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The Carillon At Boulder Creek

The Carillon At Boulder Creek is an assisted living community in Boulder, CO.

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  • Interior

    A serene massage room with ambient lighting and a comfortable massage table.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a bookshelf, sofa, chairs, and dining area.

  • Building

    An outdoor view of an apartment complex with well-maintained landscaping, featuring trees and a grassy area on a sunny day.

  • Architecture

    A modern apartment complex with multi-story buildings and landscaped surroundings.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with a double bed, artwork on the walls, and a comfortable chair by the window.

  • Windows

    A spacious game room featuring a pool table and a comfortable seating area.

  • Dining

    A modern restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and comfortable seating.

  • Kitchen

    A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets and stainless steel appliances, featuring a refrigerator, oven, and microwave.

  • Fireplace

    A cozy outdoor patio with a stone fireplace and comfortable seating.

  • Seating

    A cozy home theater room with comfortable seating and a large screen for viewing.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A well-equipped fitness center with various exercise machines and weights.

  • Swimming Pool

    A modern indoor swimming pool with sleek design and bright lighting.

2525 Taft Drive, Boulder, CO 80302

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

4.8 from 140 reviews
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The Carillon At Boulder Creek Costs & Pricing

The Carillon At Boulder Creek offers a premium living experience that is reflected in its monthly costs. For a one-bedroom unit, residents can expect to pay $5,640, which is notably higher than both the county average of $4,755 and the state average of $4,119. When considering a two-bedroom option, the cost rises to $6,990; this also exceeds Boulder County's average of $5,993 and Colorado's average of $4,580. While The Carillon's pricing may be above local and state averages, it likely reflects the high-quality amenities and services that contribute to a comfortable lifestyle in an engaging community setting.

Floor plansThe Carillon At Boulder CreekBoulder CountyColorado
1 Bedroom$5,640$4,755$4,118
2 Bedrooms$6,990$5,993$4,580

Overall Review of The Carillon At Boulder Creek

common 44 reviews mention this

Caring, attentive staff stand out

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, attentive, and supportive.

Many reviewers say the staff is caring and responsive, treating residents with respect and dignity and making families feel reassured. Multiple comments highlight that staff are friendly on visits, helpful with questions, and focused on resident comfort. Several reviews also connect the supportive team to a welcoming day-to-day atmosphere where residents feel at home.

common 22 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep matter

Reviewers repeatedly mention a clean, well-maintained facility.

Cleanliness comes up often, with reviewers describing the building as immaculate, fresh, and well-kept during visits and tours. Some also note ongoing renovations, including construction that’s meant to update the community. A few comments describe the property as maintained to a very high standard and the apartments as clean and comfortable.

differentiator 18 reviews mention this

Restaurant-style dining draws attention

Dining is a frequent highlight, with restaurant-style service and generally strong meals.

Dining is a major thread across the reviews, including praise for delicious meals and restaurant-style dining rather than cafeteria-style eating. Several reviewers mention food quality as part of what makes visits feel enjoyable. A smaller number of reviews add specifics that the menu could change more often, or that meal timing and variety were not always as expected.

  • A modern restaurant interior with neatly arranged tables and comfortable seating.
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Plenty of activities to stay engaged

Residents have many scheduled activities to participate in.

Reviewers describe a busy calendar with daily activities and regular events, including programs like fitness, educational talks, and community-sponsored options. Some comments also mention resident interest in socializing and staying involved, not just passive programming. A couple of reviews suggest that participation can vary by individual needs, but the overall theme is that there is generally a lot to do.

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Pricing runs high for Boulder

Multiple reviews flag the monthly cost as very expensive.

Cost is a recurring concern, with reviewers explicitly calling the community very pricey and describing charges as above average for the area. One reviewer characterizes it as over $5,000 a month, and another frames the pricing as a tradeoff for what they viewed as a more upscale offering. Even among generally positive reviews, the pricing shows up as the main drawback.

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Features

Housing

  • 135 resident community capacity 135 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Spa Spa
  • Swimming pool Swimming pool
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • 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
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Diabetic care Diabetic care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments
  • Walking wheelchair assistance Walking wheelchair assistance

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Boulder, Colorado, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors considering the area for living. With multiple physicians and dental practices nearby, access to healthcare is readily available. There are also a variety of dining options ranging from casual chains like Chipotle Mexican Grill to upscale restaurants like Frasca Food and Wine. Parks such as Scott Carpenter Park and Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. In terms of pharmacies, there are several options within close proximity for easy access to medications. The area also features a theater for entertainment and cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks for socializing or grabbing a quick bite to eat. Overall, this part of Boulder offers a mix of healthcare services, dining options, recreational opportunities, and transportation accessibility that could be appealing to seniors looking for a vibrant community with various amenities.

Physicians

  • Foley and Le Oral, Maxillofacial and Dental Implant Surgery (0.2 miles)
  • Colorado Center For Arthritis and Osteoporosis (0.5 miles)
  • Alpine Dental Health (0.5 miles)
  • CU: Wardenburg Student Health Center (0.6 miles)
  • Boulder Eyes / Beyer LASIK (0.7 miles)
  • Beyer Laser Center (0.7 miles)
  • Wiz-quiz of Boulder County (0.7 miles)

Restaurants

  • Flower Child (0.2 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.4 miles)
  • The Buff Restaurant (0.4 miles)
  • Shake Shack (0.5 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (0.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.6 miles)
  • Frasca Food and Wine (0.8 miles)

Parks

  • Scott Carpenter Park (0.3 miles)
  • Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark (0.6 miles)
  • Arapahoe Ridge Park (1.5 miles)
  • Eben G. Fine Park (1.8 miles)
  • Tantra Park (2.2 miles)
  • East Palo Park (2.5 miles)
  • Eldorado Canyon State Park (5.8 miles)

Pharmacies

  • The Apothecary At Wardenburg Health Center (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.8 miles)
  • Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.2 miles)
  • Cardno Chem Risk (1.5 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Theatre (0.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (0.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.8 miles)
  • Walnut Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Altitude Cafe (0.8 miles)
  • Boxcar Coffee Roasters (0.8 miles)
  • Ozo Coffee (0.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Downtown Boulder Station (0.9 miles)
  • Boulder Municipal Airport (2.4 miles)
  • Niwot Park-n-ride (7.6 miles)

Hospitals

  • Western NPHRLGY Mtblic Bone (1.2 miles)
  • Boulder Community Hospital (1.4 miles)

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