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Why is Boulder one of the top 100 best places for Assisted Living facility? Boulder is a unique combination of a small college town and a cosmopolitan city with almost unlimited amenities and attractions. It is a health conscious community with great resources specifically designed for seniors like the Boulder Group of Peer Counseling For Seniors. With about 100,000 residents, Boulder offers seniors the options of a large congested city with the intimacy of a secluded mountain town. The area boasts great weather, natural surroundings, a variety of transportation options, and some really nice attractions, a college atmosphere, festivals, great health care and progressive health options.
Weather
Since Boulder’s original settlement has been known as a haven for those with heath issues and respiratory ailments. The dry clean mountain air can do wonders for people with mold allergies. Even more important is that the city of Boulder passed a law prohibiting smoking cigarettes in public spaces. This means you can enjoy a meal or beverage anywhere in Boulder and not have to worry about being polluted by some else‘s addiction.
On the downside, Boulder does get snow 10 to 20 times each winter and this can make driving very difficult for some one who is in assisted living. The good news is that it is usually snow and not ice. It also usually only stays on the ground a short period (not all winter) because there are warm (40-50 degrees) days even in December and January. A good 4-wheel drive will never leave you stranded. The city also has a law that sidewalks must be cleared so it is safe for assisted living residents to go for a walk shortly after a snow.
The area is well known for having over 300 blue sky days every year. Any bad weather moves in and moves out quickly. The abundance of sunshine is excellent for seniors that may have problems with depression. Boulder never has periods of weeks where the sun doesn’t shine like in parts of the South and Midwest.
Natural surroundings
Because Boulder is nestled against the Rocky Mountains, it is a great place for wildlife viewing including deer, foxes, coyotes, and elk. The area is also rich with areas for bird watching. Many migratory birds travel through the area and many bird make Boulder their home including humming birds, hawks, and occasional eagles. Boulder is surrounded by green space so there are parks in every direction. From Chautauqua Park at the base of the Flatirons to the Boulder Reservoir in the North, there are both large and small parks everywhere. Of course almost every day begins and ends with an amazing sunset that will remind you why are alive.
Transportation
For those assisted living residents, Boulder has an extensive system of safe public transportation. The local buses are named The Hop, Skip and Jump. These buses are very popular with the students and they are a great option for senior who can’t drive. The pedestrian and bike trail system extends in the north-south and east-west directions. The Boulder Creek trial can take you through the downtown area, through much of the CU campus and up into Boulder canyon without ever crossing a street. Located in the foothills, seniors have access to the mountains but live in a relatively flat area that is usually easy for driving. Call-a-ride is a smaller bus that is available to residence going to somewhere off the standard bus routes. It is like having a cheap limo service at your disposal. They will take assisted living residents anywhere in the city.
Pearl Street and the other small shopping centers
Although the Pearl street mall is the center of the retail business district, both north and South Boulder have small mixed-use retail areas. Almost all these area have a coffee shop and grocery store so it is easy to live a pedestrian lifestyle in Boulder. The Pearl Street area is home to several 5-star restaurants and includes a diverse variety of cooking styles including great Sushi, French, Italian, Indian, and Cajun food.
The University of Colorado (CU)
Approximately half the population of Boulder is students at the University of Colorado. The school has helped keep Boulder a young, athletic and heath conscious town. This youth and academic influence result in a great place to live for assisted living residents. CU has a great Football team and the new stadium that has all levels of seating so you can purchase season box seats if you are a major football fans. The school also has low-cost or free basketball, volleyball and baseball games. The university of Colorado also boasts a world-class library, a music auditorium and a play-acting theater. These activities can help keep assisted living residents active and enjoying life.
Festivals and year around events
Boulder has year-around festivals that make excellent activities for people of all age groups including assisted living people. The Boulder creek festival includes booths, free music, and lots of people watching. The Boulder farmer’s market is every weekend during the summer and focuses on organic and natural foods. In the fall, the entire Rocky Mountain area is vibrant with the fall leaf colors. The Kinetics festival includes a human powered vehicle race on water, mud and land. This combined with a music festival make it an exciting spring event. Just because you are living in an assisted living facility, you can keep busy and active with all the great Boulder activities.
Tourist Attraction
If you have family living in other parts of the US where you don’t want to live, then Boulder is a great place to be an assisted living facility. By living in a tourist attraction, it is easier to entice your family come to visit and get them to stay longer. During the winter, Boulder is only about 30 minute from Eldora Ski Resort. During the summer, many tourist stay in Boulder and drive to Estes Park, The abundance of activities including hiking, biking (you can rent bike at university bikes), rock climbing, cross country skiing, downhill skiing, camping and shopping make Boulder a great attraction for your friends and family. Boulder even has World-class 5 star lodging like the Saint Julian, the Boulderado and B&Bs like the Briar Rose.
Healthcare
As a senior in an assisted living facility, health care is definitely one of the highest priorities. Boulder boasts a new centrally located state-of-the-art hospital at Arapaho and Foothills Parkway. This beautiful new facility includes a cancer treatment center. Since all of Boulder is health conscious, you will also find an unusually high population of message therapist, acupuncturist, chiropractors, Chinese herbalist, upper cervical specialist and other alternative doctors that can have solve problem that traditional medicine cannot solve.
Culture
Boulder also boasts a variety of cultural attractions that can also spice up life in an assisted living facility. The Boulder dinner theatre, the Boulder Theater, and the Fox are all public venues for indoor events. For even more cultural options, Denver is a 30-minute drive.
Progressive Care Options
Last but not least, Boulder is a great place for assisted living because the area also has a good selection of independent living and nursing homes. For those that are on the mend, moving to an independent living facility is a logical step from an assisted living facility. The amenities, social activities and instant emergency help make independent living a safe and fun option for those that want to keep living a full life and want the insurance and daily stimulation that are only available at independent living facilities. If you have more serious heath problems, you may also plan ahead and select a neighboring nursing home. Boulder has a great selection of both nursing homes and assisted living facilities. The Boulder Meadows is an example of an up-scale independent living facility. The current wait list for the facility is over one year so you need to plan ahead are interest in this business. Boulder also has a excellent senior center located at the East Boulder Recreational Center. This senior center organized year around activities for seniors include those from assisted living facilities.
Summary
For some senior cold weather is a prohibitive factor when looking for a retirement area or assisted living area and those people may not appreciate Boulder. For many other seniors Boulder, Colorado is one the most enjoyable and healthy places to be in assisted living.
Here are
354 options for senior care located
nearest the center of Boulder. There may be many more options in the surrounding suburban areas. Use our advance search to see every location in your neighborhood.
970 AURORA AVENUEBOULDER, CO 80302
(303)938-1920
This facility offers

