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Colorado Springs is a better environment than ever before for residents with memory struggles. Here, you’ll find a robust network of memory care communities with state-of-the-art facilities, highly trained staff, and personalized care for your loved one.
A Place for Mom partners with 20 memory care facilities within a 10-mile radius of the downtown Colorado Springs area. This comprehensive guide includes information on local memory care communities, their costs, laws and regulations that govern these facilities, and senior-specific resources for your loved one.
Types of care available in Colorado Springs, CO
Memory Care
In all areas.. I feel very positive. My dad really likes living there! I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
Everything is great about MacKenzie Place. The apartments are wonderful, open, airy, and full of light, the food is great, and the staff is very pleasant and smiley. They have so many activities; exercise classes, cards, games; anything you could think of, it’s here. Possibly the best reason to be here is that it’s close to our children. We are as happy as we could be. I’d certainly recommend MacKenzie Place.
bingo, movie nights, seem to like it. Right now they have a special where the price is locked no matter what is needed and we got that promotion. I have refereed two of my clients that needed some help with their parents. Feels homey!
2780 Vickers Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
An Elevated LifestyleDo you want to exchange the burdens of things like cooking, cleaning and raking the yard for a community that handles all the household chores so you can do more of the things you love? Here at our assisted living community in Colorado Springs, you can experience all the...
My mom was welcomed into this community with open arms. Kind and caring, the staff continually strove to make my mom happy and comfortable. I would highly recommend this community for anyone looking for a...
7600 Sandy Rock Point, Colorado Springs, CO 80924
Me and my dad where looking for my mother and found Melody Living, it was perfect we love everything about it we end up placing my mom into Memory Care, and my dad afterwards came to AL. I only have...
2368 Research Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
At Legend of Colorado Springs, an assisted senior living and memory care community, residents enjoy endless blue skies, beautiful, natural scenery of Pikes Peak from a sprawling second-floor balcony, along with the perfect blend of amenities and services that make residents feel right at...
Overall, it's a great place! The place always seems bright and clean. The staff is typically very friendly and helpful, just turnover of caregivers seems high (but I believe that would be for any...
2365 Patriot Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
With fewer chores, you can have more adventures. So what are you waiting for?Set against the dramatic backdrop of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four levels of care on one campus, including independent living,...
Best apartment layouts for both IL and AL in the city. Feels less like AL or nursing home than any other facility. Caring, "work with you" staff.
10 West Monument Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Home Sweet HomeNestled in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, this is the place where you can wake up each and every morning knowing the world is yours to embrace. As a resident in our assisted living and memory care community, you are no longer responsible for things like cooking, cleaning...
Friendly, helpful staff, "homey" environment and excellent nurses! There was often a breakdown of communication with the kitchen on my father's menu order. The facility had agreed he could have his meals in...
2450 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Based on my previous experience, I would recommend The Retreat at Sunny Vista. It's a very nice friendly place and esthetically pleasant. We especially liked that we had access to mom anytime of the day with...
7560 Lexington Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Brookdale BriargateRedefine your retirement experience and reclaim your independence, here at Brookdale Briargate. Residents in need of memory care options can find the tailored support they need to make their days feel simple and enjoyable. Here, staff members use an exclusive Personalized...
The facility has a home-like feeling. There is a central courtyard that is easy to access and allows for safe outdoor time. The staff are friendly and attentive. I can't specifically speak to move in or...
555 S Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom. We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community. Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...
If the resident needs assistance with mobility, this is not the best option but for those who need very little help with mobility or daily life activities, it is a great and welcoming environment. We picked...
4547 Palisades Park View, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
The Palisades at Broadmoor Park represents a new approach to Senior Living. Built in 2008, The Palisades is an award winning example of innovation within the senior living industry. Our residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a world class retirement community that is both elegant and...
The staff are very friendly and accommodating to their needs, the money is well worth the peace of mind that they are in good hands. I would definitely recommend Palisades At Broadmoor Park to others.
3920 East San Miguel Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Winslow Court offers large and affordable apartment homes in a fun, friendly, and active retirement community. We offer three excellent and nutritious meals per day served restaurant-style and residents select from a hot breakfast, and a variety of menu options for lunch and supper. We offer...
