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Sunny Colorado Springs, with its temperate weather and striking natural beauty, has more and more new residents falling in love with it every day. There’s always something to do or somewhere beautiful to enjoy, and the wide variety of senior apartments in Colorado Springs gives you a front seat to all of it.
Senior apartment communities welcome seniors 55+ who are craving more simplicity in their lives, more of a focus on enjoying themselves. With maintenance covered and easy accessibility to the area’s most attractive conveniences, these apartment communities offer a convenient and rewarding lifestyle at affordable rates.
In this guide to senior apartments in Colorado Springs, we share our local proprietary data and reviews from senior residents to provide you with local senior apartment costs, features, and ways seniors tend to pay. You’ll also find local and state-specific apartment regulations, important senior resources in Colorado Springs, and local senior-specific attractions.
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Very nice people and clean, upbeat place. Slow getting going with administrative tasks. I'm happy mom is here. She will do well and seems happy. A few surprises; Didn't realize medicare supplement insurance is only regional and only changed at months end. This lapse caused some expensive drug outlays. Broadmoor did not get the docs drug list right at one point and we had to correct. (no harm done though) . Over all I believe it will be a great place. this year will tell the story.
It's great, it's a really good place! It's clean, and the staff is very friendly. It's really a very good value. The activities are great with a lot of fun things to do. They don't have meals here, it's an independent place, but they do have occasional potlucks.
This community is a gold nugget. If the family member is able to live in an "independent living" facility, this is a hidden treasure for sure. I met a new resident who told me that his kids found this place for him and he was nervous about it and thought it was a little pricy but said he was so glad he was there and he didn't mind the price. I told him that I felt the same way for my mother! I searched so many places and it by far has the largest living room! Very clean and everyone I have met are happy and involved there with the community events and each other. They invite my mother all the time. Staff is caring and great!
3475 American Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
Downsize on Responsibility NOT Fun! Enjoy Independent Senior (55+) Living at its best at The Belcaro Senior Apartment Homes. Prices for these spacious homes are extremely affordable allowing you the flexibility to contract only the services you need. You may choose vendors from our list of...
I have a corner apartment on the 3rd floor and it is 953 square feet. I have a one bedroom, but they also have 2 bedroom and studios not sure of the sizes on those. it is independent living with a...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
3495 American Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80917
5735 North Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
1912 Eastlake Boulevard, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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
On average, senior apartments in Colorado Springs cost around $1,433 in 2022.[01] As we entered the first months of 2023, the lowest cost for a one-bedroom senior apartment in Colorado Springs landed at $691 per month. The highest ran around $1,600 per month, barring some luxury outliers with additional independent living-style amenities. Bear in mind that these costs can vary depending on the following:
Below are some of the amenities typically included in the baseline costs of senior apartments:
The following figures represent baseline costs for Colorado Springs senior apartments. These figures can help compare prices across the area. Keep in mind, these figures don’t necessarily account for additional fees, such as pet rent, amenity upgrades, or entrance fees.
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Seniors typically use their personal resources — like income from pensions, Social Security, etc. — to pay rent on Colorado Springs senior apartments, just like they’d pay for any other apartment. If you’re also looking to learn about covering costs for future care needs in your apartment, you may find it helpful to learn about Medicaid and Medicare. These programs can offer help with in-home care or assisted living costs, should you need them later on.
Below, you’ll find information on a senior’s typical private payment methods, as well as local resources that may help you with the following:
You’ll find tips that’ll help you figure out how to pay for a senior apartment in Colorado Springs and any additional care needs that may come up in the future.
When seniors begin to think about paying for a senior apartment, they typically start with their personal income sources — savings, pensions, investment returns, and Social Security benefits. Colorado is additionally known as one of the more tax-friendly states toward seniors, offering low property taxes and deductions on retirement incomes. Specifically, these deductions are meant for taxpayers over age 55 or beneficiaries of a pension after the death of a working loved one. Depending on your resources, you can also turn to the following methods to fund your senior apartment:
In Colorado Springs, senior apartment landlords must adhere to standard regulations in place for traditional apartment buildings, such as the following:
Under Colorado law, a tenant’s rights are comprehensive and function to protect them against potentially unsafe or unfair housing conditions. In Colorado, landlords are required to meet the following standards:
Before moving into a senior apartment it may be helpful to review your rights as a renter through the Colorado Springs Fair Housing website. 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. You can dial 3-1-1 to contact the Department of Health and Environment about any issues.
