cares about the safety and happiness of the residents. An excellent example is when my 97 y/o father started in-home hospice in his room at Highland Trail. The building management team decided to check on him that first day, before they left for the day and found him laying on the floor after falling out of bed (Hospice doesn’t allow rails on beds due to laws). They contacted EMS who got him safely back in bed. Later, when I urgently needed a Notary for some healthcare forms for my dad, Jo printed the forms for me and called a friend of hers who came over and notarized the forms. My interactions with housekeeping, food service and maintenance has always been very friendly, and they go far out of their way to try to address any issues. When I visited my dad it was not unusual for one or more staff member to ask about him by name.<br><br>Sadly, my dad had to move to a full time hospice, so he no longer resides at Highland Trail, but I can say with certainty that if I ever have another loved one that needs a community home, I will definitely come back to Highland Trail for them. They have proven that my loved one will be in a caring, extremely nice, place.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Highland Trail | Sky Active Living offer?

Highland Trail | Sky Active Living offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is Highland Trail | Sky Active Living located?

Highland Trail | Sky Active Living is located at 5085 W 136th Ave in Broomfield, Colorado.

What do families say about Highland Trail | Sky Active Living?

Highland Trail is an assisted living and independent living community in Broomfield, Colorado, where many families and residents praise long-serving front-line staff by name and describe a warm, engaged atmosphere. However, a notable number of reviewers—especially in the wake of a recent ownership change—report management turnover, billing problems, and service cutbacks that have shaken confidence in the community's leadership.

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