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Independent Living in Boulder, CO

2 partner communities in Boulder, plus up to $3,845 a month for veterans and surviving spouses who need care.

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We list 2 independent living partners in Boulder. Ask about in-home care if needs change.

  • 28 partners statewide in Colorado.
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01 · Communities

Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Boulder

Every Boulder community here is a vetted Patriot Angels partner that welcomes veterans and surviving spouses. Both focus on independent living for active veterans and spouses. Ask us whether VA Aid & Attendance, up to $3,845 a month, can offset Boulder costs. Call (844) 757-3047 for a free eligibility check.

Ciel of Boulder801 Gillaspie Drive, Boulder, CO 80305(303) 494-3900Independent LivingView community →
Brookdale North Boulder3350 30th Street, Boulder, CO 80301(303) 444-0200Independent LivingView community →

Other Options for Veterans Near Boulder

Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Boulder.

Cogir of BroomfieldBroomfield, CO · 13 miles awayView community →
Solista Longmont by CogirLongmont, CO · 14 miles awayView community →
Ciel of ArvadaArvada, CO · 17 miles awayView community →
Ciel at ApplewoodLakewood, CO · 21 miles awayView community →
Ciel of LakewoodLakewood, CO · 25 miles awayView community →
Brookdale Parkplace - CODenver, CO · 26 miles awayView community →
02 · At a glance

Boulder by the Numbers

2partner communities in Boulder
03 · Costs

What Independent Living Costs in Boulder

No Boulder-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Colorado averages $4,234 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Boulder can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.

If a Boulder resident needs more help later, assisted living in Colorado has a statewide median of $6,584 a month and non-medical in-home care $7,913 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).

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Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Boulder?

Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Boulder veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care. Boulder families can find the benefit amounts and filing rules in our Aid & Attendance fact sheet. A spouse of a living veteran can sometimes qualify too; see whether a spouse of a living veteran can get Aid & Attendance.

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PATRIOT ANGELS

VA Benefits to Support Your Next Chapter

Finding the right senior care is a big step. If you or your loved one is a Veteran or surviving spouse, VA Aid & Attendance benefits may help with the cost.

Patriot Angels can help you understand your options—with personal guidance every step of the way.

Could VA benefits help pay for care?

Answer a few quick questions to explore benefits for Veterans and surviving spouses.

Personal guidance. A simple place to start.
04 · Local veterans

Veterans in and Around Boulder

2,510veterans in Boulder
1,462of them are 65 or older
2.7%of Boulder adults are veterans

About 2,510 veterans live in Boulder, and 1,462 of them are 65 or older. Boulder County, which includes Boulder, is home to 11,593 veterans, 6,427 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).

05 · Nearby

More Colorado Partner Cities Beyond Boulder

Arvada · 1 communityAurora · 1 communityBroomfield · 1 communityColorado Springs · 4 communitiesDenver · 7 communitiesEnglewood · 1 communityGrand Junction · 2 communitiesGreeley · 2 communitiesLakewood · 3 communitiesLongmont · 1 communityLoveland · 2 communitiesPueblo · 1 community

See every city on Independent Living in Colorado.

06 · Families we’ve helped

Veteran Families We’ve Helped

Families in Boulder and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews

07 · Questions

Questions Boulder Families Ask

How many independent living communities are in Boulder?

Patriot Angels lists 2 independent living partner communities in Boulder, CO, out of 28 across Colorado.

Can a Boulder veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?

Not for rent alone. If a Boulder veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.

What if we need more care later?

Ask each Boulder community how residents arrange extra help, such as in-home care, and what happens to the residence if needs change.

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