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9 Best Nursing Homes in Sunshine, CO

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Sunshine nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Sunshine, CO may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Sunshine or another care type is right for you. Browse 9 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Sunshine.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Hideaway Park.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Harney, Switzerland Park and Jamestown.

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zipAverageCost: $5,826

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Photo of The Pearl at Boulder Creek
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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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44 Floor plans available
9.2
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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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55 Floor plans available
9.2
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34 reviews
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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.
MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care of Boulder represents the finest assisted living Boulder or Longmont CO has to offer. Having opened our doors and hearts in September 2015, we are dedicated to giving our residents a carefree lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community. Beautifully...
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22 Floor plans available
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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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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 Mary Sandoe House is the first Assisted Living in Boulder and Mary Sandoe had a desire to help others in the community in 1979. We are a small and cozy 24 residence in beautiful South Boulder with a great view of the Flat Irons that is central to shopping centers, library and bus. Residents...
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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
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.
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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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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Sunshine, CO

The average cost of senior living in Sunshine is $5,826 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamestown, CO with an average of $5,253 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, CO, vs. nearby cities

Sunshine, CO
$5,826/mo
$5,253/mo
$5,300/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, CO, vs. state and national averages

Sunshine, CO
$5,826/mo
U.S. national average
$4,794/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,840/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,826/mo

Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,056/mo
Studio
$7,352/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,089/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,259/mo

Senior living costs in Sunshine vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Sunshine, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunshine, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,826/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Assisted Living$5,725/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$5,840/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living$4,884/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Nursing Homes
Sunshine, CO:$5,826/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Assisted Living
Sunshine, CO:$5,725/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Sunshine, CO:$5,840/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Sunshine, CO:$4,884/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Sunshine, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunshine 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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Nursing homes cost trends in Sunshine, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Sunshine 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
Sunshine, CO$7,668/mo$7,405/mo+3.6%
Colorado$5,626/mo$5,324/mo+5.7%
National$5,427/mo$5,128/mo+5.8%
Sunshine, CO
2024 average cost:$7,668/mo
2023 average cost:$7,405/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$5,626/mo
2023 average cost:$5,324/mo
Percent change:+5.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,427/mo
2023 average cost:$5,128/mo
Percent change:+5.8%
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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 nursing homes in Sunshine

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Sunshine

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Crossroads at Northglenn

5.0
Thank you to the crossroads team. You made my parents lives so meaningful! All the new friends they have made are amazing. Food is wonderful and we can’t say enough about the excellent staff. Thanks for all you do

Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge in Westminster, CO

4.2
We chose Keystone Place at Legacy Ridge because it was in the area she lived and she knew some residents who were already living in the facility. The apartment size that she has is great. They have been good about their covid protocols and keeping residents safe. I would recommend them.

Sunshine nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunshine nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunshine, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Sunshine nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Sunshine that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Sunshine, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
2.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
50%
10.6%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
23.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
24.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
10.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
1%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
7.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
19.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Sunshine nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Sunshine Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunshine, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
4.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
0.3%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
6.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunshine nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Sunshine partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunshine, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
0.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.6%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
1.6%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
0.1%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dining options in Sunshine nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Sunshine communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunshine, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
50%
0.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
0.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Sunshine nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Sunshine offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunshine, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
0.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
7.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
62.5%
7.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
0.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
25%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
0.4%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
0.5%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
0.3%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
0.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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