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In 2022, Colorado ranked No. 3 of the 10 best states to spend retirement, and Colorado Springs has been an AARP-certified Age Friendly Community since 2015. In reviews of our partner network of independent living facilities, residents often remark on how much better their lives are since moving to Colorado Springs independent living communities. What is it about Colorado Springs that consistently makes it such a desirable, nationally recognized place for seniors to spend their retirement years?
In this guide, we explore Colorado Springs’ beautiful vistas, welcoming independent living communities, delightful social scenes, and practical draws that make it such a wonderful place to live during retirement. From community regulations, costs, and payment tips to local senior benefits, health care, and culture, we cover all the bases.
Types of care available in Colorado Springs, CO
Independent Living
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.
This has been a very positive experience for the family. The staff communication with the family has been very easy, and they are responsive to our questions and following up. Some of the care includes: medication management, bathing and dressing assistance as some care offered by the community.
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!
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
5560 Library Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
Windsong has been serving our community for independent living since 1995. We are small, family oriented facility. Since we only have 28 units you will never feel like a number. We celebrate birthdays, holidays and milestones together. Apartments come with full upgraded kitchens and appliances...
The community is very clean and they are painting the walls and replacing the hall carpets. All the residents are very friendly and welcoming. they involve new residence in activities and get to know them....
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...
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...
907 East Colorado Avenue, Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Call or come by to take a tour! Brand New Beautiful 1 & 2 bedroom apartments for independent residents 62 and better. We have an amazing community with lots to offer. We have a full activity calendar with 2-3 events every day! Enjoy a game of poker in our game room next to the cozy fireplace or...
It is 2018 and I have lived here 2 years. I am on section 8. This is one of the best independent living facilities this city has to offer in quality, especially for low-income people. The only major drawback...
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...
6010 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80923
Very nice. No pool or meals, but W/D in units, plus elevators. Income limits.
3755 Tutt Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80922
At Affinity at Colorado Springs we’ve created a new kind of 55+ lifestyle community for people who are ambitious about the years ahead and aren’t willing to compromise their freedom.Rents start at $1,460, which includes everything: utilities, WiFi, expanded television services, swimming pool, hot...
Being out of town I have never visited the community, however when we speak to our family they say the staff are super friendly and was very helpful moving our loved one in. They also so there are plenty of...
750 E Cheyenne Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80905
Tamarac Apartments is a 55+ Community built in 2003. This Beautiful building is located in Colorado Springs near shopping centers. The staff provide daily planned activities. Come enjoy wonderful neighbors. This community is pet friendly too.
Care services were not applicable. This is independent living within a senior apartment complex.
3125 Sinton Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
3455 N Carefree Cir., Colorado Springs, CO 80917
3495 American Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
101 S Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
5735 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
1912 Eastlake Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
330 Elkton Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
725 S. Weber St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903
380 North Limit Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
405 E Saint Elmo Ave # 405, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
555 Rockrimmon Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
2525 S State Highway 115, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
On average, independent living communities in our Colorado Springs partner network cost around $4,140 each month.[01] Note that this number includes associated fees and service add-ons that real residents paid in 2022. Additional fees associated with independent living communities may include one-time admission fees or monthly fees for extra services like the following:
The costs below represent average baseline costs that residents paid, and give you a sense of the costs in other local areas. Note that these numbers may or may not reflect add-on fees or upgrades that seniors commonly pay in an independent living community.
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In Colorado Springs, seniors use personal resources to pay independent living fees — the same way they pay for a mortgage or monthly rent. Below, you’ll find information on private payment methods and resources that may help Colorado Springs residents with the following:
You’ll also find private pay tips to help you figure out how to pay for an independent senior living community using your own income and assets.
Colorado is one of the more tax-friendly states for seniors, offering notably low property taxes and deductions on retirement incomes. Specifically, these deductions are meant for taxpayers 55+ or beneficiaries of a pension after the death of a working loved one.
Generally, when seniors begin to think about paying for retirement, they start with their personal income sources — savings, pensions, investment returns, and Social Security benefits. Depending on your personal resources, you can also turn to the following methods to fund your independent living community:
In Colorado Springs, there are two different kinds of independent living facilities: stand-alone independent living facilities and communities with assisted living and memory care capacities. Stand-alone independent living facilities are regulated like apartment buildings through the Planning and Community Development Neighborhood Services office. Like apartments, independent living communities must adhere to the following regulations:
For more information, review the Colorado Springs Fair Housing informational guide or visit their website. To submit a concern or complaint about a property within El Paso county limits, you can call the Planning and Community Development office. They’ll flag conditions in the community and give the landlord 30 days to solve the issue.