Beyond the more general apartment regulations, senior apartments tend to also have age requirements for tenants. For example, some senior apartments allow seniors age 55 and up, while others start at age 62. Most senior apartments list these details on their websites, but be sure to check with the specific apartment community manager if you have questions.
If you’re living with a disability, federal nondiscrimination laws protect you from housing discrimination due to your disability. Moreover, these laws require landlords to give you reasonable accommodations and modifications in activities, programs, and housing. The laws include the following:
If you’re a senior with a disability, you have the right to request reasonable accommodations and modifications from the landlord. Reasonable accommodations are defined as changes to community policies. The following examples are the types of accommodations that can be asked of landlords:
Modifications include structural changes to individual units and common areas. The following are the types of reasonable modifications that could be asked of landlords:
Nondiscrimination laws apply to all senior apartments 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 other examples of reasonable accommodations and modifications.
Colorado Springs doesn’t currently have COVID-19 regulations in place for senior apartments. If you have concerns about COVID-19 during your apartment community search, you should always reach out to prospective complexes about their specific practices. You can also find general COVID-19 updates and information regarding vaccinations, testing, and more on the Colorado COVID-19 website. Below are the current CDC suggestions for preventing COVID-19 in apartment complexes:
Facility cleanliness. Community managers should take care to keep all public area surfaces disinfected.
Masking. Masks are encouraged in public areas.
Social distancing. Management is encouraged to create open spaces when possible and residents are encouraged to practice social distancing.
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Nestled in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains is lovely, temperate Colorado Springs. A simple drive through the city makes it obvious that the energy here is cheerful. People are genuinely happy to be living here, and it shows.
From the beautiful scenery and welcoming climate to the burgeoning local market, there’s much to draw people in. Oftentimes, people come to Colorado Springs for work at one of the colleges, military bases, or hospitals, and they stay for the natural and cultural environment. Parents move to Colorado Springs to be closer to their children, and just like that, the senior population grows each year.
Assisted living is the biggest senior living option in Colorado Springs, and it may be a good fit for you if you’re needing a little extra assistance in your day-to-day life. But for independent seniors who don’t need additional care, there are plenty of senior apartments scattered across the sprawling city.
With hospital systems on one side of the city and luxury resorts on the other, there isn’t a lot of distance between luxury and value options in Colorado Springs. You can have a value apartment community right next to a luxury community, with the same access to all nearby conveniences and amenities.
Inside the communities themselves is where you’ll find the main differences. Luxury communities in Colorado Springs feature extravagant clubhouses, event calendars, elevated in-unit finishes, top-of-the-line fitness centers, and higher security with controlled access to the community.
Value communities can sometimes apply income restrictions and feature more standard versions of many of the same amenities. The lodgings may be pared-down and the finishes less fancy, but most of these communities still offer light activity schedules, community lounges and game rooms, free Wi-Fi, and more.
Colorado Springs embraces its high-desert, Old West locale in their community designs. You’ll find traditional American patterns, earth-baked color schemes, and rocky exteriors to mirror the terrain. Sometimes, these elements are blended with more modern touches to make for a sophisticated ambience. In other communities, you’ll find Western motifs mixed with nostalgic designs and neutral colors, hearkening back to fond memories of years past.
The Rocky Mountains are the undisputed star of Coloradan style, but in the Springs, they’ve perfected the art of bringing the outdoors in. With earthy, Southwestern adornments, natural finishes, and thoughtful nods toward fitting into the scenery, senior apartment communities love to celebrate their stunning locale.
On the western side of the city, apartment communities move further up into the mountains. At these communities, you’ll find larger windows and quick access to state parks. In some instances, natural wonders, such as the Garden of the Gods, are just a stone’s throw away from some neighboring senior apartment communities.
