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Photo of Sunrise of Boulder
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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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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
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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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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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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
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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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55 Floor plans available
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I’m happy to be coming back to this website to leave a review, because I spent quite a bit of time researching Boulder area senior living centers on this site when I was moving my mother from out of state...
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.
Cultivate Your Best YearsStep through our front doors and discover an independent living community unlike any other. Our worry-free seniors enjoy all the luxuries of a resort combined with the peace of mind that comes from knowing our staff is available to tend to everything from cooking and...
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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: 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.
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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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: 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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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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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.

Cost of independent living in Ferncliff, CO

The average cost of senior living in Ferncliff is $5,779 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Lafayette, CO with an average of $4,043 per month.

Independent living costs in Ferncliff, CO, vs. nearby cities

Ferncliff, CO
$5,779/mo
$5,306/mo
$5,570/mo

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

Ferncliff, CO
$5,779/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Ferncliff, CO, vs. other senior living options

$6,509/mo
Independent Living
$5,779/mo

Independent living costs in Ferncliff, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,617/mo
Studio
$6,295/mo
1 Bedroom
$6,568/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,826/mo

Senior living costs in Ferncliff 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: Ferncliff, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFerncliff, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$5,779/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$6,509/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$6,509/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Ferncliff, CO:$5,779/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Ferncliff, CO:$6,509/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Ferncliff, CO:$6,509/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Ferncliff, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ferncliff 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
Ferncliff, CO$4,223/mo$3,949/mo+6.9%
Colorado$2,959/mo$2,841/mo+4.2%
National$2,955/mo$2,839/mo+4.1%
Ferncliff, CO
2024 average cost:$4,223/mo
2023 average cost:$3,949/mo
Percent change:+6.9%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$2,959/mo
2023 average cost:$2,841/mo
Percent change:+4.2%
National
2024 average cost:$2,955/mo
2023 average cost:$2,839/mo
Percent change:+4.1%
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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 Ferncliff

Recent reviews for independent living in Ferncliff

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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Brookdale North Boulder

5.0
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 ones.

MorningStar of Boulder

5.0
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.

Ferncliff independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ferncliff independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ferncliff, 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 Ferncliff 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 Ferncliff partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ferncliff, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.8%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
37.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
31.3%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
31.3%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.3%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ferncliff 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 Ferncliff communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ferncliff, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
37.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
43.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
37.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
12.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ferncliff 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 Ferncliff offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ferncliff, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
43.8%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
31.3%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
31.3%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
43.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
43.8%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
43.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
43.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
43.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
31.3%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
31.3%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
43.8%
47%
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