Under Colorado law, tenants’ rights aim to protect them against potentially unsafe or unfair conditions. In Colorado, this means the following:
It may be helpful to review your rights as a renter through the Colorado Springs Fair Housing website before you move in. You can also review your rights through the city’s Renter’s Rights 2022 packet, so you know how to spot and report potential abuses. If you have contacted your landlord in writing several times about an issue and it has yet to be resolved, you can dial 3-1-1 to contact the Department of Health and Environment.
If the independent living community offers on-site assisted living and memory care services, that community is additionally regulated by the Colorado Department of Health as they are considered care facilities. Such facilities are required to comply with the following state and federal regulations:
To review inspection information on a facility offering both independent living and assisted living, get in touch with the Colorado State Department of Health. You can explore public records and facility licensing or register complaints by visiting their website or by sending a request via email. To review specific contact details or learn more about specific Colorado senior living regulations, explore the state resources listed below. Alternatively, if you think you may need care services, consider looking into one of Colorado Springs’ assisted living facilities.
If you’re living with a disability, there are several federal nondiscrimination laws in place to protect you from housing discrimination due to the disability. Moreover, these laws require landlords and community managers to give you reasonable accommodations and modifications in activities, programs, and housing. The laws include the following:
If you have a disability, you have the right to request accommodations and reasonable modifications from the landlord or community manager. Reasonable accommodations are defined as changes to community policies. The following are some examples of accommodations that a landlord could make for a tenant:
Modifications indicate structural changes to individual units and common areas. The following are some examples of modifications:
Nondiscrimination laws apply to all senior living communities in Colorado Springs. Property owners are required to pay for these modifications unless doing so poses an undue financial or administrative burden. For more information, explore this detailed infographic on reasonable accommodations and modifications.
30 S. Nevada Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO, 80903
Phone: 719-444-7891
Citizens Advocate
4300 Cherry Creek Drive
South Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-692-2000
TDD line for hearing impaired: 7-1-1
Colorado Springs does not currently have COVID-19 regulations in effect for independent living communities. If you are concerned about COVID-19 in your independent living community, you can find general updates, testing, and vaccine information on the Colorado COVID-19 website. You can also keep an eye on COVID-19 updates in El Paso County on the CDC COVID-19 by county website.
At all times, the CDC recommends the following:
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Colorado Springs has an active and lively retirement community, with no shortage of independent living homes and rave reviews from residents. Additionally, it’s an incredibly pet-friendly culture — all of our partnering independent living communities welcome pets, and 36% also offer pet care while you’re out and about.
Our partner network offers two types of independent living communities. Some function as independent living facilities only, whereas others offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care all on one campus.
As the years roll by, some individuals experience different health needs or require higher levels of care. Some seniors prefer not to move if their health changes or they need more assistance with daily life. For those who prefer to age in place, a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) may be right for you.
The main differences between CCRCs and other independent living communities are the pricing structure and the level of care provided. In a CCRC, residents pay a substantial buy-in fee to secure long-term, higher levels of care. This also secures a resident’s monthly fees in the event that their care needs change. Some seniors opt to cover this fee with funds from the sale of a home. In essence, it’s paying in advance for a peaceful future without the worry of paying for care.
If you’re looking for a community in Colorado Springs to stay in for most or all of retirement years, you might consider one of our five partnering independent living communities with continuing care options. In Colorado Springs, continuing care retirement communities offer the following to their residents:
In reviews of our partner facilities, residents have hugely positive things to say about continuing care lifestyles and how they make life easier. Even family and loved ones notice the difference that extra care can make. One loved one writes that their mother in a continuing care community has “regained a sense of youth” during her time there, not having to worry about meeting future care needs.
Maybe you don’t need extra medical care or therapies — maybe you’re just looking to relax and enjoy retirement. For seniors looking to fill their social calendar a bit more and spend less time managing a house, independent living is the way to go.
