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Senior Living Apartments in Colorado Springs, CO

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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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My husband and I were both born and raised in the south, so it was already settled that post military service that we'd live in the south near our loved ones. He had an amazing job with amazing people, I had a two jobs and was a full time graduate student. Well, "life" happened and we found ourselve...

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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.

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The pricing here is all inclusive so there are no add on fees. They also do not raise the price more than $100 a year no matter how long you are there. I really like the small family feel that it has. There are only 18 residents so it really is more just like a family instead of a huge facility. The...

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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...
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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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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...
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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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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...
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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.
New Day Cottages offers Assisted Living in a Warm, Welcoming Environment, Designed to Provide our Elders with the Comforts of Home. We provide intellectual, physical, emotional and spiritual support in a family atmosphere while assuring the comfort and safety of our elders. Our Services:...
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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
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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.
New Day Cottages at Pine Creek is a newly constructed residential care home situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. This one level ranch style cottage has a gorgeous view of Pikes Peak. Our group home residents enjoy regular outings to restaurants, picnics, and cultural fairs...
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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.
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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.
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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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
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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.
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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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...
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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.
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...
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Care services were not applicable. This is independent living within a senior apartment complex.
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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.
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.

Costs of senior apartments in the Colorado Springs area

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:

  • Location
  • Size of the apartment and layout
  • Common amenities (like pools, parking, clubhouses, etc.)
  • In-unit amenities (like a washer and dryer or fireplace)
  • HOAs
  • Admission fees

Below are some of the amenities typically included in the baseline costs of senior apartments:

  • Full kitchens
  • Full bathrooms with bath tubs
  • Common areas (like game rooms or lounges for socializing)
  • Ground floor units or elevator access
  • Maintenance and landscaping

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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Colorado Springs, CO

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How people pay for senior apartments in Colorado Springs

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:

  • Navigate Medicaid and Medicare
  • Obtain veterans benefits
  • Explore housing assistance
  • Understand Social Security benefits

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.

Private pay methods in Colorado Springs

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:

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VA benefits in Colorado Springs

In recent years, Colorado Springs was named among the best places for veterans to live. The area has a strong local Army and Air Force presence, between the Air Force Academy and Fort Carson. Additionally, with seniors moving to the area to be closer to family and nature, it’s no surprise that veterans are increasingly making a home in El Paso county.

Colorado Springs has several veterans’ membership programs to local communities that offer valuable resources and events. You’ll also find several resource centers and Veterans Service Officers (or VSOs) available to connect you to federal veterans’ benefits in Colorado Springs. If you’re a veteran senior, read on to learn about the VA benefits and local resources that may be available to help offset your costs of living.

Veterans pension and benefits

Veterans may use their pensions from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (or the VA) to cover senior apartment costs in Colorado Springs. Additionally, if a veteran has a disability and is enrolled in VA health care, they may apply for the Aid and Attendance or Housebound benefits — both of which provide additional funds to the veteran’s pension. While the Aid and Attendance can be used for anything that improves the veteran’s quality of life, the Housebound is specifically meant to cover the cost of in-home health care. Please note that these two benefits cannot be stacked.

The enrollment process for these benefits can be tricky to navigate, so it’s worth speaking to a knowledgeable veteran’s advisor or VSO to help you get your rightful benefits.

Colorado Springs veterans resource centers

The veterans resource section from the Pikes Peak Library system offers a wealth of veterans information to help connect veterans with their benefits. Additionally, local veteran service centers, such as the local American Legion Posts or Colorado Veterans Project, can help you get enrolled in a VA benefits program if you haven’t already. Here are services that may be available to you as a veteran in Colorado Springs:

  • Connection to legal partners for help with claims
  • Connection to education resources
  • Financial assistance with utilities, rent, and other essential needs
  • Food security

Veterans can also find veteran benefit advocacy through their local Disabled American Veterans (DAV) chapter, through the two nearby American Legion Posts, or through one of the three Colorado Springs Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) chapters. Explore the resources section below for more information.

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Number of veterans who live in Colorado Springs, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Number of veterans living in the state of Colorado, according to the U.S. Census Bureau

Resources for Colorado Springs veterans

Veterans services and resource centers

Colorado Springs Vet Center
3920 N. Union Blvd., Suite 310
Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Phone: 719-471-9992
Hours: Monday through Tuesday, 8 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.; Wednesday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

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

Colorado Springs American Legion Posts
Veterans of Foreign Wars

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.

Colorado Medicaid and Medicare

During your stay in Colorado Springs senior apartments, Medicaid and Medicare can help you pay for other essentials of living, such as health care and food security. Learn more below about what they might cover for you and how to qualify.

