From home sharing to home modifications and affordable housing there are many creative options for housing in the Pikes Peak Region.
Delivery Services
Aging In Place
- (719) 684-5389
- Delivers groceries and prescriptions.
King Soopers Grocery Home Delivery Service
- (800) 677-5464
- www.instacart.com/king-soopers
Southern Belle Concierge Service
- (719) 629-7845
- Grocery shopping and errand service.
Moving / Relocation Services
Packing, moving, downsizing, and more.
A Call To Order – Professional Organizers / Senior Move Managers
- (719) 231-5425
- www.acalltoorderco.com
Caring Transitions of Colorado Springs
- (719) 208-7969
- www.caringtransitionscoloradosprings.com
Clutter Trucker
- (719) 372-5009
- Provides junk removal and hauling services. Specializes in hoarding cleanup and extreme cleaning.
- www.cluttertrucker.com
Coldwell Banker
- (719) 550-2500
- 2075 Research Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- https://coldwellbankerhomes.com
Delicate by Design Senior Relation by Taylor Mclean Colorado Springs Realtor SRES with Real Broker
- (913) 680-5854
- 12245 Pecos St, Unit 400, Westminster, CO 80234
- Specializes in serving seniors’ real estate needs, such as relocating, buying or selling, downsizing, and transitioning into a senior living or retirement community. Experienced senior living professional, licensed medication aide and caregiver.
- https://taylorsellscolorado.com
El Paso County Household Chemical Waste
- (719) 520-7879
- 3255 Akers Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
- Accepts household hazardous waste, some recyclables. Space limited, call first.
- https://communityservices.elpasoco.com/household-hazardouswaste/
ERA Shields Real Estate
- (719) 593-1000
- 6385 Corporate Dr, Suite 301, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- www.erashields.com
Gale Force Organizers
- (719) 653-5610
- www.galeforceorganizers.com
Harris Group Realty, Inc
- (719) 227-9900
- (719) 338-0827
- 7011 Campus Dr, #210, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
- www.harrisgrouprealtyinc.com
Things Forgotten Not Gone – A Division of Discover Goodwill
- (719) 428-9271
- 1460 Garden of the Gods Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Full service senior transition assistance.
- https://goodwillcolorado.org/services/things-forgotten-not-gone/
Pet Services
Veterinary care, adoption, grief support and pet pantry.
Aging In Place
- (719) 684-5389
- Provides pet sitting and dog walking services.
Animal Emergency Care Centers
- (719) 260-7141
- 5520 N Nevada Ave, #150, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
- www.animalercare.com
Colorado Pet Pantry
- (303) 818-0618
- Pet food assistance and monthly distribution in the Colorado Springs area.
- www.coloradopetpantry.org
Cook Veterinary Hospital
- (719) 633-7769
- 21 W Cimarron St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- www.cookveterinary.com
Harley’s Hope Foundation
- (719) 495-6083
- PO Box 88146, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
- Pet assistance-service animal fund, short-term foster care. Some emergency or major veterinarian assistance. Pet food assistance.
- www.harleys-hopefoundation.org
Humane Society of the Pikes Peak Region
- (719) 473-1741
- 610 Abbot Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
- www.hsppr.org
Lasting Paws Pet Memorial Services
- (719) 636-1036
- 318 Karen Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- lastingpawspetmemorial.com
Safe Place for Pets
- (719) 359-0201
- 808 Village Center Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
- Works with terminally ill pet owners to provide support and new forever homes.
- www.safeplacepets.org
St. Paws Thrift Store
- (719) 597-3647
- 3275 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- www.stpaws.org
Home Modification / Accessibility
Handyman services for basic/small home repairs can include painting, installing a grab bar or widening a doorway.
Home modification usually involves a larger project such as remodeling a bathroom to make it handicapped accessible or installing an elevator or stair lift in a home.
Access to Freedom
- (719) 260-7687
- PO Box 63507, Colorado Springs, CO 80962
- Wheelchair ramps; stair, porch, and bath lifts; grab bars; roll-in showers; walk-in tubs. Senior discount.
- www.accesstofreedom.com
Amada Senior Care
- (719) 377-9121
- Small interior and exterior jobs.
- https://www.amadaseniorcare.com/denver-senior-care/locationinformation/
Brothers Redevelopment
- (719) 666-7181
- (844) 926-6632
- 2860 S Circle Dr, #307, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Home modification and repair program.
- www.brothersredevelopment.org
El Paso County Roofing Contractors Association
- (719) 641-2159
- Assistance for low income seniors whose home is in need of roof repair or replacement.
