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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!
4145 Briargate Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
New Dawn Memory Care is an assisted living community located in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. Colorado Springs is one of the most beautiful locations in which a person can live, with views to the west of the Southern Rocky Mountains as well as the Palmer Divide up to the north. This...
So far we are having a fabulous experience at New Dawn Memory Care. Our loved one is walking better, her dementia is getting better, she is enjoying the food, and the activities are great. She is absolutely...
3106 N Prospect Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Colorado Springs Senior Homes is located in the picturesque town of Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is situated at the base of Pike's Peak at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. It's a beautiful modern city, with outdoor fun like parks and bike trails, as well as many local...
9112 Grand Cordera Parkwa, Colorado Springs, CO 80924
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Looking for an exceptional senior living community? Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we call Retirement Perfected™Bonaventure provides the highest level of service and value you'll find anywhere. Our...
The staff goes above and beyond excepted to make the residents feel important and cared for. Beautiful facility in a great part of town. All the upper management is in the same building - Easy to talk to...
1145 Brockdell Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Appletree Assisted Living is a small-sized assisted living community with a big heart, located conveniently near Colorado Springs, CO. With stunning views of the Rocky Mountains and a pleasant climate, Colorado Springs consistently ranks as one of the best places to live in the US. With over 300...
The staff and administration truly care for the residents and want them to live a full and meaningful life. I appreciate the care and attention you provide for my loved one.
886 Arcturus Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Residence at Skyway Park Residence at Skyway Park is a well-appointed assisted living community in the scenic city of Colorado Springs, CO. Our modern, landscaped community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Bear Creek Regional Park, providing stunning views of the surrounding...
I appreciate the care my brother is receiving from a well-trained and well-supervised staff. His doctor told me he has never seen my brother in such good physical condition. Director [removed] Larson is well...
1719 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
My Aunt lived at the Medalion until she passed away in March. We had In Home Hospice for her and I could not believe how compassionate the staff was at the Medalion, as we were going through those last hours...
920 S Chelton Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
Laurel Manor Care Center is part of Volunteers of America, a non-profit,faith based organization providing services to seniors in Colorado Springs. We provide health care, nursing, and rehabilitative services for residents in a warm, caring environment by staff dedicated to excellence in...
The activities department is the best! I have never seen a nursing home have so many parties and activities for the residents. They are clearly overlooked! Way to go ladies and one of the best nursing homes...
3455 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917
101 S Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
330 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
555 Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
2525 S State Highway 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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 4,739 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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National Center for Assisted Living. (2022). Assisted living state regulatory review (2022 ed.).
Innovations in Aging Collaborative. (2023). Age Friendly Pikes Peak.
Visit Colorado Springs. (2023). High altitude effects and tips.
U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Colorado.
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