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.
10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Colorado Springs, CO
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.Read more
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.
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- What families are saying about alzheimers care in Colorado Springs
- Costs of memory care in the Colorado Springs area
- How people pay for memory care in Colorado Springs
- Understand Colorado Springs laws and regulations for memory care facilities
- Get to know memory care in Colorado Springs
- What to expect from memory care living in Colorado Springs
- Explore senior care with confidence
- Unfamiliar with Colorado Springs? Highlights for seniors
What families are saying about alzheimers care in Colorado Springs
Recent reviews for alzheimers care in Colorado Springs
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Costs of memory care in the Colorado Springs area
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:
- Community fees. In Colorado Springs, these averaged around $2,750.
- Care needs. These fees vary depending on whether the resident’s care needs are considered low or high; in Colorado Springs, these fees averaged between $1,000 and $2,410 each month.
- Daily respite fees. For reference, in Colorado Springs, these fell around $191.[01]
These costs include features, amenities, and services typical to memory care communities which may include the following:
- Room and board
- Housekeeping
- Linen and laundry services
- Individualized care and medication management
- 24-hour supervision and emergency monitoring
- Regularly scheduled therapies
- Frequent community activities
The below chart represents some average baseline costs you may see reflected in memory care facilities in Colorado Springs and surrounding areas.
Average monthly cost of Alzheimers Care in Colorado Springs, CO vs. nearby cities
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How people pay for memory care in Colorado Springs
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 benefits
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.
Resources for Colorado Springs veterans
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:
- Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapters
- Colorado Springs American Legion Posts
- Colorado Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) chapters
Explore more resources for Colorado Springs veterans below.
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Resources for Colorado Springs veterans
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:
- Crutches
- Oxygen
- Wheelchairs
- Gait trainers
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.
Home and Community Based Services
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:
- Personal aids, such as eyeglasses, orthotic devices, hearing aids, and orthopedic shoes
- Nursing services
- Personal care
- Medical supplies
- Respite care
- Physical, speech, and occupational therapies
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:
- Brain injuries
- Spinal cord injuries
- Mental health needs
- Developmental disabilities
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:
- Medical equipment
- Hospital stays
- Some prescription medications.
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:
- The Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) helps seniors and their loved ones navigate Medicare enrollment and benefits to make sure they get the right coverage for their needs
- Colorado Medicare Savings Programs help low-income seniors by covering some Medicare coinsurance and deductible costs
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
Understand Colorado Springs laws and regulations for memory care facilities
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:
- A physically safe and sanitary environment
- Room and board
- Protective oversight
- Systems for addressing resident concerns
- Social care and resident engagement
- Nursing services, as long as care needs don’t exceed regular 24-hour medical care[03]
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.
Regulation in Colorado Springs
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:
- Guide to Colorado regulations
- Overview of Colorado assisted living laws and regulations
- Standards and regulations for assisted living
- Guide of consumer resources
Medicaid and Medicare certification for memory care facilities
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.
Colorado Department of Health contact information
4300 Cherry Creek Drive
South Denver, CO, 80246
Phone: 303-692-2836
Email: cdphe.healthfacilities@state.co.us
COVID-19 regulations for Colorado Springs memory care facilities
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.
Get to know memory care in Colorado Springs
What to expect from memory care living in Colorado Springs
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.
Local improvement efforts
In 2016, local governance committed to an Age Friendly Pikes Peak initiative. This initiative targeted improvements in eight stated domains of livability:
- Housing
- Social participation
- Respect and social inclusion
- Civic participation and employment
- Communication and information
- Community support and health services
- Outdoor spaces and buildings
- Transportation[04]
They’ve addressed several points of this by hosting organizations to help guide these efforts:
- Dementia Friendly Colorado Springs. This organization’s specialized programs and services work to support individuals with dementia. Additionally, they teach businesses, institutions, and community members across the city to accommodate individuals with dementia by recognizing the signs of dementia and interacting supportively.
- Colorado Alzheimer’s Association chapter. This office provides support services and education to those facing the challenges of dementia. Their programming works to reduce the stigma around dementia and raise awareness.
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.
Personalized physical care
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:
- Diabetic care
- Incontinence care
- Ambulatory care
- Medication management
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.
Sensory-driven details
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:
- Warm, freshly cleaned and scented hand towels
- Soft music during mealtimes
- Artful centerpieces to engage senses
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:
- Painting or fiber arts
- Exercise
- Brain fitness
- Music therapy
- Pet therapy
- A community outing
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Health care for seniors in Colorado Springs
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.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital
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 Health Services from Centura Health
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 University of Colorado Hospital
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.
Transportation for seniors in Colorado Springs
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.
- Envida serves seniors and people with disabilities throughout Colorado Springs. View their service map on the linked Envida website, or call 719-633-4677 for specific route and service information.
- Mountain Metropolitan ADA Paratransit serves riders with disabilities. Residents with disabilities who cannot safely use the metropolitan bus services can use Mountain Metro’s ADA paratransit service with their caregivers to help ensure safe transportation.
- FindHelp offers numerous resources for contacts in everything from transit to food to care. With access to more than 30 transportation providers serving seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities, you’re sure to find options for your loved one on their Colorado Springs transportation page.
Senior activities in Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs offers the best of city amenities with breathtaking natural beauty. Explore dementia-friendly activities for Colorado Springs seniors below.
Stepping outdoors
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.
Community outings
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:
- Scenic van rides
- Shopping trips
- Field trips
- Concerts
- Community events, such as the Festival of Lights Parade or hot air balloons at the Labor Day Liftoff
ADA accessible attractions
Colorado Springs is becoming increasingly more accessible for everyone to enjoy. For those who use a wheelchair, accessible museums include the following:
- The U.S. Olympic and Paralympic Museum is one of the world’s best and most inclusive museums, where history enthusiasts will love learning more about Olympians over the years.
- The Cheyenne Mountain Zoo is a great place to enjoy animal wildlife.
- The Royal Gorge Dinosaur Experience is perfect for dinosaur enthusiasts and the inner child in all of us.
Frequently Asked Questions
Brookdale Monument Valley Park, The Retreat at Sunny Vista 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 4925.25 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
The 43 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 $4925.25. 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.
References
A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2023). Population estimates: Colorado Springs city, Colorado (V2021). [Data set]. QuickFacts.
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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