Nearer to downtown, there’s more of an emphasis on nearby conveniences and modern amenities. But Coloradans still love to enjoy the views. Even downtown, scenic walking trails border many senior apartment communities — offering residents a chance to actively enjoy the outdoors without going too far from home.
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Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Colorado Springs population, per the U.S. Census Bureau
Some seniors experiencing breathing issues move to Colorado Springs from further up in the mountains, as their health comes to need a lower elevation. The elevation is still high in the Springs, averaging around 6,000 feet above sea level. Others, moving from out of state, have found they needed heart and lung testing before settling at Colorado Springs’ altitude.
With specializations in heart and lung health care, Colorado Springs 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 the No. 1 ranked hospital in Colorado Springs and is high performing in 11 adult conditions and procedures. According to the 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]
As one of 130 large cities, Colorado Springs is considered the 38th most walkable city in the nation, according to WalkScore. Most people use cars to navigate the city, but one of the benefits of living in Colorado Springs is a wealth of conveniences throughout. You don’t have to go far to access grocery stores or shopping centers. And suburbs, such as Manitou Springs and Old Colorado Springs, are designed to be more walking-friendly.
For those without their own forms of transportation, our partner senior apartments in Colorado Springs offer on-site transportation services. Additionally, the city does offer the following public transportation options:
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With close proximity to the Rocky Mountains and such a welcoming climate, there’s never a dull moment in Colorado Springs. From the vibrant community to incredible natural beauty just a short drive away, there’s no shortage of activities for Colorado Springs seniors.
For physically fit seniors who love a challenge, the Manitou Springs incline hike is incredibly rewarding. Colorado Springs has a huge emphasis on healthy living, so many enjoy building up their strength to climb the stairs of the incline as their daily exercise.
For seniors who’d rather enjoy a day of gaming and fine dining, an outing to neighboring Cripple Creek has endless fun. With the four legendary Cripple Creek Casinos in a charming historic setting, it makes for a lovely getaway.
Winter skiing destinations are only a couple hours away from Colorado Springs. Closer to home, awe-inspiring state parks are just outside the city. For example, stunning Pikes Peak makes for an exhilarating drive with a view like none other. Or, for a leisurely stroll among natural wonders, you can spend an afternoon exploring the Garden of the Gods.
Indoor adventurers and art enthusiasts may also find a haven in Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. From theaters and music venues to museums and more, there’s so much natural and cultural beauty to drink in here.
While some senior apartment complexes keep a resident-run calendar of on-site group activities, other communities may offer few to no events. Enjoying friendly connections is a vital part of happiness at any age. And, for seniors who like to keep their social calendars busy, there are plenty of senior centers offering events in the Springs.
The Colorado Springs Senior Center offers community events like health classes, movie nights, counselling services, and other activities. Additionally, the Colorado Springs Over 50 activities website features dozens of events, discounts, and education for local seniors.
Other senior centers serve smaller neighborhood communities. For example, the Woodland Park Senior Center and the Fountain Valley Senior Center both recently organized game nights, quilting gatherings, painting meet-ups, day trips, and other events for locals.
Among Colorado Springs’ crowning achievements, the U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is one of the world’s best, most inclusive and accessible museums. History enthusiasts will love learning more about Olympians and their moments of glory. Additionally, the museum has thrilling accessibility innovations to ensure that all museum visitors can enjoy it equitably. You can find more on the museum’s accessibility and inclusive design on their website.
For an afternoon of mid-century nostalgia and scenery, consider a stroll through the Old Colorado City Historic District or book a trip on the Royal Gorge Route Railroad. The railroad takes passengers on a 24-mile, round-trip journey through the nearby Royal Gorge Region. The railroad is nationally recognized for its incredible panoramic views of the scenic Royal Gorge. You can even enjoy a full bar and dine in a luxurious, vintage mid-century coach.
The Belcaro, The Village at Homewood Point and Tamarac Apartments are the top-rated Senior Apartments facilities near Colorado Springs, CO. These Senior Apartments facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Senior Apartments in Colorado Springs is 1,990 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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