Continuum Care

Independent Living

Assisted Living

Alzheimer's Care.
The Academy is a locally-owned, boutique retirement community set in a spectacular surrounding of
Boulder, Colorado. The
facility includes 52 residences and a resident-to-staff ratio of just over 2:1. This is a high-end option for
those with
a serious retirement budget.
2818 - 2820 13TH STREETBOULDER, CO 80302
(303)440-5140
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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2121 Mesa DriveBoulder, CO 80304
(303) 442-4037
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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1795 QUINCE AVENUEBOULDER, CO 80304
(303)442-4484
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3350 30th StBoulder, CO 80301-5608
(303) 444-0200
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Brookdale Senior Living, Inc..
3955 28TH STREETBOULDER, CO 80304
(720)406-1000
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3375 34TH STBOULDER, CO 80301
(303)473-0333
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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801 Gillaspie DrBoulder, CO 80305-6548
(303) 494-3900
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Horizon Bay Senior Communities.
3955 28th StBoulder, CO 80301-1603
(720) 406-1000
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
4685 East Baseline RoadBoulder, CO 80303
(303) 494-0535
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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2800 Palo ParkwayBoulder, CO 80301
(303) 440-9100
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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4900 Thunderbird DriveBoulder, CO 80303
(720)562-4460
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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This is one of Boulder most expensive senior housing options.
1244 GILLASPIE DRBOULDER, CO 80305
(303)494-7317
This facility offers

