Manorcare Health Services - Boulder

Manorcare Health Services - Boulder is a nursing home community in Boulder, CO.

Information last verified:

2800 Palo Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301

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

3.9 from 81 reviews
5 stars
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4 stars
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3 stars
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1 stars
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Overall Review of Manorcare Health Services - Boulder

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff compassion is frequently mentioned

Residents and families repeatedly describe compassionate, respectful staff care.

Many reviews emphasize staff who treat residents with warmth, dignity, and genuine kindness, including nurses, aides, therapists, and front desk personnel. Several families also mention clear communication and responsiveness from the care team, which helped them feel informed and supported. A smaller set of negative reviews raise concerns about attitude and professionalism, including reports of unresponsiveness and disrespect.

caveat 8 reviews mention this

Communication and call response varies

Reviews describe mixed experiences with getting help quickly.

Some reviewers say the team is organized and communicative, including keeping families aware of changes and helping coordinate care needs. Others report long waits for call lights or phone callbacks, along with situations where needs were not addressed promptly. Taken together, reviews suggest that how quickly help arrives can be inconsistent.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Food quality is a mixed point

Dining draws strong reactions, with both praise and complaints.

Several reviews say meals were good, delicious, or enjoyable, and some residents seemed to like the food. Other reviewers describe food as awful, unappetizing, or unpleasant, and a few mention concerns about nutrition and timing. The community does offer several diet-focused dining options in residents’ care plans.

common 8 reviews mention this

Cleanliness comes up often

Multiple reviews mention the facility being clean and maintained.

A number of positive reviews describe rooms and the building as clean, with staff members who keep areas tidy. Some residents and families also compliment cleanliness alongside feeling comfortable day to day. Negative reviews include reports of dirty rooms or unsanitary conditions, suggesting cleanliness experiences may not be uniform.

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Therapy support for rehab is noted

Many reviews credit therapy teams with meaningful rehab progress.

Several reviewers highlight physical therapy and rehabilitation support, describing improvements in mobility, strength, and recovery after surgery or injury. A few also point to therapy staff being skilled, communicative, and helpful throughout the process. Some negative reviews discuss rehab-related care breakdowns, including medication timing and equipment issues.

common 5 reviews mention this

Activities and social connection matter

Residents are described as staying engaged through activities.

Many reviews mention frequent activities such as bingo, exercise classes, religious services, and resident-run or community-sponsored programming. Families also describe how activities helped residents stay connected, especially for long-term residents and those with mobility limits. One review mentions limited activity participation at the time of stay, while still listing specific groups offered.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Cost is called out as steep

At least some reviewers feel the pricing is too high for the service level.

One review directly calls the cost ridiculous, and another review echoes that the price did not match the experience they received. In contrast, other reviews recommend the facility and describe their loved ones getting good care, so overall impressions are not uniform.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby services are close by

Nearby medical and everyday services are within a short drive.

Reviews don’t focus heavily on location, but the community sits near multiple physician offices and pharmacy options. There are also parks and other everyday stops at relatively short distances, which can help for errands and appointments.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 150 resident community capacity 150 resident community capacity
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • 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
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Low fat Low fat
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Rosenthal David K MD (0.4 miles)
  • Boulder Valley Women's Health Center (0.9 miles)
  • Foothills Orthopedic & Spine Center PC (1.1 miles)
  • Boulder Institute For Sports Medicine (1.1 miles)
  • Orthopedic Alternatives Institute (1.1 miles)
  • Shea Brian DO (1.2 miles)
  • Boulder Dermatology (1.3 miles)

Parks

  • East Palo Park (0.5 miles)
  • Colorado Chautauqua National Historic Landmark (2.1 miles)
  • Scott Carpenter Park (2.1 miles)
  • Arapahoe Ridge Park (2.7 miles)
  • Eben G. Fine Park (2.9 miles)
  • Tantra Park (4.3 miles)
  • Niwot Children's Park (6 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.7 miles)
  • Genoa Healthcare (1.9 miles)
  • Cardno Chem Risk (1.9 miles)
  • Rebecca's Herbal Apothecary (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Western NPHRLGY Mtblic Bone (1 miles)
  • Boulder Community Hospital (2.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Torchy’S Tacos (1.4 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.6 miles)
  • Santo (1.7 miles)
  • BJ's Restaurant & Brewhouse (1.7 miles)
  • The Buff Restaurant (1.8 miles)
  • Shake Shack (1.8 miles)
  • Sweet Cow Ice Cream (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.5 miles)
  • Altitude Cafe (1.5 miles)
  • Walnut Cafe (1.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (1.6 miles)
  • Boxcar Coffee Roasters (1.8 miles)
  • Beleza Coffee Bar (1.8 miles)
  • Ozo Coffee (1.9 miles)

Transportation

  • Boulder Municipal Airport (1.5 miles)
  • Downtown Boulder Station (2.1 miles)
  • Niwot Park-n-ride (5.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Century Theatre (1.8 miles)

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