- www.epcra.org
Energy Resource Center
- (719) 591-0772
- 540 E Cimarron St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Home-weatherization service, including insulation and safety checks on furnaces and hot-water heaters.
- www.erc-co.org
Handy Andy’s Home Repair & Landscaping
- (719) 310-5414
Independent Home Living
- (719) 660-2401
- Home modifications to keep seniors at home.
- www.independenthomelivingsolutions.com
Lifeway Mobility
- (719) 387-0675
- 4472 Barnes Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
- Provides medical equipment for the home like ramps, stair lifts, grab bars, handrails and transfer aids. Licensed and insured team provides the equipment, installs and services all of the equipment.
- www.lifewaymobility.com
Mobility Plus
- (719) 358-8549
- 2806 Janitell Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Provides individualized assessments to fit clients general mobility needs; offer retail sales, rental and repair of DME; offer in-home service assessment on assistive DME, including stair lifts, chair lifts, hospital beds, ramp systems and more.
- www.mobilityplus.com/coloradospringsco
More Than a Handyman
- (719) 338-4279
- Home maintenance and repairs, yardwork. Senior discount for 62+.
Morning Star Elevator
- (719) 635-7960
- 11641 Ridgeline Dr, #100, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- https://coloradohomeelevator.com
Mountain Community Senior Services
- (719) 488-0076
- PO Box 502, Palmer Lake, CO 80133
- Senior Safety Services: Minor home-safety repair for seniors 60+ living in Tri-Lakes/northwest El Paso County.
Next Day Access Colorado
- (719) 249-4816
- 4756 N Chestnut St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
- Grab bars, tub steps, residential ramps, stair, porch and patient lifts, bath lifts and safety products. By appointment only.
- www.nextdayaccess.com/colorado-springs-co
Number 1 Son, LLC
- (719) 203-6603
- www.number-1-son.com
The Independence Center
- (719) 471-8181
- 729 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Assistive technology and home modifications to support independent living.
- www.theindependencecenter.org
Teller Senior Coalition
- (719) 687-3330
- 11115 W Hwy 24, Divide, CO 80814
- Safety related items such as grab bars and railings.
- https://tellerseniorcoalition.org/
Weatherization Program-Northwest Colorado Council of Governments
- (800) 332-3669
- PO Box 2308, Silverthorne, CO 80498
- Assistance for Park County. Free for low/moderate income.
- www.nwccog.org/programs/weatherization
Housing Organizations
Housing organizations that assist low-income residents typically have waiting lists.
Ascending to Health Respite Care
- (719) 633-2800
- (719) 635-7639
- 723 N Weber St, #202, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- A referral based organization that provides homeless individuals 18+ a afe place, a bed and supportive services to recuperate after a hospital stay. Assistance with housing for homeless individuals with chronic health issues.
- www.athrc.org
Brothers Redevelopment
- (844) 926-6632
- (719) 888-9134
- 2860 S Circle Dr, #307, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
- Home modification/repair/painting, fair housing information, housing search assistance and consumer counseling.
- www.brothersredevelopment.org
Colorado Foreclosure Hotline
- (877) 601-4673 (HOPE)
- Counseling service for basic mortgage and financial information.
Colorado Housing Connects
- (844) 926-6632
- (303) 202-6340
- 2250 Eaton St, #B, Denver, CO 80214
- https://coloradohousingconnects.org/
Greccio Housing
- (719) 475-1422
- 1015 E Pikes Peak Ave, #110, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Affordable housing options for low-income individuals and families, and some limited supportive resources available to residents.
- www.greccio.org
Homeward Pikes Peak
- (719) 473-5557
- 2010 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Supportive services for people who suffer from substance abuse, mental illness, and chronic homelessness. Eligibility requirements to include completion of the Housing Survey to determine risk and prioritization.
- www.homewardpp.org
Housing Authority, City of Colorado Springs
- (719) 387-6700
- 831 S Nevada Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- www.csha.us
Housing Authority of Fountain
- (719) 382-5639
- 501 E Iowa Ave, Fountain, CO 80817
Interfaith Hospitality Network (DBA: Family Promise of Colorado Springs)
- (719) 329-1244
- PO Box 682, Colorado Springs, CO 80901
- Housing in churches and self-sufficiency services for homeless families with children.
- www.familypromisecos.org
Partners in Housing
- (719) 473-8890
- Transitional housing for households with children; with employment and supportive service requirements.
