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Manorcare Health Services - Boulder is a 150 unit nursing care facility located in the Winding Trail Village neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado. With approximately 24,000 residents in the 80301 zip code, the encompassing area is densely populated. It ...
Frasier Meadows Health Care Center is a 108 unit nursing home facility. It is located within the Keewaydin area of Boulder, Colorado. The community is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average family income of $59,503. ...
The Academy at Bella Vista is a senior care community situated in the Goss Grove neighborhood of Boulder, Colorado. The facility is in a predominantly middle income area, with an average household income of $48,062. It is heavily ...
3375 34th St
Boulder, CO 80301
Brookdale Boulder Creek is a senior housing community situated in the San Juan del Centro area of Boulder, Colorado. With about 24,000 poeple living in the zip code of 80301, the surrounding area is heavily populated. It is ...
3955 28th St
Boulder, CO 80301
Sunrise of Boulder is a senior community located within the Winding Trail Village area of Boulder, Colorado. The encompassing area is densely populated, with around 24,000 individuals living in the zip code of 80301. It is a mostly ...
4755 Shawnee Pl
Boulder, CO 80303
Shawnee Gardens is a senior community situated within the Frasier Meadows area of Boulder, Colorado. The encompassing area is densely populated, with approximately 23,000 poeple living in the zip code of 80303. It is a generally middle income ...
Located at 282 Mccaslin Blvd, Balfour Cherrywood Village is a senior housing facility in Louisville, Colorado. The community is in a predominantly upper class area, with a median family income of $91,486. With around 32,000 individuals living in ...
6 miles away from Boulder, CO
1331 E Hecla Dr
Louisville, CO 80027
Located at 1331 E Hecla Dr, Balfour Senior Living Louisville is a senior care facility in Louisville, Colorado. The community is in a primarily well-to-do area, with a median family income of $91,486. It has a dense population, ...
7 miles away from Boulder, CO
Balfour Retirement Community is a senior care facility located at 1855 Plaza Dr Apt 2011 in Louisville, Colorado. The neighboring area is heavily populated, with around 32,000 poeple living in the 80027 zip code. With an average per-family ...
7 miles away from Boulder, CO
Juniper Village at Louisville is a senior housing facility located at 1078 S 88th St in Louisville, Colorado. The community is in a generally well-to-do area, with an average family income of $91,486. With around 32,000 individuals living ...
7 miles away from Boulder, CO
Sunrise at FlatIrons is a senior housing community located at 400 Summit Blvd in Broomfield, Colorado. The surrounding area has a dense population, with approximately 31,000 individuals residing in the 80021 zip code. It is a predominantly middle ...
9 miles away from Boulder, CO
800 South Fordham St
Longmont, CO 80503
Located at 800 South Fordham St, Altavita Assisted Living Memory Care Centre is a senior housing facility in Longmont, Colorado. The community is in a generally well-to-do area, with a median per-household income of $77,792. It is densely ...
11 miles away from Boulder, CO
Highland Trail is a senior housing community located at 5085 West 136th Ave in Broomfield, Colorado. The facility is in a primarily wealthier area, with a median family income of $103,703. With around 16,000 residents in the 80023 ...
12 miles away from Boulder, CO
Atria Longmont is located at 2310 9th Ave in Longmont, Colorado. It is a senior housing community serving residents 65 and up. The neighboring area has a dense population, with around 32,000 poeple living in the zip code ...
12 miles away from Boulder, CO
1380 Charles Dr
Longmont, CO 80503
Located at 1380 Charles Dr, Beatrice Hover Assisted Living is a senior housing community in Longmont, Colorado. The community is in a predominantly affluent area, with an average per-household income of $77,792. With approximately 32,000 residents in the ...
13 miles away from Boulder, CO
Located at 1800 Stroh Pl in Longmont, Colorado, Applewood Living Center is a 120 room senior housing facility. The community is in a predominantly middle class area, with an average household income of $46,665. With approximately 41,000 poeple ...
13 miles away from Boulder, CO
7700 W 101st Ave
Westminster, CO 80021
Greenridge Place is a senior care community located at 7700 W 101st Ave in Westminster, Colorado. With roughly 31,000 individuals residing in the 80021 zip code, the surrounding area is densely populated. It is a generally middle class ...
13 miles away from Boulder, CO
Covenant Village of Colorado is a 60 bed senior care facility. It is located at 9221 Wadsworth Pkwy in Westminster, Colorado. With about 31,000 people residing in the 80021 zip code, the neighboring area is densely populated. ...
14 miles away from Boulder, CO
Located at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, Boulder is a city of over 108,000 residents, 11.2% of whom are in the 65 and older age group. This is the group most at risk of developing cognitive impairment conditions, particularly Alzheimer's. According to the Centers for Disease Control, Alzheimer's-related deaths increased by 24.71% in Boulder between 2014 and 2018, while deaths from all causes rose by 9.39%. These figures support a 2020 study by the Alzheimer's Association, which found the condition's prevalence to be increasing, projecting it to affect 12.7 million seniors by 2050. This is more than double the current figure.
Advances in medicine and care make living with Alzheimer's a more bearable prospect. Modern memory care communities are often designed to make it simple for easily confused residents to navigate. They're also colored in pastel shades to minimize stress and staffed by therapists skilled in treatments designed to slow down the condition's spread. New technologies, such as wearable trackers, increase security and staff are trained to support residents experiencing memory loss episodes. This guide provides some detail about Boulder, reveals likely costs for memory care and lists some useful resources for seniors and their families.
