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Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch average about $6,519 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Bark Ranch. Our detailed directory has 122 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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Photo of Sunrise of Boulder
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44 Floor plans available
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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
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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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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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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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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: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
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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.
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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.
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Cost of assisted living in Bark Ranch, CO

The average cost of senior living in Bark Ranch is $6,519 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Jamestown, CO with an average of $5,207 per month.

Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch, CO, vs. nearby cities

Bark Ranch, CO
$6,519/mo
$5,209/mo
$5,224/mo

Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch, CO, vs. state and national averages

Bark Ranch, CO
$6,519/mo
U.S. national average
$4,697/mo

Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch, CO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$6,519/mo
$6,688/mo

Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,508/mo
Studio
$6,948/mo
1 Bedroom
$8,850/mo
2 Bedroom
$8,782/mo

Senior living costs in Bark Ranch 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: Bark Ranch, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBark Ranch, COColoradoU.S.
Assisted Living$6,519/mo$5,180/mo$4,697/mo
Memory Care$6,688/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living$5,590/mo$4,441/mo$4,152/mo
Assisted Living
Bark Ranch, CO:$6,519/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,697/mo
Memory Care
Bark Ranch, CO:$6,688/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Bark Ranch, CO:$5,590/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,152/mo
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Assisted living costs in Bark Ranch, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Bark Ranch 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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Assisted living cost trends in Bark Ranch, CO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Bark Ranch 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
Bark Ranch, CO$7,668/mo$7,405/mo+3.6%
Colorado$5,392/mo$5,028/mo+7.3%
National$5,164/mo$4,877/mo+5.9%
Bark Ranch, CO
2024 average cost:$7,668/mo
2023 average cost:$7,405/mo
Percent change:+3.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$5,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,028/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,164/mo
2023 average cost:$4,877/mo
Percent change:+5.9%
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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Bark Ranch, CO

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Bark Ranch.

What families are saying about assisted living in Bark Ranch

Recent reviews for assisted living in Bark Ranch

Sunrise at FlatIrons in Broomfield, CO

4.9
We moved my mother from Independent Living in Denver to Assisted Living at Sunrise in late [date removed]. The arrangements and move were very smooth. [name removed] was a wonderful support and Isaac is terrific as well. All the staff are friendly and kind and get to know all the residents and ...
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Balfour Retirement Community in Louisville, CO

5.0
Caring staff, excellent activities. Beautiful facility. The room sizes in memory care are quite large, very nice. I cannot say enough good things about the facility and staff. We are very pleased and would highly recommend Balfour.

AltaVita Assisted Living in Longmont, CO

5.0
Alta Vita is the perfect place for my mom. The staff is caring and friendly, treating residents with respect. The other residents are inclusive and help create a living environment that is warm and friendly. I am impressed with the quality of the meals, the community gardens, the activities ...
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Bark Ranch assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Bark Ranch assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Bark Ranch, 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 Bark Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Bark Ranch that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Bark Ranch, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
50%
52.4%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
37.5%
33.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
87.5%
96.1%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
97.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
50%
56.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
30%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
87.5%
96.7%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
37.5%
47.6%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
75%
52.4%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Bark Ranch assisted living

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 Bark Ranch Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Bark Ranch, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.3%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Bark Ranch assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Bark Ranch partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Bark Ranch, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.2%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.9%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17.2%
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Availability of select dining options in Bark Ranch assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Bark Ranch communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Bark Ranch, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.3%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Bark Ranch assisted 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 assisted living communities in Bark Ranch offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Bark Ranch, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.9%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
30.5%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
46%
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State regulations for assisted living in Bark Ranch

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Colorado assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Bark Ranch protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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