- www.partnersinhousing.org
Rocky Mountain Community Land Trust
- (719) 447-9300
- 1212 W Colorado Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Affordable housing for low-income families/single older adults.
- www.rmclt.org
Salvation Army RJ Montgomery Center
- (719) 578-9190
- 709 S Sierra Madre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Provides shelter and meals to homeless men, women and children along with case management services.
- www.tsacs.org
Salvation Army Transitional Housing
- (719) 636-3891
- 908 Yuma St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- Program for homeless with focus on single males and females and families with children under age 18.
- www.tsacs.org
Section 8 Housing, UAA Council of Governments
- (719) 275-4191
- 3224-A Independence Rd, Canon City, CO 81212
- Subsidized Section 8 housing voucher program, serves Teller County.
- www.uaacog.com
Seniors of the Rockies
- (719) 388-6880
- www.seniorsoftherockies.com
Silver Key Apartments at North Hancock
- (719) 387-6700
- (719) 884-2300
- 1410 N Hancock Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Affordable housing for individuals aged 62 and older.
- www.silverkey.org
Silver Key Apartments at South Murray
- (303) 835-8181
- (719) 884-2300
- 1575 S Murray Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80916
- info@silverkey.org
- Affordable housing for individuals aged 62 and older, with units specifically designed for veterans.
- www.silverkey.org
Silver Key Home Assistance
- (719) 884-2300
- Housing navigation, home modification and companion services.
- www.silverkey.org
Springs Rescue Mission
- (719) 632-1822
- 5 W Las Vegas St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
- Year round nightly shelter.
- www.springsrescuemission.org
Summit Combined Housing Authority
- (970) 668-4172
- 331 W Main St, #100, Frisco, CO 80443-4760
- Subsidized Section 8 housing voucher program serving Park County.
- www.summithousing.us
Independent Apartments
Independent living apartments are generally appropriate for persons who are socially and functionally independent all or most of the time. Residents are capable of moving about, taking care of their hygiene, preparing and eating their own meals, performing most housekeeping tasks, monitoring their medications, are able to reason, identify and meet their own needs, and deal appropriately with other people.
Apartment complexes vary greatly so take a complete tour and ask a lot of questions. Most importantly, READ EVERYTHING that you are asked to sign.
Questions to ask:
- How old is the building?
- How many floors and wings?
- Are there elevators? How many?
- Are there extra charges such as a pet fee, security deposit, application fee, late charge?
- What is required for deposit refund?
- Do you offer discounts?
- What is the lease term?
- Do you have a pool and/or exercise room?
- What are the laundry facilities like?
- What is the neighborhood like?
- Where is the closest bus stop?
- Where is the closest grocery store, park, senior center and hospital?
- What could cause me to be asked to move out?
- Who would determine that and what is my recourse?
- What is the complaint and grievance procedure?
- Is there handicapped access to all parts of the property?
- Who is responsible for repairs?
Apartments are for those who are able to live without assistance. Apartments listed generally have a high percentage of seniors. Those apartments marked as “affordable” may offer subsidized and/or reduced rent. The reduced rent may be the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program, Low Income Tax Credit, Public Housing, below Fair Market Rent rates or other subsidies. Please check with each unit for details on rent and amenities. Rates are subject to change.
