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Assisted living costs in Sunnyside average about $5,530 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 8 communities in Sunnyside. 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 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...
Photo of Sunrise of Boulder
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44 Floor plans available
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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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Photo of MorningStar of Boulder
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55 Floor plans available
9.0
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33 reviews
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The staff, was excellent. The facility is beautiful and well maintained. The care was good. Morningstar was not able to meet all of my wife's care needs. She suffers from depression. They are well suited to...
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 Brookdale Boulder Creek
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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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Photo of The Mary Sandoe House
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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
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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
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.
Photo of Frasier Retirement Community, a CCRC
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 Sunnyside, CO

The average cost of senior living in Sunnyside is $5,530 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Northglenn, CO with an average of $5,177 per month.

Assisted living costs in Sunnyside, CO, vs. nearby cities

Sunnyside, CO
$5,530/mo
$5,315/mo
$6,126/mo

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

Sunnyside, CO
$5,530/mo
U.S. national average
$4,707/mo

Assisted living costs in Sunnyside, CO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living
$5,530/mo
$5,741/mo

Assisted living costs in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside 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: Sunnyside, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSunnyside, COColoradoU.S.
Assisted Living$5,530/mo$5,171/mo$4,707/mo
Memory Care$5,741/mo$5,386/mo$4,940/mo
Independent Living$4,795/mo$4,429/mo$4,156/mo
Assisted Living
Sunnyside, CO:$5,530/mo
Colorado:$5,171/mo
U.S.:$4,707/mo
Memory Care
Sunnyside, CO:$5,741/mo
Colorado:$5,386/mo
U.S.:$4,940/mo
Independent Living
Sunnyside, CO:$4,795/mo
Colorado:$4,429/mo
U.S.:$4,156/mo
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Assisted living costs in Sunnyside, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly assisted living costs have shifted over the past five years in Sunnyside 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.

Sunnyside, COCO stateNational

Assisted living cost trends in Sunnyside, CO

The table below shows how monthly assisted living costs in Sunnyside 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
Sunnyside, 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%
Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside.

What families are saying about assisted living in Sunnyside

Recent reviews for assisted living in Sunnyside

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

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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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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Sunnyside assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sunnyside assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sunnyside, 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 Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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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%
56.6%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
62.5%
29.9%
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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Availability of select dementia care services in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Sunnyside, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
50%
51.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
25%
32.4%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
25%
41%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sunnyside, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
27.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
40.8%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
37.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
62.5%
36.1%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sunnyside, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
50%
31.4%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
50%
42.2%
Room service
Room service
50%
36.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
18%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sunnyside 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 Sunnyside offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sunnyside, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
50%
46.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
37.5%
31%
Community service programs
Community service programs
25%
30.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
37.5%
49.4%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
50%
52.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
37.5%
35.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
38%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
50%
46.7%
Live performances
Live performances
50%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
37.5%
30.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25%
24.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
50%
45.9%
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State regulations for assisted living in Sunnyside

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 Sunnyside protect seniors.
Learn about Colorado assisted living regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

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