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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Gold Hill, CO

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zipAveragecost: $5,218

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Photo of The Pearl at Boulder Creek
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8.6
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We have had a fantastic experience over the last year at The Pearl, and I would recommend it to anyone. The food is delicious, people are open and friendly in the dining room, and there are many activities...
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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9.2
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66 reviews
9.2
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66 reviews
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I moved in to Brookdale North on [date removed]. I have found it to be a great place to live. The apartment was fully refurbished, paint, carpet, new hard flooring, new kitchen with stainless appliances and...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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.
Pursue Your Best YearsWhen you decide to call our independent living community in Boulder, Colorado home, you’ll experience a retirement fit for kings and queens. Prepare to enjoy resort-style living, scenic views of the lush Colorado landscape, and the fine company of men and women who will...
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44 Floor plans available
9.1
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31 reviews
9.1
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I recently moved my mom into Sunrise of Boulder, and so far, the experience has been wonderful. The team has made everything easier for us during what I thought was going to be very stressful. Everyone has...
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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Photo of Brookdale Boulder Creek
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22 Floor plans available
8.2
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8.2
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The staff members are very kind and the facility is well taken of. All senior facilities and hospitals do not have the sufficient number of employees.
Provides: Assisted 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.
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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My dear friend spent the last full year of her life in Flatirons Terrace. The residence was clean and healthy, fresh meals were served daily. The most significant to us were the kindness and helpfulness of...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Flatirons Terrace is an independent living community in an exceptional location – the heart of Boulder. With carefully planned and spacious rental residences, life here is suited to your needs and tastes. Flatirons Terrace offers contemporary and comfortable architecture and interior design, with...
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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...
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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.
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...

Cost of independent living in Gold Hill, CO

The average cost of senior living in Gold Hill is $5,218 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, CO with an average of $4,043 per month.

Independent living costs in Gold Hill, CO, vs. nearby cities

Gold Hill, CO
$5,218/mo
$5,306/mo
$5,570/mo

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

Gold Hill, CO
$5,218/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Gold Hill, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,972/mo
Independent Living
$5,218/mo

Independent living costs in Gold Hill, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,617/mo
Studio
$6,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,793/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,931/mo

Senior living costs in Gold Hill 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: Gold Hill, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeGold Hill, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$5,218/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,841/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,972/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Gold Hill, CO:$5,218/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Gold Hill, CO:$5,841/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Gold Hill, CO:$5,972/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Gold Hill, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Gold Hill 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 median 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
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Gold Hill, CO$3,780/mo$3,704/mo+2.1%
Colorado$2,840/mo$2,932/mo-3.1%
National$2,846/mo$2,798/mo+1.7%
Gold Hill, CO
2024 average cost:$3,780/mo
2023 average cost:$3,704/mo
Percent change:+2.1%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$2,840/mo
2023 average cost:$2,932/mo
Percent change:-3.1%
National
2024 average cost:$2,846/mo
2023 average cost:$2,798/mo
Percent change:+1.7%
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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 Gold Hill

Recent reviews for independent living in Gold Hill

Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge in Westminster, CO

5.0
The caregivers are really good and mom is also happy with the administrative staff. The food is good and the community is well kept. They do offer daily activities. The community is about six years old and the only minor issue I have is that sometimes it is a little hot in there. I would ...
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Balfour Retirement Community in Louisville, CO

5.0
Caring staff, excellent activities. Beautiful facility. The room sizes in memory care are quite large, very nice. I cannot say enough good things about the facility and staff. We are very pleased and would highly recommend Balfour.

Balfour Longmont

4.8
I think Balfour is a fabulous community and allows both of my parents to receive the different levels of support they need while still getting to be with each other each day. It is a beautiful facility that is pleasant to be in and I think the staff truly care about the residents and their ...
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Gold Hill independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Gold Hill independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Gold Hill, 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 Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Gold Hill, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
27.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
45.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
36.4%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
45.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
9.1%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Gold Hill, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
45.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
45.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
45.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
18.2%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Gold Hill 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 Gold Hill offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Gold Hill, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
45.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.4%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
27.3%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
27.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
45.5%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
54.5%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
45.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
18.2%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
45.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
45.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
45.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
36.4%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
27.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
45.5%
47%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Pearl at Boulder Creek, Brookdale North Boulder and Sunrise of Boulder are the top-rated independent living facilities near Gold Hill, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 12 independent living facilities near Gold Hill, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facility near you in Gold Hill, Colorado is Brookdale Meridian Arvada. This independent living community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
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