| APARTMENT | # OF UNITS | AFFORDABLE / SUBSIDIZED | UTILITIES PAID | ON-SITE MEAL | LAUNDRY FACILITIES | GROUND LEVEL OR ELEVATORS | PETS ACCEPTED | WITHIN 3/4 MILE OF BUS ROUTE |
| ABERDEEN RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 551-3736 2744 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 171 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Call |
| ATRIUM AT AUSTIN BLUFFS (719) 419-5601 4921 Templeton Gap Rd 80923 | 54 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| BELCARO, THE (719) 380-9222 3475 American Dr 80917 | 112 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| FOUNTAIN GARDEN APARTMENTS (719) 632-2155 3165 E Fountain Blvd 80910 | 55 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GLENPOND APARTMENTS (719) 475-0538 1714 Lorraine St 80905 | 75 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Cats | Yes |
| GRINDE MANOR (719) 382-5639 906 Grinde Dr, Fountain 80817 | 40 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HATLER-MAY VILLAGE (719) 354-4743 2842 Vickers Dr, 80918 | 76 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LAKEVIEW APARTMENTS (719) 475-0129 610 & 710 S Union Blvd 80910 | 62 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MAYFAIR APARTMENTS (719) 475-0129 120 E Platte Ave 80903 | 52 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MYRON STRATTON (CENTENNIAL APARTMENTS) (719) 579-0930 555 Gold Pass Hts 80906 | 67 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PALOMA GARDENS NORTH (719) 227-7162 920 S Chelton Rd 80910 | 75 | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PALOMA GARDENS (719) 227-7162 3140 Mallard Dr 80910 | 50 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PIKES PEAK TOWERS (719) 632-1556 1912 Eastlake Blvd 80910 | 144 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| PROSPECT PARK (719) 578-0581 825 S Union Blvd 80910 | 60 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| REGENCY TOWER APARTMENT HOMES (719) 633-2121 921 Greenstar Dr 80905 | 124 | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SILVERCREST I 719) 389-0329 904 Yuma St 80909 | 49 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 20 lbs | Yes |
| SILVERCREST II (719) 389-0329 824 Yuma St 80909 | 49 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 20 lbs | Yes |
| SILVERCREST VILLAS (719) 347-2616 406 Cheyenne St, Calhan 80808 | 20 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| TAMARAC APARTMENTS (719) 520-9400 750 E Cheyenne Rd 80905 | 50 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| TRADITIONS 55+ (719) 259-3897 6010 Tutt Blvd 80923 | Not applicable | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| VILLA AT SUNNY VISTA (719) 471-8700 2445 E Cache La Poudre St 80909 | 50 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VILLAGE AT HOMEWOOD POINTE, THE (719) 630-2260 907 E Colorado Ave 80903 | 70 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VILLAGE AT SOLID ROCK (719) 715-0123 2510 Arlington Cir 80910 | 77 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| VILLAGE AT THE BLUFFS (719) 550-9225 3495 American Dr 80917 | 51 | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | 25 lbs | Yes |
| VILLAS AT MESA RIDGE (719) 375-5053 7100 Cross Creek Ave, Fountain 80817 | 60 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| VILLAS AT SOUTHGATE (719) 632-7444 1810 S Corona Ave 80905 | 100 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WYNDAM PLACE (719) 635-4832 725 S Weber St 80903 | 120 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | 25 lbs | Yes |
Retirement Communities
Retirement communities provide private apartment or townhome living. They may offer optional amenities and a variety of floor plans. Many people choose to live in a senior community because they want to have a choice of prepared meals, socialization, planned activities, transportation, housekeeping, and security. Some retirement communities offer personal care services, a state-licensed assisted living program or a nursing center. These communities are referred to as “multi-level”. It is important to know the availability and cost of services, amenities, and levels of assistance before making a move.
Residents of retirement communities are generally independent and capable of self-care. A resident recovering from an illness may use private funds or insurance to enlist home health services within the guidelines of the community policies. If a resident needs extensive daily care and supervision, the retirement community manager may recommend, or require, that the resident move to a higher care level. Retirement communities vary greatly, so take a complete tour and ask a lot of questions. Most importantly, READ EVERYTHING that you are asked to sign.
Questions to ask:
- What is included in the basic package: meals, transportation, housekeeping, security, laundry or utilities?
- Is the basic package flexible?
- Is any financial assistance available?
- Is personal care available?
- What recreational facilities and programs are available?
- What rules exist that may affect the quality of life: bylaws, resident association, pets, smoking, visitors?
- Is there a resident handbook?
- Is there a waiting list?
- Is there an application fee, security deposit, or other fees?
- What are the payment options for home health care services?
Retirement communities provide housing and services for those who are generally independent and in good health but who prefer social activities, meals and minimal services. Multi-level communities cover a broad range of service options from independent status to assisted living or skilled (nursing home) care.
