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.
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1.9 miles from city center
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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| The Pearl at Boulder Creek | IL AL MC | Boulder | 135
Facility
135
CO AVG
90
Rank
#17 / 103 | Yes |
79
Facility
79
CO AVG
55
Rank
#29 / 231 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kelly Dwyer | Hsre-Dial Xi Trs, LLC | Private pay |
| Frasier Retirement Community | IL AL CCRC NH SNF | Boulder (Frasier Meadows) | 54
Facility
54
CO AVG
90
Rank
#75 / 103 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
CO AVG
55
Rank
#89 / 231 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | - | - | - |
| Golden West | IL | Boulder (Baseline Sub) | - | Yes |
47
Facility
47
CO AVG
55
Rank
#147 / 231 | Studio / 1 Bed | - | - | - | - |
| Academy Boulder Communities | IL AL MC | Boulder (Lower Chautauqua) | - | No |
73
Facility
73
CO AVG
55
Rank
#46 / 231 | 2 Bed / 3 Bed | A+ | - | - | - |
| Brookdale Meridian Boulder | IL AL CCRC MC NH SNF | Boulder (Table Mesa) | - | Yes |
84
Facility
84
CO AVG
55
Rank
#15 / 231 | 1 Bed / 2 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 for
Independent Living in Colorado
Golden West is located in Boulder, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.
Frequently Asked Questions about Golden West
What neighborhood is Golden West in?
Golden West is in the Baseline Sub neighborhood of Boulder.
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.
Does Golden West have different floorplan options?
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Golden West on this page.
Are pets allowed at Golden West?
Yes, Golden West allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Golden West?
The team at Golden West can be reached at GoldenWest@boulderhousing.org.
How much does Golden West cost per month?
Pricing at Golden West starts at $1,146 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Are there photos of Golden West?
Yes — there are 10 photos of Golden West in the photo gallery on this page.




