36 Residential Care Homes near Colorado Springs, CO

 

Care Homes in Colorado Springs, CO

 

Residential care homes — sometimes called care homes, board and care homes, group homes, or personal care homes — are often houses in residential neighborhoods that are adapted, equipped, and staffed to care for a small number of residents, usually 10 or less. Similar to assisted living but in a smaller, more residential setting, these homes provide supervision, organized events, and assistance with activities of daily living (ADLs). This means care homes can help with everyday routines but typically do not provide 24-hour skilled nursing assistance.

Cost of Personal Care Homes in Colorado Springs, CO

The median monthly cost for a room in a Colorado Springs care home is about $3,150 in the city proper, and $3,575 within the metropolitan area. The median monthly cost for a room in a care home in the state of Colorado is about $4,450. However, the cost of living in a care home depends largely on location. Since the homes are private residences, costs are tied to real estate value and therefore may vary greatly.

A Place for Mom’s local Senior Living Advisors can help find the right residential care home in Colorado Springs for you or your loved one.

Learn More About Colorado Springs, CO

 

Cost of Living

 

The cost of living in Colorado Springs is very close to the national average, and in some cases, is even a little less expensive. Colorado Springs is a great choice if you or your loved one would like to benefit from the convenience of city life without paying top dollar to do so. The following ratings are based on a system where a score of 100 represents the cost of the national average.

Cost-of-living index	Grocery index	Health care	Median rent	Rent burden	Median home value	Median family income	Estate tax
105	98	95	$1,235	18.6%	$232,601	$54,228	None

 

 

Local Hospitals

 

For many seniors, the proximity to quality medical communities can be a major factor in deciding on a new place to live. The Colorado Springs area is home to a number of highly regarded hospitals, and the following often rank among the region’s best:

• Penrose-St.Francis Health Services – Penrose-St. Francis is a 522-bed acute care community located in Colorado Springs. The hospital has a 24/7 emergency room and specializes in fields such as cancer treatment, heart and vascular services, stroke care, and women’s health.
• UCHealth Memorial Hospital – UCHealth Memorial Hospital is a Level I Trauma Center and the region’s only hospital featuring a 24/7 team of physicians and surgeons dedicated to stroke treatment. UCHealth Memorial also provides care with cancer, heart, and orthopedic treatment, as well as offering senior care.
• PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic – The PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Department of Veterans Affairs Clinic is the main VA medical center in the Colorado Springs area. The clinic is open from morning till evening hours, Monday through Saturday, and offers primary and specialty care, including physical therapy, orthopedics, general surgery, as well as a variety of other care services.

 

 

Weather and Climate

 

Located on the eastern side of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs has a cool, dry-winter semi-arid climate. Colorado Springs has a large number of sunny days per year, and a relatively low amount of rain. The humidity is fairly low, as well – on average, the humidity in Colorado Springs is about 37%, often peaking in January at around 42%.

Seasonal Temperatures

Average summer temp	Typical summer high	Typical summer low	Average winter temp	Typical winter high	Typical winter low
69°F	85°F (July)	52°F (June)	31°F	45°F (February)	17°F (January)

 

Air Quality

Average air quality index rating
78 (Moderate)

The average air quality conditions are rated as moderate. This means that those who are unusually sensitive should consider limiting the amount of time spent on outdoor exertion.

Precipitation

Average monthly precipitation	Average maximum monthly precipitation	Average yearly snowfall
1.4”	3.3” (August)	37.7”

 

 

Demographics and Values

 

Living in Colorado Springs can be a great option for those who want a combination of beautiful natural scenery as well as the convenience of city life, without living in a large urban center. Colorado Springs lies at the foot of the Rocky Mountains and is just a short distance from the Denver metropolitan area. The city is well known for its military presence, and is home to a number of Air Force and Army bases. Politics in Colorado Springs are more conservative than neighboring Denver – Republicans won the 2016 presidential election in El Paso county by 22.3%. Much of the city’s economy is centered around the military and high-tech industries, but is closely followed by tourism, with thousands of tourists arriving yearly to visit Pikes Peak and the Garden of the Gods park.

 

2016 Presidential Election for El Paso County

Voted Democratic	Voted Republican	Voted Third Party
33.9%	56.2%	9.9%

 

Population Statistics

Population city proper	Population density	Population trend
473,000	919 people per square mile	Growing at a rate of 0.16%

 

Age

Median	55+	60+	70+	80+
35	23.5%	10%	5%	3.2%

 

Highest Level of Education

High-school diploma	College degree	Graduate degree
19.6%	38.4%	15.0%

 

Race & Ethnicity

Asian	Black	Hispanic	Native American	Pacific Islander or Native Hawaiian	White	Two or more
3%	6.2%	17.7%	0.7%	0.3%	68.7%	6%

 

Crime

Property crimes per 1,000 citizens	Violent crimes per 1,000 citizens
33.0	5.3

 

Miscellaneous

Participate in the labor force	Have some form of disability	Veterans
67.3%	12.8%	15.5%

 

Colorado Springs is considered friendly to members of the LGBTQ+ community. This means that members of the community are typically accepted by the general public and can actively participate in public life without fear of bigotry on a daily basis.

 

Arts, Culture, Entertainment, and Recreation

 

For those who love nature and the outdoors, Colorado Springs is a paradise. The city lies at the base of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains, and their beauty is inescapable. Spectacular mountain views are visible from nearly every corner of the city. Garden of the Gods Park is likely the most popular destination, attracting over 2 million visitors every year. It consists of 21 miles of trails winding through majestic red rock formations and awe-inspiring scenery. The park’s visitor and nature center includes numerous educational exhibits as well as a cafe, and park admission is free to the public. Memorial Park, a community park in Colorado Springs, hosts a yearly hot air balloon festival known as the Labor Day Lift Off. The festival is the largest hot air balloon festival in the region and has been in operation every Labor Day weekend since 1977.

If you’d like a change of pace, be sure to visit the Colorado Springs Fine Arts Center. The center is on the outskirts of Monument Valley Park and serves a variety of purposes – it consists of the Taylor Museum, displaying a permanent collection of Southwestern art along with other rotating exhibits, The Bemis School of Art which offers art classes to community members of all ages, and the Fine Arts Center Theatre Company which showcases theatrical productions throughout the year. The Fine Arts Center also includes Taste, a mountain-view restaurant focusing on fare made with sustainable ingredients.

Transportation

The public transportation system in Colorado Springs is operated by Mountain Metro Transit and consists of a bus system that operates 7 days a week through much of the city, often from early morning hours into the evening. Discounted fares are offered to seniors age 60 and above as well as persons with disabilities. Also affiliated is Mountain Metro Mobility, a transportation system designed to accommodate disabled persons who are unable to use the Metro bus system.