| COMMUNITY | # OF UNITS | MEALS PER DAY | EMERGENCY CALL SYSTEM | 24-HOUR STAFF | TRANSPORTATION | PETS OK | NON-SMOKING | HOUSEKEEPING | ACTIVITY PROGRAM | POOL / FITNESS CENTER | FLOOR PLANS ST=studio, 1BR=one bedroom, 2BR=two bedroom, 3BR=three bedroom, PH=patio home |
| ABERDEEN RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 551-3736 2744 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 171 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR |
| ASPEN TRAIL RESORT LIFESTYLE COMMUNITY (719) 387-0495 5455 New Car Dr 80923 | 128 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR, 3 BR |
| BONADVENTURE OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 249-0119 9112 Grand Cordera Pkwy 80924 | 80 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR |
| BROOKDALE SKYLINE (719) 370-4406 2365 Patriot Hts 80904 | 350 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR, PH |
| INN AT GARDEN PLAZA, THE (719) 630-1155 2520 International Cir 80910 | 150 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| JACKSON CREEK SENIOR LIVING (719) 725-6060 16601 Jackson Creek Pkwy, Monument 80132 | 27 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR, |
| LIBERTY HEIGHTS RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 481-9494 12105 Ambassador Dr 80921 | 143 | 2 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR, PH |
| MACKENZIE PLACE (719) 633-8181 1605 Elm Creek Vw 80907 | 98 | 1 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR, 3BR |
| MEDALLION RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 381-1000 1719 E Bijou St 80909 | 63 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW INDEPENDENT LIVING (719) 576-2122 945 Tenderfoot Hill Rd 80906 | 97 | 3 | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR, PH |
| MYRON STRATTON HOME (719) 579-0930 2525 Hwy 115 S 80906 | 67 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR |
| PALISADES AT BROADMOOR PARK (719) 355-3200 4547 Palisades Park Vw 80906 | 115 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR, PH |
| REVEL PROVINCE (719) 377-3900 2960 Tutt Blvd 80922 | 160 | Varies | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| STONECREEK OF FLYING HORSE (719) 888-1889 1889 Silversmith Rd 80921 | 26 | 2 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR, 3BR, PH |
| SUMMIT GLEN RETIREMENT LIVING (719) 294-0420 4825 Old Farm Dr 80917 | 119 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| SUNRIDGE INDEPENDENT RETIREMENT RESIDENCE (719) 590-1247 5820 Flintridge Dr 80918 | 90 | 3 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| VIEWPOINTE SENIOR RETIREMENT LIVING COMMUNITY (719) 528-8000 555 S Rockrimmon Blvd 80919 | 56 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1BR, 2BR |
| WINDSONG RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 590-9311 5560 Library Ln 80918 | 28 | 1 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
| WINSLOW COURT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 597-1700 3920 E San Miguel St 80909 | 129 | 3 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | ST, 1BR, 2BR |
Assisted Living Residences
Assisted living residences (ALRs) combine housing and general support services for residents that cannot live alone but do not require skilled nursing care. These facilities are licensed through the state health department; facilities that accept Medicaid are also licensed through a separate state agency. Any facility providing care to three or more unrelated individuals must be licensed. Assisted living residents require a referral and medication orders from a doctor.
Most ALRs provide housing, meals, snacks, laundry services, 24-hour staffing, activities, and certified medication administration. Optional services can include transportation, bathing, dressing, and special diets. Some facilities offer short-term “respite” care. Facility sizes can range from small private homes to multi-unit high-rise buildings. Rooms can be private or semi-private.
Many ALRs accept residents in the early stages of dementia or forgetfulness. Facilities identified as having a “secured dementia unit” have special requirements and provide a secured environment for residents that are at risk of wandering or may demonstrate challenging behaviors.
Residents of assisted living facilities vary in their conditions. Some have physical challenges such as balance, ambulation, hearing, or sight. Others may have mild cognitive challenges and need to be reminded about when to eat or take medications. They may require assistance with bathing, shopping, dressing, and daily activities.
Residents of assisted living facilities vary greatly, so take a complete tour and ask a lot of questions. Most importantly, READ EVERYTHING that you are asked to sign.
Questions to ask:
- Are the rooms private or semi-private?
- What do the monthly fees include: laundry, transportation, activities?
- Do they accept Medicaid?
- Do they have a secured dementia area?
- Do they allow pets?
- Do they allow smoking?
- Can they accommodate special diets?
- What types of personal care are provided (bathing, dressing, hair care)?
- Is nursing care available through the facility or an outside agency?
- What are the costs?
- How do they handle medical emergencies?
Concerns about care in assisted living residences can be referred to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at (719) 301-6388.
Assisted living residences provide meals, housing and support services for individuals who do not need skilled nursing care.
Services may include personal care, medication administration, activities, and 24-hour supervision. Assisted Living facilities are licensed by the State of Colorado and more information may be found at https://cdphe.colorado.gov/health-facilities under health care facilities.