In Colorado Springs, independent living community members often come for the mountains and climate but stay for the friendships they make. From outdoor and indoor gaming to hiking groups, there’s always something happening in Colorado Springs’ exciting retiree community. Given the community orientation around Colorado’s thrilling outdoor scene, 82% of independent living facilities in our partner network have an outdoor common area for community members to enjoy together. Four communities even have on-site golf courses, and seven have swimming pools for the warmer months.
In the few colder months of the year in Colorado, independent living communities also offer these indoor common spaces for gathering:
No matter where your interests lie, you always have a place in the social connections of local independent living communities.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older in Colorado Springs, according to the U.S. Census Bureau
Some seniors living further up in the mountains experience breathing issues, which brings them down to Colorado Springs as their health requires a lower elevation. The elevation is still high in the Springs, averaging around 6,000 feet above sea level. If you’re moving from out of state, you may find it beneficial to get heart and lung testing before settling at Colorado Springs’ altitude.
Colorado Springs’ fantastic hospitals are one of the major draws in the city. Two hospital systems in particular stand out above the rest for excellent care and specializations in senior health.
UCHealth Memorial is ranked No. 1 in Colorado Springs and is high performing in 11 adult conditions and procedures. According to U.S. News and World Report, UCHealth provides excellent care in cardiac and lung issues among patients.[05]
Penrose-St. Francis is another distinguished hospital in the Colorado Springs metro area. Highly ranked in six adult procedures and conditions, U.S. News and World Report indicates that Penrose-St. Francis specializes in orthopedics, cardiac conditions, neurology, and nephrology.[05]
While 91% of partner communities in Colorado Springs offer complimentary transportation options, you also have several other ways of getting around the city. Downtown Colorado Springs has a wealth of conveniences. Most people use cars to get their errands done throughout the city. Taxis, Ubers, and Lyft rides are also plentiful in the Colorado Springs metro area.
The metro area has the following public transportation options:
Colorado Springs is considered moderately walkable, according to Walkscore. The following scores consider transportation accessibility in the area and are out of 100:
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With such close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and a welcoming climate, there’s never a dull moment in Colorado Springs. From incredible natural beauty to vibrant senior communities, explore activities for Colorado Springs seniors below.
For physically fit seniors who love to connect over shared experiences, the activities scene in Colorado Springs can’t be beat. Enjoy exploring with groups like the Pikes Peak Over the Hill Gang or playing in a tournament with the Pikes Peak Pickleball Association. Seasoned hikers will surely enjoy the nearby state parks and winter skiing destinations, which are just a few hours’ drive away from Colorado Springs. Closer to home, stunning Pikes Peak makes for an exhilarating drive with a view like none other. Seniors can also enjoy a leisurely stroll among natural wonders with an afternoon in the Garden of the Gods.
For seniors who’d rather enjoy a day of indoor gaming and fine dining, an outing to neighboring Cripple Creek has endless fun. Enjoy a day out in one of the four Cripple Creek Casinos. In the town’s charming historic setting, it makes for a lovely getaway.
Independent living facilities in Colorado Springs have lively event calendars. But for those who enjoy socializing outside of home, there are numerous options as well. In the suburbs and neighboring communities, the Woodland Park Senior Center and the Fountain Valley Senior Center both offer a range of activities, including game nights, quilting gatherings, painting meet-ups, day trips, and more.
Closer to downtown, the Colorado Springs Senior Center holds community health classes, movie nights, counseling services, and other activities. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Over 50 activities website features dozens of events, discounts, and education for seniors.
Colorado Springs residents also love a good party, and the city holds multiple festivals and parades throughout the year. Perennial favorites include events like the following:
The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is unquestionably one of the world’s best, most inclusive and accessible museums — and one of the crowning achievements of Colorado Springs. Olympic enthusiasts will love learning more about Olympians over the years and their moments of glory. Additionally, the museum has thrilling innovations to ensure that everyone who visits the museum can enjoy it equitably. You can find more on the museum’s accessibility measures on their website.
For an afternoon of mid-century nostalgia and stunning scenery, consider strolling through the Old Colorado City Historic District or booking a journey on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. On this route, passengers enjoy a full bar and luxurious dining in a vintage, mid-century coach as it coasts through a 24-mile round-trip ride through the Royal Gorge Region. The railroad is nationally recognized for its incredible panoramic views of the scenic Royal Gorge.
Revel Province, Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living and The Belcaro are the top-rated Independent Living facilities near Colorado Springs, CO. These Independent Living facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Independent Living in Colorado Springs is 3,788 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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