Since only 9 miles separate them, the cities of Boulder and Louisville share their SeniorScore of 81, which is far above Colorado's average score of 69 and the U.S. average of 72. Boulder performs very well across all four categories, scoring particularly high points in Health & Safety and General Quality of Life.
Six hospitals are within close range of the city, including the high-performing Foothills Hospital and Avista Adventist Hospital. There are also approximately 94 senior living facilities, ensuring families looking for a high-quality memory care community for their loved ones will have plenty to choose from. Medicare beneficiaries will be pleased to know Boulder is home to many Medicare registered physicians working in a range of fields, including family doctors, neurologists, psychiatrists and orthopedic surgeons. Boulder can boast of a higher life expectancy too — 80, compared to the national average of 78.6. Although snowfall is above-average and winters can be a cold 19 degrees, for most of the year Boulder's climate is senior-friendly. Its residents get 40 more sunny days than the U.S. average of 205, rainfall is below the norm at 18 inches per year and summer temperatures are often a very comfortable 88 degrees.
Although Boulder's average cost of living is above the state and national averages, this is mostly due to housing costs. In matters of more concern to seniors in memory care units, the city's health and transportation costs are below the averages. Seniors and their families may also like to know there are 200 churches in the area and 25 parks, ensuring everyone can be with their congregations and enjoy fresh air and exercise in beautiful open spaces.
Memory care communities in Boulder are secure and comfortable units within assisted living facilities. They're designed with increased 24/7 security, such as surveillance cameras and keypad-entry doors, and include enclosed courtyards where residents can get exercise and fresh air in safety. Staff typically includes licensed nurses specially trained to support adults coping with cognitive decline and therapists who manage programs that help residents live with the condition. These additional costs are reflected in memory care's higher fees, which are typically 20-30% more than assisted living. The following cost examples come from adding 25% to the assisted living fees published in the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey as no definitive guide to memory care fees currently exists.
At $6,375 per month, families in Boulder need to budget for fees at the high end of the scale for Colorado. The city's costs are around $656 per month more than the state average and $1,000 above those paid by the typical American.
Colorado Springs is the only city in the Genworth survey with higher costs than Boulder. Its seniors typically pay $300 more per month than their peers further north, which means they need to budget for an additional $3,600 per year. About 40 minutes separates Boulder and Denver, but seniors in the state capital typically pay $312 per month less than their near neighbors. In Fort Collins, a memory care placement costs around $5,148, while in Grand Junction, $4,994 is the norm. Seniors in Pueblo can expect to pay something in the region of $4,875 for memory care, and those in Greeley, $4,394, which are the lowest fees in the state.
Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver (EBD) Medicaid For some seniors, Medicaid can pay for all or part of their memory care costs. To qualify for the Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver, the senior needs to provide evidence that they require nursing home levels of care and have a condition that greatly restricts their ability to function normally, which can include any form of dementia. Financial limits also apply, such as having an annual income no more than three times the Federal Supplemental Security Income and countable resources not exceeding $2,000 for an individual and $3,000 for a couple. Although the waiver can cover treatment and care costs, it cannot cover room and board fees. |
Alzheimer's Association Colorado Chapter Seniors in Boulder, and their caregivers and families, can get support from the Colorado chapter of the Alzheimer's Association. This support can be in the form of face-to-face and online support groups, each facilitated by a trained member of the association and all focused on a specific niche, such as groups for early-stage Alzheimer's and others for caregivers only. The chapter also provides one-on-one support, including helping seniors and their families plan for a life that will include Alzheimer's. Although this plan covers obvious areas, such as health care, it also deals with financial and potential legal issues. 5353 Manhattan Circle, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80303 (303) 813-1669 |
Boulder County Area Agency on Aging The Boulder County Area Agency on Aging's purpose is to support seniors in the community by advocating for their rights and funding and delivering life-enhancing services. These services include Medicare counseling, where state-funded specialists inform, advise and support seniors for free in all matters concerning Medicare. This includes helping them understand the pros and cons of each plan, assisting with enrollment and supporting appeals if Medicare is denied. 3482 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304 (303) 441-3570 https://www.bouldercounty.org/departments/community-services/area-agency-aging/ |
Long-Term Care Ombudsman Seniors in memory care communities, and their families, can call on the help of the Long-Term Care Ombudsman if they are unhappy about aspects of their care. The ombudsman is an advocate for seniors. All services are free of charge, including the ombudsman's investigations into complaints, pursuit of solutions on the senior's behalf and provision of inspection reports to families looking for the best facilities for their loved ones. Third parties concerned about the quality of care in a facility can also contact the ombudsman. 3482 Broadway Street, Boulder, CO 80304 (303) 441-1173 https://www.bouldercounty.org/families/seniors/services/long-term-care-ombudsman/ |
Boulder County Veterans Services The veterans' services officers at Boulder County Veterans Services help those who served in the U.S. military and their families get the benefits to which they're entitled. Although focused on military-related benefits, the officers can also help with local, state and federal benefits. For some vets, it may be possible to apply for the VA Aid and Attendance Benefit, which is a monthly payment added to the VA pension for the express purpose of covering some residential care costs. https://www.bouldercounty.org/departments/community-services/area-agency-aging/veterans-services/ |
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