| FACILITY | NUMBER OF UNITS | MONTHLY PRICE RANGE | MEDICAID CERTIFIED | RESPITE CARE AVAILABLE | SECURED DEMENTIA CARE PROGRAM | MULTI-LEVEL COMMUNITY | SEMI-PRIVATE ROOMS AVAILABLE | ACCEPTS PETS | NON-SMOKING CAMPUS | TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE |
| ABERDEEN RIDGE RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 551-3736 2744 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 64 | Call for rates | Call | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| APPLE TREE ASSISTED LIVING (719) 282-1155 1125 Brockdell Dr 80911 | 48 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| ASPEN, THE (719) 465-3870 107 East Village Terrace, Woodland Park 80863 | 21 | Call for rates | No | No | No | No | No | 35 lb | No | Yes |
| ASSISTED LIVING AT SPRING (719) 434-7042 1605 Jet Wing Dr 80916 | 30 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | No | No | No | No |
| BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING (719) 719-3379 2744 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 121 | $3125+ | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BETHESDA GARDENS MONUMENT (719) 247-4400 55 Beacon Lite Rd, Monument 80132 | 57 | $3540+ | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 30 lb | Yes | Yes |
| BONADVENTURE OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 249-0119 9112 Grand Cordera Pkwy 80924 | 57 | $4470+ | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BRIDGE ASSISTED LIVING AT LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS, THE (719) 630-3330 2494 International Cir 80910 | 53 | $3300+ | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKDALE BRIARGATE (719) 445-3998 7560 Lexington Dr 80920 | 37 | $4167+ | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKDALE BROADMOOR (719) 999-4290 615 Southpointe Ct 80906 | 77 | Call for rates | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| BROOKDALE MONUMENT VALLEY PARK (719) 314-2951 10 W Monument St 80903 | 63 | Call for rates | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| BROOKDALE SKYLINE (719) 370-4406 2365 Patriot Hghts 80904 | 86 | $4595+ | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| BROOKDALE VISTA GRANDE (719) 598-0400 2780 Vickers Dr 80918 | 67 | Call for rates | No | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes |
| BROOKSIDE ASSISTED LIVING (719) 632-6511 225 W Brookside St 80905 | 62 | 2750+ | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| COLORADO SPRINGS SENIOR HOMES (719) 636-2731 3102-3108 N Prospect St 80907 | 40 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| CONSTANT CARE HOMES, CHEYENNE (719) 660-6826 427 W Cheyenne Rd 80906 | 8 | $5800-$6500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| CONSTANT CARE HOMES, LOMA LINDA (719) 660-6826 19 Loma Linda Dr 80906 | 8 | $5800-$7000 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| CONSTANT CARE HOMES, OAKRIDGE (719) 660-6826 2204 Oak Ridge Ln 80915 | 6 | $5800-$6500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| CONSTANT CARE HOMES, WOODBURN (719) 660-6826 2402 Woodburn St 80906 | 8 | $5800-$6500 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| ENRICHED ASSISTED LIVING AT PRINCETON WAY, LLC (719) 331-4125 2107 Princeton Way 80909 | 8 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| ENRICHED ASSISTED LIVING AT ROLLING RIDGE, LLC (719) 382-4844 10102 Rolling Ridge Rd 80925 | 10 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| GARDEN RANCH ASSISTED LIVING (719) 922-0166 5075 Saddle Dr 80918 | 7 | Call for rates | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| GARDENS AT BROADMOOR COURT, THE (719) 793-0019 2045 Roanoke St 80906 | Not applicable | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| GARDENS AT VIEWPOINTE, BETHESDA SENIOR LIVING, THE (719) 528-8000 555 S Rockrimmon Blvd 80919 | 44 | $2995+ | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HEALTHCARE RESORT OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 632-7000 2818 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 28 | $3675+ | No | Yes | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HOME CARE AT POPA’S ASSISTED LIVING (719) 330-6882 9340 Burgess Rd 80908 | 8 | $3500+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| HOME CARE KETTLE’S ASSISTED LIVING (719) 330-6882 1929 Meyers Ave 80909 | 8 | $3500+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| HOME CARE MOMA’S ASSISTED LIVING (719) 330-6882 2501 Bennett Ave 80909 | 8 | $3500+ | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | No | No | No |
| IVY COTTAGE I (719) 596-0076 2060 Pima Dr 80915 | 10 | $3500+ | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| IVY COTTAGE II (719) 380-7986 1945 Okeechobee Dr 80915 | 9 | $3500+ | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| JACKSON CREEK SENIOR LIVING (719) 725-6060 16601 Jackson Creek Pkwy Monument 80132 | 75 | $3755-$6300 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LARK SPRINGS (719) 637-0877 2850 N Academy Blvd 80917 | 60 | Call for rates | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | 30 lbs | Yes | Yes |
| LEGEND OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 309-0070 2368 Research Pkwy 80920 | 91 | $4260-$6620 | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | 25 lbs | Yes | Yes |
