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Photo of The Pearl at Boulder Creek
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I highly recommend this place out of all the places in Boulder. [community removed] is also lovely, lower key and sweet. For my social mother in law, the Pearl is heaven. Fantastic staff, excellent food,...
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.
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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All 5s! The Creative Director has great programs for all and based on the experience we have had so far, we would recommend Brookdale North Boulder to other families who may need a place for their loved...
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.
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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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
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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.
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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[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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[name removed], at the front desk, is a fantastic asset to the Atria. She is always warm and friendly and kind to everyone that she meets while she juggles her many responsibilities. She also is very kind...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Nestled beneath the majestic Rocky Mountains and Longs Peak, Atria Longmont offers a luxurious, fulfilling lifestyle for discerning older adults. We are located near Golden Ponds Park, with easy access to the area's finest hospitals, entertainment and shopping. We also offer more than 200 social...
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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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I am so grateful for the quality of care my husband received during 16 months at Balfour Longmont Memory Care, an elegant and beautiful facility. To the leadership, to the RNs, LPNs, CNAs, and care partners,...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
Now open!! Balfour Longmont answers the needs of seniors in northern Boulder, southern Larimer, and western Weld counties of Colorado. Offering a superior continuum of care in Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care and staying true to Balfour's values.Attention to the smallest of...
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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: 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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Alta Vita is the BEST assisted living I have known. [Name removed] has been one amazing employee over the months she has been working for this company, always has a big smile & is such hard worker girl. I...
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.
AltaVita Senior Residences offers state of the art Memory Care and Assisted Living. AltaVita is a locally-owned and family-oriented community in Longmont, Colorado, north of the Boulder-Denver area. We provide high quality apartment suites in a warm environment while offering services and...
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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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Beautiful setting, well maintained residence. Updated bathrooms and heating and cooling system that have made my mother's suite very comfortable. Great staff and by far the most affordable AL in Longmont.
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.
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My father has lived at this community for several years. The community may be the oldest in town but it has the best amenities, very helpful staff, a great flexible meal plan and maintenance team that fix...
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.
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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.

Cost of independent living in Altona, CO

The average cost of senior living in Altona is $5,063 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Johnstown, CO with an average of $4,045 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Altona, CO vs. nearby cities

Altona, CO
$5,063/mo
$5,322/mo
$4,857/mo

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

Altona, CO
$5,063/mo
U.S. national average
$4,019/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Altona vs. other types of senior living

$5,785/mo
Independent Living
$5,063/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Altona, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$6,297/mo
Studio
$7,035/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,987/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,550/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Altona over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Altona

Recent reviews for independent living in Altona

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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Altona independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Altona independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Altona, 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 Altona 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 Altona 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
23.5%
20%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
41.2%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
35.3%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
35.3%
32.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
5.9%
7.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Altona 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 Altona communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Altona, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
47.1%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
41.2%
36.1%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
17.6%
16.9%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Altona 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 Altona offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
47.1%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
35.3%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
35.3%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
35.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
47.1%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
52.9%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
47.1%
42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.4%
36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
47.1%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
47.1%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
47.1%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
41.2%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.3%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
47.1%
46.1%
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Brookdale North Boulder, Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Sunrise of Boulder are the top-rated independent living facilities near Altona, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 19 independent living facilities near Altona, Colorado. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Altona, Colorado are Brookdale Meridian Arvada and Brookdale Arvada. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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