Golden West
Independent Living · Boulder, CO

Golden West

Independent Living · Boulder, CO

Overview of Golden West

Surrounded by convenient local amenities in Boulder, CO, Golden West is a welcoming 62+ community that offers independent living. Featuring purposely built and spacious studio and one-bedroom floor plans, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents enjoy hassle-free living with the community’s maintenance services and convenient apartment features.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with cozy communal and recreational spaces. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ease their loneliness. The community’s warm and nurturing environment creates the ideal setting for residents to make the most of their independence.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #143 / 225Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 143rd out of 225 independent living communities we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
47 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$900/Month

Additional Services

1 service
Maintenance

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Admission CriteriaApplicants and household members must be free of evictions within the past seven years and be able to provide two years of satisfactory rental history from a third party. All applicants will be required to pass a criminal background check.
Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

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Room Accommodations

Building TypeHigh-rise
Room Types
StudioFloor plans as listed by the community: Golden West | Studio 1 BedroomFloor plans as listed by the community: Golden West | 1 Bedroom 1 Bathroom
In-Room Features
Full Kitchen In-Unit Storage Closet

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Golden West

Studio Floor Plan – South Tower West End
Studio Floor Plan – South Tower
1-Bedroom Floor Plan – Central Tower
1-Bedroom Floor Plan – South Tower East End
1-Bedroom Floor Plan – South Tower Northwest End
Studio Floor Plan – Central Tower
Studio Floor Plan – South Tower East End
Studio Floor Plan – South Tower Southeast End

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Boulder's city center to Golden West's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Independent Living around Boulder

Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
The Pearl at Boulder Creek
IL
AL
MC
Boulder
135
Facility 135
CO AVG 94
Rank #17 / 98
Yes
79
Facility 79
CO AVG 55
Rank #28 / 225
1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kelly DwyerHsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLCPrivate pay
Frasier Retirement Community
IL
AL
CCRC
NH
SNF
Boulder (Frasier Meadows)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 94
Rank #74 / 98
Yes
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 55
Rank #85 / 225
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Academy Boulder Communities
IL
AL
MC
Boulder (Lower Chautauqua)-No
73
Facility 73
CO AVG 55
Rank #45 / 225
2 Bed / 3 BedA+---
Brookdale Meridian Boulder
IL
AL
CCRC
MC
NH
SNF
Boulder (Table Mesa)-Yes
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 55
Rank #15 / 225
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Golden West
IL
Boulder (Baseline Sub)-Yes
47
Facility 47
CO AVG 55
Rank #143 / 225
Studio / 1 Bed----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CO independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial assistance

Programs that may help with care and living costs in Colorado

Golden West is in Boulder, Colorado. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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Health coverage

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Eligibility

General
Qualifying recipients of Colorado Old Age Pension assistance who are not eligible for Health First Colorado and meet the OAP medical-program requirements.
CO specifics
OAP Health and Medical Care is a limited state-funded medical-coverage program for eligible OAP recipients.

What it provides

  • Limited medical benefits for eligible OAP recipients who are not eligible for Health First Colorado.
In-home & community support

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Standard EBD financial pathway uses 300% of SSI ($2,982/month in 2026). Alternative working-disabled eligibility and trust rules require screening.
Asset limit
Standard individual countable-resource limit is $2,000; spousal protections and alternative eligibility categories require review.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65+ with significant functional impairment or adults age 18–64 who are blind, physically disabled or have HIV/AIDS; Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria apply.
CO specifics
Selected services transitioned to Community First Choice by July 1 2026; distinguish remaining waiver benefits from CFC services.

What it provides

  • Waiver services authorized through an assessed care plan; selected home and community services transitioned to Community First Choice.
In-home support

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Eligibility

General
Colorado residents age 5+ with a disability who qualify for Home Care Allowance.

What it provides

  • Cash assistance to pay a home-care provider for help with daily activities in the home.
In-home and community support; no room-and-board payment

Community First Choice

Colorado Health First Colorado Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General
In-home and community support for Health First Colorado members who meet CFC Medicaid and institutional-level-of-care requirements and have an assessed support plan.
CO specifics
Members whose Medicaid eligibility depends on a waiver must continue at least one qualifying waiver service monthly. Authorizations and current limits apply. This is not room-and-board coverage.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal care; homemaker and other home/community supports; with agency or self-directed options. CFC does not pay room and board and does not duplicate services paid under another Medicaid benefit.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Golden West

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is Golden West in?
Golden West is in the Baseline Sub neighborhood of Boulder.
02 Is Golden West in a walkable area?
Golden West has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 Does Golden West have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Golden West on this page.
04 Are pets allowed at Golden West?
Yes, Golden West allows residents to bring their pets.
05 What is the best email address for Golden West?
The team at Golden West can be reached at goldenwest@boulderhousing.org.
06 How much does Golden West cost per month?
Pricing at Golden West starts at $500 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
07 Are there photos of Golden West?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Golden West in the photo gallery on this page.