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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Big Elk Meadows, CO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Big Elk Meadows area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Big Elk Meadows. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 34 independent living facilities in Big Elk Meadows, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.
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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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9.4
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33 reviews
We can't say enough good things about Brookdale! They are wonderful ! Staff are very personable and creative. They find ways to make every holiday fun to celebrate. They take fun photos to share with the...
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.
More Time for the Things You LoveNestled in a quiet little residential neighborhood, our charming assisted living community is just a few minutes from the beautiful McIntosh Park and a hop, skip and a jump from bustling downtown Boulder. If you’re craving a day out on the town, it won’t take you...
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69 reviews
Our experience has been wonderful. The staff is friendly and very helpful. They took the extra time to make sure my mom adjusted from independent living to assisted. The staff always contacts me if they...
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.
Here you can redefine your independence.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community with both assisted living and memory care in Loveland, Colorado, could be right for you. So go ahead and take a yoga...
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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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14 reviews
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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50 reviews
[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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8.4
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84 reviews
We have no complaints. It is a wonderful facility! What we like the most about Solista Longmont is the accessibility of shopping, restaurants and the fire Department being right next door!
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.
Longmont Regent provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Our facility occupies a beautifully landscaped block within the charming community of Longmont. You'll be treated to beautiful views of Long's Peak at almost every vista and love the quiet of our community...
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8.2
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7 reviews
My wife and I would move there in a minute - we are both old enough. The food is excellent and the overall atmosphere is great. They do not have a pool, bowling alley which is not a requirement for most...
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 Bridge at Longmont, Colorado, is an ideal setting for seniors looking for an active and rewarding retirement community to call home.Offering the finest in assisted living, The Bridge at Longmont provides personalized services and amenities centered on the needs and interests of each resident....
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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
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.
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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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...
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: 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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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
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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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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
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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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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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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.
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.
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.
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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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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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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For me this has been a wonderful fit in many ways. The property management team, Sara Hull and her husband, have been outstanding! This is a great first step into senior living and I could not be happier.
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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.
Crab Apple CourtCrab Apple Court in a 55 and over community located in Longmont, in Boulder and Weld counties, CO. Longmont, which is situated just northeast of Boulder, is known for its beautiful scenery and multicultural heritage. The city’s diversity is celebrated through its museums,...
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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.
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.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Big Elk Meadows, CO vs. the state and national average
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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.
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