Medicaid

Health First Colorado (also known as HFC) is Colorado’s Medicaid program. They provide health care plans to local, low-income residents of Colorado Springs. These plans will not cover senior apartment rent costs, though the plan waivers can help with medical and dental costs if you meet the qualifications.

Seniors needing help with activities of daily living in their home can use one of Colorado’s Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers to help cover costs. HCBS waivers cover a variety of person-centered care services in the home. Be sure to review their waiver comparison chart, or speak with an HFC advisor regarding waiver eligibility. Look to the resources section below for more information on these Medicaid programs.

Medicare

While Medicare covers medical costs, it will not cover rent at a senior apartment. Medicare-covered expenses may include hospital stays, medical equipment, or prescription medications. You may also be eligible for one of these Medicare savings programs:

  • Qualified Medicare Beneficiary Program, for help with copayments, prescription drugs, premiums, deductibles, and coinsurance
  • Qualifying Individual Program, for help with Part B premiums
  • Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary Program, for help with Part B premiums

In Colorado specifically, you might be eligible for location-specific Medicare assistance programs, such as the Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (also known as SHIP). SHIP helps Colorado seniors enroll in the right Medicare program to fit their needs. The state of Colorado also offers Medicare pharmaceutical assistance programs specifically for patients living with AIDS or HIV.

Before applying online to a specific Medicare program, be sure you review the criteria and resource limits associated with that program. Keep in mind, you may still qualify for some programs even if your income or resources are higher than Medicare’s given limit. Even so, knowing current limitations will help you enter the application process with more defined expectations and a clearer understanding.

If you would like some help navigating the different Medicare options available to you, the Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging Office or the regional Ombudsman program provides assistance to Colorado seniors. Find contact information for these offices in the helpful Medicare resources below.

Colorado Springs resident Medicaid and Medicare resources

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.

Medicare resources

Colorado regional SHIP location
Phone: 888-696-7213

Ombudsman program website
Agency on Aging Ombudsman: 719-471-2096

Pikes Peak Area Agency on Aging
Senior information and assistance helpline: 719-471-2096
Eastern Colorado office: 800-825-0208
El Paso County office: 719-471-7080

Public assistance for seniors in Colorado Springs

Low-income seniors often turn to Social Security benefits and housing assistance programs to offset their rent. These assistance programs can help qualifying seniors pay for rent in a senior apartment. Learn more about some Colorado Springs programs below.

Housing assistance programs

Through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD), seniors with qualifying incomes can apply for vouchers to help them cover their rent. Once known as Section 8, it’s now referred to as the Housing Choice Voucher (HCV) program. The senior apartment must first agree to accept these HUD vouchers in order for them to be used to cover a portion of their monthly rent. For eligibility questions, explore the HCV chart of income limitation data. For more information, contact the local Colorado Springs Housing Agency.

Though A Place for Mom does not partner with these communities, the Colorado Springs housing authority partners with nine different senior apartment buildings as part of their rental assistance programs. Rent may vary, but it is typically either a flat rate rent amount or 30% of the renter’s adjusted gross income.

Social Security benefits

Colorado seniors can use their Social Security benefits to pay for any costs of living, including rent in any senior apartment of their choice. There are many types of Social Security benefits, and the ones available to you will depend on your work history and current situation. Here’s a brief overview of each:

  • Supplemental Security Income (or SSI): The SSI program provides monthly payments to qualifying individuals with a disability or to seniors 65+ regardless of work history. These payments may be received in addition to Social Security Retirement and Social Security Disability Insurance payments. Eligibility requirements include having limited income and resources.
  • Social Security Retirement benefit: A Colorado resident aged 62+ can receive retirement benefits once they’ve reduced their working hours or are retired. Eligibility is dependent on your work history. Payments are received on a monthly basis.
  • Social Security Disability Insurance (or SSDI): If an individual has a qualifying disability, they may be eligible for the SSDI program, where they receive monthly benefits. In addition to having worked long and recent enough, you must have also paid Social Security taxes in order to qualify. Some family members may also be entitled to these benefits if the responsible family member has sufficient work credits.
  • Social Security survivors benefits: The survivors benefits plan pays a monthly benefit to provide financial support for seniors who have lost a working spouse. This payment is meant to ensure a reliable income stream for the survivors of a deceased social security member who worked and paid Social Security taxes.