Assisted Living .
The Mary Sandoe House is located in South Boulder conveniently near several other assisted living facilities.
4755 SHAWNEE PLACEBOULDER, CO 80303
(303)494-1123
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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4950 Thunderbird DriveBoulder, CO 80303
(303) 499-4888
This facility offers

State Licensed

Continuum Care

Nursing Home Services
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282 MCCASLIN BLVDLOUISVILLE, CO 80027
(303)604-2700
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1331 E Hecla DrLouisville, CO 80027-2343
(303) 926-8300
This facility offers

Independent Living and is operated by Balfour Senior Living.
One of the Premium facilities in the area. The Lodge at Balfour is more of a resort than an independent living facility.
Private cottages are over $6000/month so this premium level of care comes at a price.
1855 PLAZA DRLOUISVILLE, CO 80027
(303)926-1000
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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Balfour Retirement Community Of Boulder County is one the finest facilities in the area.
1855 Plaza DrLouisville, CO 80027-2325
(303) 926-8300
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Balfour Senior Living.
225 WANEKA PARKWAYLAFAYETTE, CO 80026
(303)666-0691
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1380 CHARLES DRIVELONGMONT, CO 80503
(303)772-9292
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1746 COVE CTLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)774-9296
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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537 BROSS STLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)682-5095
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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8095 W 108TH AVEBROOMFIELD, CO 80021
(303)464-7172
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1800 Stroh PlaceLongmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-6081
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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1950 Mountain View AvenueLongmont, CO 80501
(303) 678-4849
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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9221 WADSWORTH PARKWAYWESTMINSTER, CO 80021
(303)403-2900
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1335 CINNAMON STREETLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)772-2882
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1335 CINNAMON STREETLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)772-2882
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1335 CINNAMON STREETLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)772-2882
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12805 W 65TH WAYARVADA, CO 80004
(303)424-8477
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12825 W 65TH WAYARVADA, CO 80004
(303)424-4411
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1440 COFFMAN STLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)776-2814
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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10190 WADSWORTH BLVDWESTMINSTER, CO 80021
(303)469-7178
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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4280 CREEK DRIVEBROOMFIELD, CO 80020
(303)726-1187
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12363 W 65TH AVENUEARVADA, CO 80004
(303)993-6265
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9198 JOTIPA DRLONGMONT, CO 80503
(303)776-7215
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12825 W 65th WayArvada, CO 80004-2298
(303) 424-4411
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12975 Sheridan BoulevardBroomfield, CO 80020
(303) 785-5800
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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1440 Coffman StreetLongmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-2814
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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9221 Wadsworth ParkwayWestminster, CO 80021
(303) 403-2900
This facility offers

State Licensed

Continuum Care

Nursing Home Services
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4285 EASLEY RDGOLDEN, CO 80403
(303)278-2306
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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7720 ALLISON STREETARVADA, CO 80005
(303)423-8100
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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2240 PRATT STLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)682-1066
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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2444 PRATT STLONGMONT, CO 80501
(303)774-8255
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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10280 SHERIDAN BLVDWESTMINSTER, CO 80020
(303)410-0500
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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2444 Pratt StLongmont, CO 80501-1173
(303) 774-8255
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Century Park Associates.
7720 Allison StArvada, CO 80005-5024
(303) 423-8100
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Brookdale Senior Living, Inc..
2240 Pratt StLongmont, CO 80501-1497
(303) 682-1066
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Brookdale Senior Living, Inc..
10280 Sheridan BlvdWestminster, CO 80020-3341
(303) 410-0500
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Sunrise Senior Living Inc.
2451 Pratt StreetLongmont, CO 80501
(303) 776-5000
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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6197 W 83RD WAYARVADA, CO 80003
(303)463-4363
This facility offers

