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10 Best Independent Living Communities in El Paso County, CO

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Photo of Revel Province
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[name removed] and her team are great!! They are absolutely focused on doing what is right for the residents at the Province. My mom was one of the original tenants. She met many very nice people and...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Province is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...
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I live in Florida and my daughter lives in CO I agree to move closer to her, my son in law works in this community and I only hear great thinks, when I came for a tour I stay in the guest suite to experience...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Summit Glen is probably best for those that are not looking for an active lifestyle. In other words it is best for more seniors that just want a relaxing environment. The staff is amazing and helpful. ...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
We believe that Summit Glen is so much more than walls and windows - it's a place to enjoy home-cooked meals, game night, or a quiet evening with family and friends. It's where you always feel comfortable, safe, and secure.At Summit Glen, our management teams live on-site, and are available 24...
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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Have had trouble with call necklace and people coming to help wihtin reasonable time. Issues have been addresses immediately and all is better now. Concerbibg helpful staff around.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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The staff at Inn at Garden Plaza are professional and personable. The housekeeping is reliable and friendly. Limited to 30 minutes per weekly visit, but that is enough to vacuum, dust, mop, clean the...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Inn at Garden Plaza is dedicated to helping seniors live active, vibrant lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Setting the standard for independent living, The Inn at Garden Plaza offers a homelike environment with the charm of resort-style living. Friendly associates take care of tedious...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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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....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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[name removed] was always available and helped everything run smoothly. [name removed] was very friendly and engaged with the residents. I highly recommend Sunridge.
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Situated in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains in northeastern Colorado Springs, Sunridge is a waking dream. We're conveniently close to shopping, excellent healthcare and fine dining. Our all-inclusive...
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Photo of Aspen Trail Retirement Resort
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We moved in shortly after Aspen Trail opened and plan to live here as long as possible. Lots of good friends, activities every day, more food than we can eat. The staff goes out of their way for us. We feel...
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Aspen Trail, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on New Car Drive in Colorado Springs. We look forward to opening brand new during the Fall of 2020! Aspen Trail will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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...
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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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....
Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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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...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living
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Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Home Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Home Care: Home care relies on trained aides to provide companionship and non-medical care for seniors living at home.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Senior Apartments
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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

What families are saying about independent living in El Paso County

Recent reviews for independent living in El Paso County

The Bridge at Colorado Springs

4.3
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!

Inn at Garden Plaza in Colorado Springs, CO

5.0
I share my gratitude an affirmation directly with each staff member here. The apartment sizes and the amenities that are offered to the residents are great!

Broadmoor Court in Colorado Springs, CO

4.3
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 ...
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Cost of independent living in El Paso County, CO

The average cost of senior living in El Paso County is 3872.68 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brookside, CO with an average of 1522.22 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in El Paso County, CO vs. nearby counties

El Paso County, CO

$3,873/mo

Brookside, CO

$1,522/mo

Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What is independent living?

Independent living offers a stress-free lifestyle for older adults. Independent living communities don’t provide personal care or supervision, but do offer generally healthy adults opportunities for socialization and hassle-free living. Independent living services often include:

  • Nutritious meals and snacks
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Home maintenance and repairs
  • Social activities and outings
Complete guide to independent living
How to Choose an Independent Living Community: 10 Key Considerations
An Active, Engaging Retirement: Top 5 Benefits of Independent Senior Living Communities
Are You Ready for Independent Living? Ask Yourself These 14 Questions

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Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Province, Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living and Brookdale Monument Valley Park are the top rated independent living facilities near El Paso County, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 26 independent living facilities near El Paso County, Colorado. See the full list.

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