About TRU Community Care
Who We Are
At TRU Community Care, we believe every life — and every story — matters. Since 1976, we’ve been a Colorado-rooted, nonprofit healthcare organization walking alongside individuals and families through life’s most tender and challenging moments. What began as Boulder Hospice, Colorado’s first hospice provider, has grown into a family of compassionate services — but our heart has never changed: we are here to bring comfort, dignity, and hope to the people we serve.
We affirm life at every step of the journey with serious illness and loss, offering care that honors your whole life — not just a diagnosis. We believe everyone deserves to live fully, to be heard deeply, and to receive care that reflects their values, wishes, and unique needs.
We serve families across Boulder, Broomfield, Adams, Jefferson, Arapahoe, Denver, and Weld Counties — and beyond — with care that feels less like healthcare and more like family.
Caring for Our Community Since 1976
What We Do
Hospice Care
Comfort-focused care that supports quality of life, symptom relief, and meaningful time with the people you love.
Palliative Care
Specialized support that works alongside your current doctors to manage symptoms, reduce stress, and help you understand care choices.
Grief Services
Groups, counseling, and community programs supporting adults, teens, and children coping with loss — whether or not you’ve used other TRU services.
Memory Care
A supportive home in Lafayette for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, where dignity, connection, and personalized care guide each day.
TRU PACE
A coordinated care program helping older adults remain safely in their homes and communities through comprehensive medical and social support.
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Explore everything TRU offers, including Tele- Care, Tele- Center Services, education, and community programs.
TRU PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Who qualifies for TRU PACE?
Growing older doesn’t have to mean losing independence. TRU PACE provides coordinated medical care, day center activities, transportation, and personalized support to help eligible older adults live safely and fully at home.
- At least 55 years old
- Living in the TRU PACE service area
- Certified by the State of Colorado as needing a nursing home level of care
- Able to live safely in the community with TRU PACE services at the time of enrollment
Our Mission
This mission is more than words on a page. It shapes how we listen, how we care, and how we walk alongside you through uncertainty and change with compassion, honesty, and respect.
Our Vision
We believe health care can be better. That’s why we’re leading a transformation by engaging our communities and offering innovative, meaningful care for people living with illness and loss. Care that meets you where you are. Care that honors who you are
Affirming life at every step of the journey with illness and loss
TRU PACE: Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly
Accreditation and Memberships
While our focus is always on the people we serve, we’re also committed to the highest standards of care. TRU Hospice is accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as a five-star hospice through The National Alliance for Care at Home’s We Honor Veterans program, created in partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs.
We’re proud members of leading healthcare organizations including The National Alliance for Care at Home, the National Partnership for Healthcare and Hospice Innovation (NPHI), the Center to Advance Palliative Care (CAPC), Nurses Improving Care for Healthsystem Elders (NICHE), and the National PACE Association (NPA). We’re certified by Medicare and Medicaid and licensed by the State of Colorado.
These credentials matter—but what matters most is how we show up for you and your family every single day.
Primary locations include:
TRU Community Care and Grief Services
2594 Trailridge Drive East, Lafayette, CO 80026
TRU PACE
2593 Park Lane, Lafayette, CO 80026
TRU Hospice Care Center
1950 Mountain View Avenue, Fourth Floor South, Longmont, CO 80501
Landmark Memory Care
1744 South Public Road, Lafayette, CO 80026
TRU Thrift Shop
5565 Arapahoe Avenue, Boulder, CO 80303
Accreditation and Memberships
History and Milestones
Founded as Boulder Hospice, Colorado’s first hospice and among the first in the U.S.
Provided compassionate care to 15 patients in the inaugural year.
Became a demonstration site for the groundbreaking Medicare Hospice benefit.
Held the first PIZZAZ! fundraiser, establishing a tradition of community support.
Launched hospice training programs with the National Hospice Organization (now NHPCO).
Irene Rothgerber’s generous donation of a home on Marine Street created a new headquarters.
Opened a satellite office at James House in Longmont to expand regional access.
Rebranded as Hospice of Boulder County, reflecting a growing community presence.
Opened an in-patient care center on the Balfour campus in Louisville.
Rebranded as HospiceCare of Boulder and Broomfield Counties while celebrating 30 years of service.
Established the Hospice Care & Share Thrift Shop as well as a Grief & Education Center to enhance services and community engagement.
Formed a meaningful partnership with Bumbuli Lutheran Hospital Hospice and Palliative Care in Tanzania for mutual learning and support.
Opened a new Longmont office and introduced Palliative Home Health, broadening care options for patients at various stages of illness.
Launched Camp Erin, a grief camp serving 43 children and teens in its first year, fostering healing and resilience.
Earned Partner Level 4 Certification from NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans Program, recognizing our dedication to veteran care.
Launched the 11th Hour Program to provide compassionate companionship for patients in their final moments who preferred not to be alone.
Evolved into TRU Community Care to signify expanded programs and a broader service area
Introduced TRU PACE (Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly) to serve a broader population by addressing health and social needs earlier in the care journey
Relocated the TRU Hospice Inpatient Unit to Longmont United Hospital where it remains today.
Earned The Joint Commission’s Gold Seal of Approval® for Home Care Certification.
Partnered with The Conversation Project in Boulder County to empower individuals to share their end-of-life preferences with loved ones.
Enhanced community-based palliative care to better support more individuals with complex medical needs.
Implemented an innovative Tele-Care model in partnership with Vivify Health to adapt to changing healthcare needs.
Acquired Landmark Memory Care to extend specialized services for individuals with memory-related conditions.
Achieved Partner Level 5 Certification from NHPCO’s We Honor Veterans Program.
Created the TRU Nursing Residency Program to nurture future hospice and palliative care professionals.
Relocated the TRU Tele-Care Center to a state-of-the-art call center in Louisville.
Surpassed $1 million in annual sales at TRU Thrift Shop, supporting community services.
Reached a milestone of serving more than 1,000 patients/participants per day, reflecting significant growth.
Expanded TRU PACE into Denver, building on six successful years in Boulder County and Southwest Weld County.
Developed TRU Triage Services and began offering them to external organizations.
Became a training site for CU’s Master’s in Palliative Care, advancing education in the field
How to Get Help
If you need care, have questions, or just want to talk through your options, we’re here to listen. We’ll explain what’s available, review coverage, and coordinate with your physician if you’d like.
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Lafayette, Longmont, Boulder, and surrounding communities