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Updated August 2026

Nursing Home in Boulder, Colorado

Boulder, CO has 4 licensed nursing homes listed on ElderCareCosts. The median estimated cost is $11,612/mo. That's above the Colorado state median by about 14%.

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Median monthly price, Boulder

$11,612/mo

Estimated range $10,365 – $13,925

● Boulder $11,612 ○ National median $10,205

Source: CareScout 2025 survey, adjusted for local wages

What senior care costs in Boulder

2025 figures

Nursing Homes cost comparison (2025)
Nursing HomesBoulderColoradoNational
25th percentile$10,365/mo$9,698/mo$8,951/mo
Median$11,612/mo$10,159/mo$10,205/mo
75th percentile$13,925/mo$12,182/mo$12,642/mo

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Staying home instead

Home care in Boulder runs about $47 an hour. Here is what common schedules cost a month:

Hours of careWhat it looks likeEst. monthly cost
20 hrs/weekMornings or afternoons, weekdays~$4,111
44 hrs/weekMost of every weekday$9,045
24/7 (168 hrs/week)Round-the-clock coverage~$34,535

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Medicare generally does not cover long-term custodial care. Families usually combine private pay, long-term care insurance, VA Aid and Attendance, or a Medicaid waiver where they qualify. See paying for care and the state Medicaid guides.

Nearby: Longmont 11,612 · Westminster 10,232 · Arvada 10,232

What can you afford?

Here is what different monthly budgets cover in Boulder.

Under $2,500/mo

Adult day, family care, or affordable senior housing

Adult day care in Boulder runs about $2,600 a month. Income-restricted affordable senior housing is the other common choice, and Boulder has 7 such properties. The county aging agency at (303) 441-1617 can help you sort through options for free. If money is very tight, ask about Medicaid waivers.
$2,500 – $7,000/mo

Part-time home care or entry assisted living

Part-time home care usually falls here. Full-time care at 44 hours a week runs about $9,045 a month. The local assisted living median is $7,526 a month, and smaller homes often charge less. If Medicaid may apply, ask about waiver programs.
$7,000 – $11,000/mo

Assisted living with room to spare

Covers the Boulder assisted living median of $7,526 a month with room to spare. It also covers close to full-time home care, about $9,045 a month.
Over $11,000/mo

Nursing care or heavy home-care schedules

Nursing homes in Boulder run about $11,612 a month at the median. Around-the-clock home care usually costs more.
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4 nursing homes in Boulder

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Free local help worth saving

Boulder, in Boulder County, has about 106,433 residents. About 13,474 of them (13%) are 65 or older. The median household income is $87,493.

Source: US Census Bureau
  • Boulder County Area Agency on Aging(303) 441-1617Source page

    Area Agency on Aging serving this city.

  • Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Programltcombudsman.org

    State Long-Term Care Ombudsman program.

  • Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)shiphelp.org

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP).

  • Aging and Disability Resources for Colorado1-844-265-2372cdhs.colorado.gov

    Statewide help for older adults, people with disabilities and caregivers.

  • Boulder Vet Centerva.gov

    Vet Center in Boulder.

  • Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver (EBD)Official program page

    Can help pay for care if your parent qualifies.

National helplines, including the Eldercare Locator and 211, are listed on paying for care.

Veterans & surviving spouses: VA Aid & Attendance can help wartime veterans who qualify. How Aid & Attendance works →

Questions families ask

Are nursing homes in Boulder more expensive than the rest of Colorado?

Boulder's median nursing home cost is about 14% higher than the Colorado state median.

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Reading up first? Nursing Homes across Colorado → · Nursing Homes cost across Colorado → · Assisted Living vs Nursing Homes →

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Nursing Homes in Boulder: 2026 Costs & Licensed Providers