Frasier Retirement Community in Boulder, CO

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Frasier Retirement Community in Boulder, CO

Frasier Retirement Community is an assisted living and memory care community in Boulder, CO.

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350 Ponca Pl, Boulder, CO 80303

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 93 reviews
5 stars
63
4 stars
16
3 stars
6
2 stars
6
1 stars
2

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Overall Review of Frasier Retirement Community

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Caring, responsive staff stands out

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and attentive.

Across reviews, residents, families, and visitors repeatedly point to staff who feel genuinely compassionate and engaged. Some reviewers also mention staff support in daily care and day-to-day needs, while one review notes response-time delays but still calls the overall place great. Even where care-staffing is criticized, reviewers still describe many nurses as nice and the facility as clean and well run.

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Clean spaces and strong safety protocols

Reviews highlight clean facilities and safety-focused practices.

Multiple reviews describe the community as clean and well maintained, including clean common areas and living quarters. During the pandemic, several reviewers specifically mention safety and hygiene practices like masks, distancing, and sanitizing. Other reviews add that the environment feels safe and orderly, though one reviewer raises a concern about nighttime security for workers.

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Activities and day trips keep residents engaged

Residents have plenty to do, including social events and trips.

Residents describe an active social calendar with lots of activities, and several specifically mention outings and trips. Reviews also point to amenities like a fitness room, pool/spa, and spaces such as a beauty shop as part of how residents stay busy. One reviewer summarizes that the abundance of activities helps create a community feel where people are engaged and connected.

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Multi-level care support for later needs

Residents describe access to nursing and memory care when needs change.

Several reviews speak directly to the care provided across levels, including nursing care, memory care, and assisted support. One reviewer praises the best nursing care and memory care, and another emphasizes strong clinical and personal support across independent, assisted, and skilled care. At the same time, at least one review cautions that moving from independent living to assisted or skilled care can be difficult and may not match expectations after paying a large entry amount.

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Features

Housing

  • 54 resident community capacity 54 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC) Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
  • Memory Care Memory Care
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Boulder, Colorado, offers a convenient and diverse array of amenities that cater to a variety of needs. In close proximity, you will find reputable physicians, hospitals, pharmacies, and medical facilities such as Kaiser Permanente and Boulder Community Hospital. Additionally, the area boasts beautiful parks like Tantra Park and Arapahoe Ridge Park for leisurely walks or picnics. There is also a selection of dining options ranging from casual eateries like Under The Sun Eatery & Pizzeria to more upscale establishments like Blackbelly Market. For entertainment, there are theaters like Century Theatre and charming cafes such as Boxcar Coffee Roasters for socializing with friends. The presence of transportation options like the Downtown Boulder Station makes it easy to access other parts of the city. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded living environment suitable for seniors looking for convenience and quality amenities in their daily lives.

Physicians

  • Kaiser Permanente (0.3 miles)
  • Medical Center Urgent Care (0.3 miles)
  • Lerner, Joey Dr - Lerner Joey Adam Dr MD Mph (0.7 miles)
  • Grassroots Medical Clinic (0.8 miles)
  • Wiz-quiz of Boulder County (1.3 miles)
  • Dr Timothy Mazzola, MD, CAQSM, RMSK (1.4 miles)
  • GrassRoots Medical Clinic (1.4 miles)

Parks

  • Tantra Park (0.9 miles)
  • Arapahoe Ridge Park (1.1 miles)
  • Scott Carpenter Park (1.7 miles)
  • Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark (2.4 miles)
  • Eben G. Fine Park (3.5 miles)
  • East Palo Park (3.7 miles)
  • Eldorado Canyon State Park (5.4 miles)

Restaurants

  • Under The Sun Eatery & Pizzeria (1.1 miles)
  • Southern Sun Pub & Brewery (1.1 miles)
  • World Famous Dark Horse Bar & Grill (1.2 miles)
  • Blackbelly Market (1.5 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.9 miles)
  • Upslope Brewing Company (2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2 miles)

Pharmacies

  • King Soopers Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Cardno Chem Risk (1.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • The Apothecary At Wardenburg Health Center (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)

Hospitals

  • Boulder Community Hospital (1.5 miles)
  • Western NPHRLGY Mtblic Bone (2.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Theatre (1.9 miles)

Cafes

  • Walnut Cafe (2.1 miles)
  • Panera Bread (2.1 miles)
  • Altitude Cafe (2.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (2.4 miles)
  • Boxcar Coffee Roasters (2.7 miles)
  • Alpine Modern Cafe (2.7 miles)

Transportation

  • Downtown Boulder Station (2.8 miles)
  • Boulder Municipal Airport (3 miles)

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