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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Elk Meadows, CO

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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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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: 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.
Located in spectacular Boulder, Colorado, Golden West provides quality independent and assisted living for seniors 62 and older. It’s what we’ve done since 1965, and one of the reasons many consider Golden West a Boulder treasure. Our environment, programs and caring staff help you to stay...
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...
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Cost of independent living in Big Elk Meadows, CO

The average cost of senior living in Big Elk Meadows is $5,475 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fort Collins, CO with an average of $3,945 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows, CO vs. nearby cities

Big Elk Meadows, CO
$5,475/mo
$4,857/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows, CO vs. the state and national average

Big Elk Meadows, CO
$5,475/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows vs. other types of senior living

$6,279/mo
Independent Living
$5,475/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,523/mo
Studio
$6,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,415/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,165/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Big Elk Meadows

Recent reviews for independent living in Big Elk Meadows

Atria Longmont

4.4
The staff members at Atria are very attentive and very good about being helpful for our loved one. They also do what they say and follow through with their promises. Also the apartments are very spacious and very suiting to our loved ones liking. As far as improvements the meals and dining ...
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MorningStar of Boulder

4.9
My mother has been on the memory care side since June 2023 and I can't tell you how wonderful the staff and facility is. All the rooms are huge and unique to memory care, there are showers in the rooms. There are also kitchenettes with cabinets and a full-size fridge. I looked at five or six ...
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Holiday Longmont Regent

5.0
From the first time I entered the facility, I was greeted by friendly faces and a nice clean atmosphere upon touring more of the facility. I found it to be perfect for my mom who is moving to her first independent care facility

Big Elk Meadows independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Big Elk Meadows independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Big Elk Meadows, 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 Big Elk Meadows 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 Big Elk Meadows 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
17.2%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.9%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
31%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
3.4%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Big Elk Meadows 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 Big Elk Meadows communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Big Elk Meadows, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.9%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
44.8%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
34.5%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.3%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Big Elk Meadows 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 Big Elk Meadows offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
41.4%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
27.6%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.6%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
34.5%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
44.8%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
44.8%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
41.4%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
27.6%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.4%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
41.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
44.8%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.4%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
41.4%
46.1%
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Brookdale North Boulder, Sunrise of Boulder and Holiday Sugar Valley Estates are the top-rated independent living facilities near Big Elk Meadows, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 34 independent living facilities near Big Elk Meadows, Colorado. See the full list.

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