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.
My father was a resident at Brookdale Vista Grande briefly for a Respite stay and most everything was very good for him there. This was our first and only experience and it went well. My father said that the...
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...
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.
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...
The staff is fantastic , caring and compassionate. The executive director is not a good manager. Period. When her cleaning person was out due to a death on the family, there were no temps to take her...
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...
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...
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...
I'm not sure that my husband got the best care at Bear Creek Senior Living. After his 2nd day, he fell out of bed and broke his hip/hit his head.
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.
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....
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...
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...
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!...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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.
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:...
We developed a proprietary recommendation system that ranks communities based on factors
we know are important to seniors and their families:
We’ve collected data from and about our network of more than 14,000 senior living communities in the U.S. for over twenty years, and we update this information at least once a year.
Additionally, we’ve gathered over 350,000 reviews from senior living residents and family members to provide first-hand accounts of what senior living communities are really like.
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.
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:
Colorado Springs has several veterans membership programs that offer valuable resources for seniors. You’ll also find resource centers and veterans service officers in Colorado Springs that are available to help you navigate federal veterans benefits. Read on to learn about local resources and VA benefits that can help during your loved one’s stay in memory care.
Veterans or spouses of deceased veterans in Colorado Springs can use benefits from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to cover the costs of memory care while in assisted living. If a veteran is enrolled in VA health care, they may be eligible to apply for and receive additional benefits on top of their pension, like the Aid and Attendance benefit. This benefit is generous and can be used for anything improving quality of life, such as living in a memory care community or in-home health care.
Enrollment for these benefits can be tricky to navigate. Before starting the application process, we recommend speaking to a knowledgeable veterans benefits advisor, called veterans services officers, to get your loved one their rightful benefits as a veteran or surviving spouse.
In Colorado Springs, the Pikes Peak library system offers a wealth of veterans information through their veterans resource section. These resources cover everything from local veterans gatherings to how to obtain benefits to support for veterans’ basic needs. Other local veteran service centers that can help a senior enroll in VA benefits include the local American Legion posts or Colorado Veterans Project. You can also find a detailed outline of veterans benefits through the Pikes Peak Agency on Aging (PPACG).
Additional ways you can access veterans advocacy include the following:
Explore more resources for Colorado Springs veterans below.
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Main Office
5850 Championship View, Suite 130
Colorado Springs, CO 80922
Phone: 719-520-7750
Email: vet@elpasoco.com
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Additional Colorado Veterans Service Offices by county
Mt. Carmel Veterans Service Center
Phone: 719-772-7000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Colorado Veterans Project
P.O. Box 1422
Eastlake, CO 80614
Email: info@coloradoveteransproject.org
VFW Post 4051 – The Pikes Peak Post
430 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-632-9874
VFW Post 101 – Marion L Willis Post
702 S. Tejon St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone: 719-632-2776
Hours: Tuesday through Sunday, 3 p.m. – 9:30 p.m.
VFW Post 3917 – Cheyenne Mountain Post
4715 Clearview Drive
Colorado Springs, CO 80911
Phone: 719-392-8677
Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.; Sunday 8 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Medicaid is a state- and federal-funded service providing health coverage to low-income citizens. Colorado Springs seniors in memory care receive Medicaid benefits through Colorado Community Health Alliance (CCHA), the local branch of Colorado’s greater Medicaid program called Health First Colorado. While CCHA doesn’t pay for memory care, they do offer assistance with certain prescription drugs and medical equipment, such as the following:
CCHA also offers a helpful list of health information for seniors on their website, which you can explore for answers to all kinds of general health questions. For more general questions about Medicaid programs for seniors, check out the Pike’s Peak Area Agency on Aging (PPACG). They released an adult Medicaid book detailing all state-specific programs applying to seniors along with a 2022 Yellow Book, a comprehensive information and assistance directory.
Additional medical and nonmedical memory care services can be covered through Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). This is Health First Colorado’s Medicaid waiver program that can be used in assisted living and memory care facilities contracted with a resident’s managed care provider or in the senior’s home. This HCBS waiver enables individuals to live and get care in the home or community of their choice instead of an institutional setting.
HCBS waiver programs can help cover costs for the following types of assisted living services in Colorado:
Health First Colorado also offers an Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver for seniors and people with disabilities. This waiver may help pay for memory care. Health First Colorado also has specific HCBS waivers for adults with the following health complications:
Speak with a Health First Colorado representative to help determine eligibility and choose an HCBS waiver. Additionally, an ombudsman through the PPACG can help with any issues you may encounter as you try to access Medicaid benefits and other long-term care service complications. Get started by exploring the resources on Health First Colorado benefits and waivers, which are listed below.
Colorado Springs resident Medicaid resources
Health First Colorado
1570 Grant St.
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 800-221-3943
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
For seniors over 65 who paid their Medicare taxes, or who are married to someone who has, this federal health insurance program provides assistance paying for some types of care for seniors. Medicare will not cover room and board fees during your loved one’s stay in memory care, but it can cover some long-term care costs such as the following:
If you’d like to know what Medicare will cover for your loved one, dial 2-1-1 or visit the federal Medicare website. You can also find help at your local Social Security Administration offices and through a local ombudsman with the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging. Ombudsmen act as advocates to help ensure you get the Medicare services you need. Additionally, these programs can also help you secure Medicare benefits for your loved one and potentially gain financial assistance:
Colorado Springs resident Medicare resources
Find a Colorado regional SHIP location
Phone: 888-696-7213
Ombudsman program website
Agency on Aging Ombudsman: 719-471-2096
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.[01] 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.
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.
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.[01] 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:
Brookdale Vista Grande, Melody Living of Colorado Springs and Brookdale Skyline 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 $4,877 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
The 39 memory care facilities near you in Colorado Springs, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Colorado Springs, Colorado, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Colorado Springs, Colorado, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado ranges from $1300 to $10450. The average Memory Care cost in Colorado Springs, Colorado is $4,877. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Colorado Springs, Colorado typically starts at $1300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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