My mother was previously a resident at Winslow Court and the experience was great. As for the value for cost, it is very difficult for our elderly's families to afford what all facilities are charging....
1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Bear Creek Senior Living is an exceptional senior care community located in the vibrant and growing city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our community is ideally located in a quiet area of the city boasting a view of Cheyenne Mountain, just a short distance from Red Rock Canyon Park and with...
Overall, this is a very nice facility. I have two family members there: one in Memory Care and the other in an Assisted Living apartment. The staff in MC is lovely--friendly, helpful, reassuring, etc. They...
2105 University Park Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Sunrise at University Park sits in the heart of North Colorado Springs. Our community is situated in the prestigious University Park neighborhood, with over 100 acres of open space and trails available. We offer Assisted Living and Memory Care, hosting and supporting a monthly Alzheimer's...
I'm rating on my experience while there, however my brother is the client. Yes we would recommend the community to other families. They've been very accommodating to me. Received feedback well. Try to be...
2045 Roanoke St, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Broadmoor Court's bright, airy community welcomes residents to a lifestyle that supports their independence and their family's peace of mind. Nestled in an established neighborhood with easy access to south Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Broadmoor, resident families love our convenient...
When we first visited, we were greeted by a very light and airy facility that had happy residents and happy staff. Broadmoor Court feels more like a hotel nice hotel then an assisted living place. My...
12105 Ambassador Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
I am currently a resident at Liberty Heights and everything about my experience here has been great! I moved here from a different facility that I was not happy with, this place has been much better for me!...
2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
My loved one is currently a resident at MorningStar Memory Care at Bear Creek and overall everything has been great for her at this facility so far. Since the move in process is naturally a difficult and...
1889 Silversmith Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Stone Creek of Flying Horse is an upscale Senior Living Community located adjacent to the 7 th hole of the beautiful Club of Flying Horse Golf Club. This Senior Living Community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. There are big mountain views of Pikes Peak and the Air...
I think what made this place so special for my mom's last few months were the staff and the truly LOVING care and flexibility that they showed in meeting her needs. [Name removed], the lead manager care...
3315 Emmett View Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Springs Ranch Memory Care is family owned by the Koelsch family and their specialty has been memory care since 1958. Springs Ranch was built 4 years ago and is an upscale beautiful community customized with the intention of providing the finest living experience for those with memory impairment....
After 3.5 months, we know more about the day-to-day operations. Our impression thus far is basically good with several exceptions. Most staff in all departments are warm and friendly. The facility is very...
2494 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
The Bridge at Colorado Springs features the finest in Assisted Living. With stunning surroundings, outstanding services and an abundance of amenities, our residents are proud to call The Bridge at Colorado Springs home. Independent Living combines community living with the privacy of your own...
I picked The Bridge because I liked it better. Most people do that. I didn't have lots of options with the nursing care Mom required. And the Bear Creek location was not desirable for most visitors for...
1577 Turner Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
New Day Cottages offers Assisted Living in a Warm, Welcoming Environment, Designed to Provide our Elders with the Comforts of Home. We provide intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual support in a family atmosphere while assuring the comfort and safety of our elders. Our Services:...
My mom is thoroughly enjoying life at New Day Cottages. We as a family are delighted that she has a beautiful and spacious room, a private half bath, enriching and engaging daily activities, many sweet...
5355 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
It is a smaller facility, which my Dad likes. He knows everyone there. The food is not the greatest and he complains about it. The staff is always very nice and friendly. We have had a few problems with the...
2 Penrose Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
It's one building with four different sections. The residents are grouped together as far as their care is concerned, and you can go from step 1 all the way to the end with Alzheimers. It's gated so they are...
10975 Howells Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80908
New Day Cottages at Pine Creek is a newly constructed residential care home situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. This one level ranch style cottage has a gorgeous view of Pikes Peak. Our group home residents enjoy regular outings to restaurants, picnics, and cultural fairs...
