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Sunrise Assisted Living of Boulder

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate, and attentive staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

3955 28th Street, North Boulder · Boulder, CO 80301110 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CO CDPHE — view official record
Google rating
4.8/5

based on 50 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Sunrise of Boulder is widely praised for its compassionate care and welcoming environment, making it a strong candidate for long-term and memory care needs. However, families should be aware of a recent report regarding administrative communication issues; we recommend testing their responsiveness during a phone call before committing.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

50 reviews on Google
Sunrise Assisted Living of Boulder is highly regarded for its warm, compassionate staff and welcoming, clean environment. Families consistently praise the leadership and care teams for their responsiveness, personalized attention, and ability to make residents feel at home, though one recent report highlights significant concerns regarding administrative communication and staff conduct.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemory10.0Comms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate, and attentive staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong leadership and administrative support
  • Engaging activities and community atmosphere

Concerns

  • Poor administrative communication and rude staff conduct (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It's wonderful to see how much care goes into keeping the facility so clean and well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the common areas stay inviting for residents?
  • 2We noticed the leadership team is very active in engaging with the community; how would you describe the communication style between the administration and the families?
  • 3The community atmosphere seems so vibrant; could you tell us more about the types of engaging activities planned to help residents connect with one another?
  • 4We want to ensure our loved one is always supported; how is the staff trained to handle medical emergencies or sudden changes in health during the night?
  • 5The staff seems incredibly warm and attentive based on what we've seen; how do you foster that culture of compassion during staff transitions or new hires?
  • 6With 110 residents, how do you ensure that each person's individual preferences and daily routines are personally recognized by the care team?

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Key Review Excerpts

My wife Nancy received wonderful care as she dealt with Alzheimer's disease at Sunrise of Boulder. The director, leadership staff, caregivers, those who clean the rooms-- everyone was engaged and supportive.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

My mom has been living in the Memory Care neighborhood of Sunrise of Boulder for almost a year now, and I can't be happier with the care she has received! Santosh and his staff are wonderful -- so friendly, attentive, and helpful in all ways.

Memory care family member · 2025★★★★★

I have been visiting senior living residences for many years and Sunrise is the best one with regards to care, accommodations, cleanliness, food, etc. The staff is warm and caring which is soooo important.

Prospective family member · 2025★★★★★
Source: 50 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment

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1deficiencies
Jan 4, 2023Complaint
N/A0000, 0512, 0514 and 16 more

A relicensure survey with complaint #CO29793 was completed on 1/5/23. Deficiencies were cited. Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to make available a physically safe and sanitary environmen.. Based on observation and interview, the residence failed to place in a visible location a list of all staff who had curre.. Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure all over-the-counter (OTC) medica.. Based on observation, record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure qualified medication administratio.. Based on observations, record review, and interviews, the residence failed to comply with authorized practitioner or.. Based on record review and interview the assisted living residence failed to have at least one staff member onsite at .. Based on record review and interview, the administrator failed to, along with the qualified medication administratio.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to accurately document each medication administration o.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to complete a risk assessment of all hazards and prepare.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to develop policies and procedures regarding the investig.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure a name-based criminal history report conducte.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure its quality management program (QMP) contain.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure its quality management program (QMP) contain.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure the face sheets were updated at least annually .. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to have at least one staff member onsite at all times who.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to have policies and procedures regarding the destruction.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to hold regular family council meetings at least quarterly.. THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary.The residence was a..

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