| LIBERTY HEIGHTS ASSISTED LIVING (719) 481-9494 12105 Ambassador Dr 80921 | 30 | Call for rates | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| LODGE AT PALMER POINT (719) 329-1200 3205 Leslie Drive 80909 | 8 | $4900+ | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| MACKENZIE PLACE (719) 633-8181 1605 Elm Creek Vw 80907 | 48 | Call for rates | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MEDALLION RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 381-1000 1719 E Bijou St 80909 | 44 | $2400-$3500 | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MORNINGSTAR AT BEAR CREEK (719) 694-1411 2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd 80906 | 48 | $7910+ | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MORNINGSTAR AT MOUNTAIN SHADOWS (719) 270-4396 5355 Centennial Blvd 80919 | 64 | Call for rates | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| MYRON STRATTON HOME (WINFIELD HOUSE) (719) 540-3113 2950 Hidden Treasure Pt 80906 | 30 | Medicaid only | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes |
| NEW DAY COTTAGES AT PINE CREEK (719) 266-1100 10975 Howells Rd 80908 | 16 | $3800-$4200 | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| NEW DAY COTTAGES AT TURNER (719) 266-1100 1577 Turner Rd 80920 | 11 | $3200- $4000 | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| PALISADES AT BROADMOOR PARK (719) 355-3200 4547 Palisades Park Vw 80906 | 115 | $5795 avg. rate | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| POINT OF THE PINES GARDENS (719) 265-0030 330 Elkton Dr 80907 | 110 | $2950+ | Yes | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| RESIDENCE AT SKYWAY PARK, THE (719) 227-7340 886 Arcturus Dr 80905 | 44 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| RESIDENCE AT VILLAGE GREEN, THE (719) 999-5744 3455 N Carefree Cir 80917 | 44 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes |
| RETREAT AT SUNNY VISTA, THE (719) 377-6701 2450 E Cache Le Poudre St 80909 | 70 | Call for rates | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SOLANGE AT LOGAN (719) 900-5311 311 N Logan Ave 80909 | 15 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| SOLANGE AT THE LODGE (719) 985-0467 1420 E Fountain Blvd 80910 | 23 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| SPRINGS RANCH MEMORY CARE (719) 896-4168 3315 Emmett Vw 80922 | 72 | $7000+ | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| STARLIGHT ASSISTED LIVING (719) 390-4721 68 Security Blvd, Security 80911 | 8 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | No | Yes | No | No |
| STONECREEK OF FLYING HORSE (719) 488-1889 1889 Silversmith Rd 80921 | 120 | $4680+ | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| SUNRISE ASSISTED LIVING AT UNIVERSITY PARK (719) 268-1818 2105 University Park Blvd 80918 | 53 | Call for rates | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| VIEWPOINTE (719) 528-8000 555 S Rockrimmon Blvd 80919 | 60 | Call for rates | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| WINSLOW COURT RETIREMENT COMMUNITY (719) 597-1700 3920 E San Miguel St 80909 | 129 | Call for rates | No | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
Skilled Nursing Facilities
Skilled nursing facilities provide housing with medical, nursing, psychosocial, and rehabilitation services for persons who require 24-hour nursing supervision or need extensive assistance with everyday tasks. Some facilities provide both long-term care services as well as short-term rehabilitation (usually post-hospital stay). Some only provide short-term rehabilitation. They all provide meals, laundry, housekeeping, planned activities, assistance with dressing, feeding, bathing, and toileting. They also have social services support and medical services that can include wound care, ventilator care, and intravenous therapies
Skilled nursing facilities vary greatly, so take a complete tour and ask a lot of questions. Most importantly, READ EVERYTHING that you are asked to sign. If you observe something during a tour that you are not comfortable with, ask the director of nursing about it and come back at an unannounced time for a follow-up visit.
Skilled nursing facilities are licensed by the state and are required to undergo yearly evaluations. The results of these surveys are available on the website of the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment under Health Facilities.
There are four payment options available for skilled facilities:
- Private pay: Out-of-pocket or reimbursed by long-term care insurance.
- Medicare: Generally pays for 100% of first 20 days and roughly 80% of the next 80 days after an inpatient hospital admission (usually of three overnights or more) and a medical requirement for short-term rehabilitation.
- Medicaid: Federal/state program that requires financial and functional eligibility. Focus is usually on long-term care.
- Veterans benefits: These vary and may only apply to facilities that have VA contracts. Check with the facility or with the Veterans Administration office for more details. Assists veterans and their widows and can be combined with a private-pay option.