New Day staff was like family. They truly knew you and your loved one. They responded quickly when a resident needed help. I am so happy we put my mom here
2850 N Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Lark Springs offers Alzheimer's and dementia care in Colorado Springs. Our hillside setting is just minutes away from downtown and nearby several shopping areas. Our ideal location is also nearby numerous skilled nursing facilities, if ever needed.Our single-story community has 60 one-bedroom...
My mother ambulatory. She can dress bath her self. She just can't remember anything else. The staff is kind to her, they have plenty of activities for her, she has her own locked room (private rooms hard...
1605 Elm Creek Vw, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
When you visit our senior living community in the heart of Colorado Springs, you’ll notice something unexpected the minute you walk through the doors. You can see, hear, and feel the energy and vibrancy of our community. The lobby is bustling, people are laughing, and friends are chatting. Some...
This is a beautiful place. The pool is lovely and this helps my loved one with their balance. The community has a good location, and close to family. The staff are friendly and responsive to questions.
615 Southpointe Court, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Time to Enjoy the Good LifeImagine waking up in a place that gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be independent. When you move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have every opportunity to do just that. Because we handle all the household chores like cooking,...
I like it and my loved one seems happy there. What I like most about Brookdale Broadmoor is the people there, all of them. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this...
For 2022-2023, our data shows that families paid an average of $5,272 a month for memory care at our partner communities in Colorado Springs.[01] Note that this is not a baseline indicator of cost — this number includes commonly associated fees and service add-ons that families most often opted for when choosing a memory care facility. Here are some examples of service add-ons you might encounter:
These costs include features, amenities, and services typical to memory care communities which may include the following:
The below chart represents some average baseline costs you may see reflected in memory care facilities in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
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In Colorado Springs, families most often use a combination of public and private funding to meet the cost of memory care. We go over some of the most common payment methods for memory care below.
Depending on what resources your family has access to, your private pay options may include any of the following:
Before we dive into the laws and regulations that govern memory care facilities in Colorado Springs, it’s important to note that memory care falls under the scope of assisted living regulation in Colorado. As such, memory care facilities are subject to the same rules and regulations as assisted living communities.
In Colorado, assisted living and memory care facilities cannot admit seniors whose needs cannot be met by the staffing’s expertise. Because of this, these communities must conduct a pre-admission assessment of potential memory care residents. This assessment seeks to get a picture of a person’s social, physical, and mental needs, their capacity for self-care, their overall health, and more. The community must be able to provide the following to residents:
Additionally, in the state of Colorado, assisted living and memory care residences cannot provide a full kitchen to residents. Instead, lodgings often come equipped with miniature versions comparable to what one might find in a hotel room: kitchenettes with mini-fridges and microwaves. Note that memory care communities offer three meals each day, and some facilities offer community kitchens where seniors in memory care can participate in the rhythms of their own food preparation, if desired.
In Colorado Springs, communities with memory care are licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE). Additionally, the Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division oversees adult care and assisted living facilities — including those offering memory care. They are the department responsible for performing quality and safety inspections. To review any licensed facility, you can view all inspection reports for the past five years on their website.
For a deeper understanding of Colorado regulations and how they affect your loved one’s stay in memory care, you can also review the following information:
In Colorado Springs, some memory care facilities may be eligible for Medicaid and Medicare certification. This allows facilities to bill Medicaid or Medicare for some health care services provided to residents. It also means the memory care community has to participate in regular inspections by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, along with following stricter health care guidelines. You can find out whether a specific memory care community is additionally regulated on the Colorado Department of Public Health’s inspection reports “find and compare” feature.
4300 Cherry Creek Drive
South Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 303-692-2836
Email: cdphe.healthfacilities@state.co.us
In Colorado Springs, memory care facilities are required to adhere to guidelines to keep residents safe from COVID-19, as the coronavirus poses a risk to residents in senior living. In keeping with updated federal guidelines, visitors are allowed.
Guidelines for Colorado Springs memory care facilities include the following:
Vaccinations. COVID-19 vaccines must be made available to residents, and vaccination is encouraged for all residents and staff.
Facility cleanliness. Surfaces must be disinfected frequently to prevent the spread of COVID-19 infection.
Masking. Assisted living staff must be masked at all times in the facility and in public. Residents must wear a mask in public.
Staff safety. Staff must use approved personal protective equipment when necessary.