Assisted Living

Short-Term Care
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A Wildflower Assisted Living is located approximately 1/4 mile from Lake Arbor in a private residence. The home include
a beautiful backyard, bird feeders, and lots of large trees. It also has a large covered patio so residents can still
be outside and stay out of the elements. It is located in Arvada and houses eight residents. There are also children
living at the home.
7319 CARR STREETARVADA, CO 80005
(303)431-6027
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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7465 W 69TH PLARVADA, CO 80003
(303)431-6575
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9160 W 64TH AVENUEARVADA, CO 80004
(303)420-7258
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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11800 W 49TH AVEWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)420-4192
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9555 W 59th AveArvada, CO 80004-5300
(303) 425-1900
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Horizon Bay Senior Communities.
7991 West 71st AvenueArvada, CO 80004
(303) 403-3100
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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4800 Tabor StreetWheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 421-4161
This facility offers

State Licensed

Continuum Care

Nursing Home Services
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6751 W 65TH AVENUEARVADA, CO 80003
(303)422-3891
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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6741 W 65TH AVEARVADA, CO 80003
(303)838-1500
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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8823 PRINCETON STWESTMINSTER, CO 80030
(303)650-5450
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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12751 W 56TH PLACEARVADA, CO 80006
(303)424-4136
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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6725 W 65TH AVEARVADA, CO 80003
(303)300-3955
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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5420 FIELD CTARVADA, CO 80002
(303)420-4295
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9515 WEST 49TH AVENUEWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)425-6328
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9495 W 49TH AVEWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)425-6328
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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9495 W 49TH AVENUEWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)425-6328
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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7751 Zenobia CourtWestminster, CO 80030
(303) 412-9121
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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7425 XAVIER STWESTMINSTER, CO 80030
(303)426-9090
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3802 N PARFET STWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)432-7893
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3550 MILLER STREETWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)422-6615
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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6395 W 66TH AVEARVADA, CO 80003
(303)456-9246
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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6121 West 60th AvenueArvada, CO 80003
(303) 420-4550
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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7045 Stuart StreetWestminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-7045
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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3555 DUDLEY STREETWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)467-0210
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1975 OWENS CTLAKEWOOD, CO 80215
(303)373-6780
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3880 DOVER STWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)423-2650
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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971 WELCH STREETGOLDEN, CO 80401
(303)274-8610
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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10695 W 17th AveLakewood, CO 80215-2700
(303) 232-7100
This facility offers

Assisted Living
and is operated by Horizon Bay Senior Communities.
7481 Knox PlaceWestminster, CO 80030
(303) 427-7101
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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1625 Simms StreetLakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-8161
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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8300 West 38th AvenueWheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 425-8417
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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11255 GRANT DRIVENORTHGLENN, CO 80233
(720)872-1506
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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451 MALLEY DRNORTHGLENN, CO 80233
(303)252-1118
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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2121 WADSWORTH BLVDLAKEWOOD, CO 80214
(303)233-2121
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1555 GLEN DEE DRLAKEWOOD, CO 80215
(303)232-3236
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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565 W 96TH AVETHORNTON, CO 80260
(303)650-8900
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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10130 MELODY DRIVENORTHGLENN, CO 80260
(303)726-1187
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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11475 PEARL STREETNORTHGLENN, CO 80233
(303)452-0501
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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3113 TELLER STREETWHEAT RIDGE, CO 80033
(303)953-1349
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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1169 JOHNSON STREETLAKEWOOD, CO 80215
(303)237-1536
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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6270 West 38th AvenueWheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 421-2272
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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1150 Oak StreetLakewood, CO 80215
(303) 238-7505
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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401 Malley DriveNorthglenn, CO 80233
(303) 452-4700
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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3835 Harlan StreetWheat Ridge, CO 80033
(303) 422-1533
This facility offers

State Licensed

Nursing Home Services
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4115 W 38TH AVENUEDENVER, CO 80212
(303)455-9513
This facility offers

Assisted Living
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