Questions to ask:
- Are the rooms private or semi-private?
- If the stay is for short-term rehab, will I be able to stay in long-term care if needed?
- What are the fees (usually charged by the day)?
- What do the fees include, and are there additional charges?
- Are they Medicare and/or Medicaid certified?
- What types of rehabilitation services are provided?
- Do they offer specialized dementia care?
- What types of activities are provided?
- How many beds does the facility have and what is the staffing ratio?
- Is smoking allowed?
- How do they ensure that high-quality care is being delivered?
- Are there support services for families?
Concerns about care in skilled nursing facilities can be referred to the Long-Term Care Ombudsman at (719) 301-6388. The ombudsman’s role is to respond to and investigate complaints regarding care issues in all licensed facilities. The ombudsman attempts to resolve issues on behalf of the resident and may, if appropriate, report serious incidents to an appropriate regulatory government agency.
Licensed nursing homes provide meals and housing along with medical, nursing, psychosocial, and rehabilitation services for individuals who require 24-hour nursing supervision or need extensive help with everyday tasks. Additional information is available at www.medicare.gov and https://cdphe.colorado.gov/health-facilities.
| FACILITY | # OF BEDS | APPROXIMATE PRICE PER DAY | MEDICARE CERTIFIED | MEDICAID CERTIFIED | VA CONTRACT | REHABILITATION ONLY | MULTIPLE CARE LEVELS |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 418-4500 55 S Parkside Dr 80910 | 34 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING (719) 719-3379 2744 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 40 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| BROOKDALE SKYLINE (719) 370-4406 2365 Patriot Hghts 80904 | 52 | $282-363 | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| BRUCE MCCANDLESS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FLORENCE (800) 283-2668 903 Moore Dr, Florence 81226 | 105 | $174-$308 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| CENTER AT CENTENNIAL, THE (719) 685-8888 3490 Centennial Blvd 80907 | 80 | $650 | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| CENTER AT CORDERA, THE (719) 522-2000 9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy 80924 | 80 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | Yes | No |
| COLONIAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (719) 473-1105 1340 E Fillmore St 80907 | 78 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| FALCON HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (719) 471-7850 1795 Monterey Rd 80910 | 104 | $313-378 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| FOREST RIDGE SENIOR LIVING AND REHABILITATION (719) 686-6500 16006 W Hwy 24, Woodland Park 80863 | 80 | $297+ | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| FOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (719) 473-8000 2438 E Fountain Blvd 80910 | 90 | $313-$378 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| GARDENS, THE (719) 635-2569 104 Lois Ln 80904 | 45 | $275-$305 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| HEALTHCARE RESORT OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 632-7000 2818 Grand Vista Cir 80904 | 97 | $275-$325 | Yes | No | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| KIOWA HILLS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (719) 636-5221 924 W Kiowa St 80905 | 80 | $313-378 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| LIBERTY HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER (719) 481-5007 12205 Gunstock Dr 80921 | 42 | Call for rates | Yes | No | No | No | Yes |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS (719) 630-8888 2490 International Cir 80910 | 101 | $300-$345 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| MEDALLION POST ACUTE REHABILITATION AND SENIOR LIVING (719) 381-1000 1719 E Bijou St 80909 | 60 | $372 | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| MOUNTAIN VIEW POST ACUTE (719) 576-8380 835 Tenderfoot Hill Rd 80906 | 159 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| MOUNT ST FRANCIS NURSING CENTER (719) 598-1336 7550 Assisi Hts 80919 | 110 | $330-$351 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| PIKES PEAK POST ACUTE (719) 636-1676 2719 N Union Blvd 80909 | 209 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER (719) 738-4565 23500 US Hwy 160, Walsenburg 81089 | 120 | $150-$262 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |
| SPRINGS VILLAGE CARE CENTER (719) 475-8686 110 W Van Buren St 80907 | 91 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHAB (719) 632-7474 612 W Cucharras St 80904 | 68 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| SUNNY VISTA LIVING CENTER (719) 471-8700 2445 E Cache La Poudre St 80909 | 116 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | Yes |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS (720) 857-6400 1919 Quentin St, Aurora 80045 | 180 | Call for rates | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT HOMELAKE (888) 838-2687 3749 Sherman Ave, Monte Vista 81144 | 60 | $135-$262 | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | Yes |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT RIFLE (800) 828-4580 851 E 5th St, Rifle 81650 | 89 | $173–$300 | Yes | Yes | No | No | No |