Colorado Springs public assistance resources

Colorado Springs Housing Authority
Social Security Administration

Colorado Springs Social Security office
2306 E. Pikes Peak Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Phone: 888-880-0688
Hours: Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Understand Colorado laws and regulations for senior apartment communities

In Colorado Springs, senior apartment landlords must adhere to standard regulations in place for traditional apartment buildings, such as the following:

  • Follow safety and cleanliness protocols on all properties
  • Install and maintain appliances and equipment
  • Keep utilities connected
  • Perform regular pest control
  • Maintain proper ventilation, heating, and lighting[03]

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:

  • Landlords cannot raise rent more than once a year.
  • Landlords cannot unfairly withhold security deposits.
  • Late fees must be capped.
  • Buildings must be kept up to code by the landlord.
  • Landlords cannot discriminate against tenants based on age, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, creed, disability status, or immigration status.

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.

Accommodations for seniors with disabilities

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:

  • Changing the tenant’s rental due date to accommodate disability income payments
  • Allowing a tenant’s service animal even when there’s a no-pets policy in place
  • Assigning a parking spot for easy entry to the tenant’s apartment building

Modifications include structural changes to individual units and common areas. The following are the types of reasonable modifications that could be asked of landlords:

  • Installing specialized smoke detectors to accommodate tenants with hearing loss
  • Widening doorways or installing grab bars in a tenant’s apartment
  • Installing a wheelchair ramp in a unit or common area[04]

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.

COVID-19 regulations for Colorado Springs senior apartment communities

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:

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Facility cleanliness. Community managers should take care to keep all public area surfaces disinfected.

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Masking. Masks are encouraged in public areas.

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Social distancing. Management is encouraged to create open spaces when possible and residents are encouraged to practice social distancing.

Get to know senior apartments in Colorado Springs

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Number of people we referred last year to our partner communities in Colorado Springs
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Average age of resident we have referred to in-market/partner communities in Colorado Springs
Gender split: 69% female, 31% male, according to A Place for Mom's proprietary data

What to expect from senior apartments in Colorado Springs

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.

Luxury and value

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.

Southwestern style

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.

Mountain neighborhoods vs downtown

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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Unfamiliar with Colorado Springs? Highlights for seniors

2435

Difference in feet of elevation between the lowest and highest points of Colorado Springs, according to U.S. News and World Report

13%

Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Colorado Springs population, per the U.S. Census Bureau

72000

Median annual income for Colorado Springs residents

Health care for seniors in Colorado Springs

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.[05]

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.

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UCHealth Memorial Hospital

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.

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Penrose-St. Francis Health Services from Centura Health

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.

As one of 130 large cities, Colorado Springs is considered the 38th most walkable city in the nation, according to WalkScore.[06] 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:

  • Mountain Metropolitan Transit runs from 5:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. on weekdays, operating 20+ local bus routes to transport residents. Additionally, Mountain Metro offers an ADA paratransit service for riders with disabilities.
  • Envida serves seniors and people with disabilities throughout the Colorado Springs metro area. You can view their service map on the linked website or call 719-633-4677 for more information.
  • FindHelp offers a wealth of resources for contacts in everything from food to transit to care. Explore 31 transportation providers serving seniors, veterans, and people with disabilities on the Colorado Springs FindHelp resource page.
  • Bike travel through Colorado Springs’ public rideshare program is increasingly popular and welcomed in Colorado Springs. With hundreds of miles of on-street bike paths and paved urban trails, Colorado Springs offers active seniors an invigorating travel option with biking in the city’s temperate climate.
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Senior activities in Colorado Springs

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.

Exciting activities for 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.

Appreciating the beauty of Colorado Springs

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.

Socializing close to home

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.

Walking memory lane for history buffs

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.

Frequently Asked Questions

Revel Province, The Belcaro and New Day Cottages at Pine Creek 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 2370.85 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

References

  1. A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

  2. United States Census Bureau. (2023). Population estimates: Colorado Springs city, Colorado (V2021). [Data set]. QuickFacts.

  3. Colorado Code of Ordinances. (2023.) Code of Ordinances.

  4. U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2022). Reasonable accommodations and modifications.

  5. U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Colorado.

  6. WalkScore. (2023). Colorado Springs.

  7. Apartments.com. (2023). Colorado Springs, CO: Senior housing.

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1.

A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.

2.

United States Census Bureau. (2023). Population estimates: Colorado Springs city, Colorado (V2021). [Data set]. QuickFacts.

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Colorado Code of Ordinances. (2023.) Code of Ordinances.

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U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. (2022). Reasonable accommodations and modifications.

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U.S. News and World Report. (2023). Best hospitals in Colorado.

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WalkScore. (2023). Colorado Springs.

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Apartments.com. (2023). Colorado Springs, CO: Senior housing.