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In Colorado Springs, you’ll find that many memory care facilities are part of broader assisted (and sometimes independent) living communities. Memory care facilities are often sectioned off among these shared senior living spaces to create a cultivated space for familiar, dementia-friendly patterns of living. This helps to reduce confusion and distress for those struggling with memory problems. There’s an increased demand for memory care, particularly in Colorado Springs. Families may experience a two- to three-month wait before a senior can move into a memory care exclusive community.
Even so, Colorado Springs has undergone a series of changes for bettering the experiences of the seniors who live there. Explore efforts from the wider community, as well as within our partner network of memory care communities in the metro area.
In 2016, local governance committed to an Age Friendly Pikes Peak initiative. This initiative targeted improvements in eight stated domains of livability:
They’ve addressed several points of this by hosting organizations to help guide these efforts:
These efforts may improve life in the broader Colorado Springs community, but that isn’t the whole story. Many memory care facilities additionally and continually improve their programming and features to enhance the lives of seniors with dementia. Check out some of those initiatives below.
Predictability is proven to ease those suffering from dementia and memory issues. Given that, many memory care facilities work to provide consistent care assignments, meaning staff members work with the same residents to encourage familiarity and person-centered partnerships. Through these partnerships, memory care facilities offer the following services:
Reviews of these care partnerships are often glowing, indicative of a warm and nurturing attitude from caregivers in these facilities. Families remember how staff are always “bringing out a smile” and are generous with hugs and smiles for their loved ones in memory care.
Therapies guided by sensory activity are also proven to improve the lives of those in memory care. You’ll find thoughtful sensory details throughout our partner facilities in Colorado Springs. For example, in one community, there’s extra thought given to the dining experience that encourages an interest in food, with details that include the following:
If desired, residents can have a full schedule of events each day to stimulate the senses and improve brain health. A daily activity schedule for any memory care resident might include these options:
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The fantastic hospitals in the Colorado Springs metro are one of the major draws in the city, whether you’re moving a senior loved one to the area or seeking employment as a young health care professional. Attracting talent from around the country, two hospital systems in particular stand above the rest for excellent care and specializations in senior health.
The leading hospital in Colorado Springs, UCHealth Memorial performs highly in 11 adult conditions and procedures. According to U.S. News and World Report, UCHealth provides excellent scores in advanced neurological technologies.
Penrose-St. Francis is another highly regarded hospital in the Colorado Springs metro area. U.S. News and World Report ranks Penrose-St. Francis highly in six adult conditions, and the hospital specializes in cardiac conditions and neurology.
UC Health is ranked No. 1 in the state of Colorado and features many campuses, including one dedicated to dementia care. A short one-hour drive from Colorado Springs, the University of Colorado Alzheimer’s and Cognition Center provides world-class memory care from their Denver Central Park medical campus.[06]
In Colorado Springs, about 70% of partnering memory care communities offer complimentary transportation options, as it’s recommended that seniors with dementia travel with a caregiver. While most caregivers use cars to navigate the city, Colorado Springs has plentiful ADA-compliant options to help seniors in memory care and their caregivers navigate the city.
Colorado Springs offers the best of city amenities with breathtaking natural beauty. Explore dementia-friendly activities for Colorado Springs seniors below.
Colorado Springs sits in the shadow of Pikes Peak, and a trip up the peak on the Cog railway makes for a magical outing. Active seniors in memory care can also enjoy a leisurely afternoon stroll with a group in the Garden of the Gods. Additionally, for those who use a wheelchair, there are plenty of trails with smooth pavement and wide paths. Explore this list of 10 accessible Colorado Springs trails for your next foray into the mountains with your loved one.
Memory care communities keep a rigorous activity schedule for residents, planning five to seven activities each day within each facility. Outings take place in dedicated community vans that are often used multiple times a week. On these outings, residents enjoy these events:
Colorado Springs is becoming increasingly more accessible for everyone to enjoy. For those who use a wheelchair, accessible museums include the following:
Legacy Village of Castle Pines, Pine Grove Crossing and Brookdale Vista Grande are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Colorado Springs, CO. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Colorado Springs is 4,878 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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