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8 Best Memory Care Facilities in Boulder County, CO
If your loved one needs memory care in Boulder County, A Place for Mom can help. With 8 memory care facilities in Boulder County, we’ll work with you to find the right fit for your family member’s budget, interests, and care needs.
Alzheimer’s care in Boulder County incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Boulder County memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Boulder County, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Boulder, Longmont and Estes Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Boulder, Longmont and Estes Park.
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44 Floor plans available
9.7
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28 reviews
I wrote a Google review about Sunrise, singing its praises. It has been a wonderful home for our mother. She feels safe, nurtured, and contented. Her health has improved since she moved in, thanks to the...
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...
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38 reviews
[name removed] was awesome, willing to connect with me at any time to set up tours and visits, and to answer questions. She gets five stars! The only wish I have is that there was more information on each...
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.
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...
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31 reviews
My mother was very well cared for. The staff were friendly, caring, and attentive. The facility was near and clean, and the activities were uplifting.
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...
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13 reviews
What we like the most about The Pearl is the staff. They are very engaged, caring, organizing variety of programs every week. Residents; diverse and engaged, volunteering, caring, welcoming, and downright...
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...
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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.
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...
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Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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.
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: 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.
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Cost of memory care in Boulder County, CO
The average cost of senior living in Boulder County is $5,920 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, CO with an average of $5,280 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Boulder County, CO vs. nearby counties
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Boulder County, CO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Boulder County, CO by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Boulder County
Recent reviews for memory care in Boulder County
MorningStar of Boulder
5.0
From the minute we toured MorningStar Boulder we knew this was the right fit for my dad. My mom was so scared to move him, and the staff here made all the difference. They understand his needs and really make him feel at home. My mom is happy to visit him and see how well he is doing here.
Golden Lodge Assisted Living
3.4
We picked this community, because of the price, straight forward agreement- no extra fees, newness, and it was close to home/convenience. I would tell friends/family that I like that it's new and updated so my loved one doesn't feel like she got stuck in an "old folks home". The agreement/fees ...
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Juniper Village at Louisville
3.8
The staff always seems to be soft spoken and calm, creating a calming affect and atmosphere. They understand dementia and how to approach people with dementia. Good at knowing how to avoid upsetting the residents and at how to guide/slide the resident into doing important things.
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Boulder County review score based on 34 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 34 reviews of 8 Boulder County memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Boulder County review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Boulder County review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Boulder County memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 34 reviews of 8 Boulder County memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Boulder County resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Boulder County, CO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.7
4.4
Friendliness
4.8
4.5
Care services
4.3
4.2
Staff
4.8
4.4
Meals & dining
4.0
4.0
Activities
4.2
4.0
Value for cost*
4.0
4.0
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Boulder County memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Boulder County memory care 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 care services in Boulder County memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Boulder County that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
66.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
48.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
72.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
29%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
62.7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
73.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Boulder County memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Boulder County Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Boulder County, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
75.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
46.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
71.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Boulder County memory care
Memory care 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.
Boulder County, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
28.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
41.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
50.5%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
16.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Boulder County memory care
Our memory care 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
50%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
50%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Boulder County memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Boulder County offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Boulder County, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
34%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
28.5%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
55.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
52.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
62%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
39.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
47.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
48.2%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
31.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46.8%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Longmont, Sunrise of Boulder and Brookdale Boulder Creek are the top-rated memory care facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 8 memory care facilities near Boulder County, Colorado. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Boulder County, Colorado is Brookdale Arvada. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 8 memory care facilities near you in Boulder County, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Boulder County, Colorado, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Boulder County, Colorado, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Boulder County, Colorado ranges from $879 to $15000. The average Memory Care cost in Boulder County, Colorado is $5,920. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Boulder County, Colorado typically starts at $879. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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