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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Florissant, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Glen Park, Pine Crest and Mountain Shadows.
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Photo of MorningStar at Mountain Shadows
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
9.0
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30 reviews
9.0
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The food servers were wonderful and paid close attention to what Mom could chew and what she loved to eat. The activities were wonderful, I just wish Mom had been able to enjoy more of them. There were...
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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Photo of Brookdale Skyline
1414 Photos available
2525 Floor plans available
8.7
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112 reviews
8.7
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112 reviews
5 star
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28%
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Everyone was great. The biggest thing we found a problem with is differences in documentation. Someone would tell us one thing, a brochure would say another, and then the actual document that was signed...
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.
With fewer chores, you can have more adventures. So what are you waiting for?Set against the dramatic backdrop of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains in Colorado Springs, our continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, has four levels of care on one campus, including independent living,...
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8.0
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61 reviews
8.0
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The staff is great! They all know my dad and are very kind to him. His room and other areas are clean. They always have some kind of activity going on. My biggest complaint would be the food. Not the best...
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.
Bear Creek Senior Living is an exceptional senior care community located in the vibrant and growing city of Colorado Springs, Colorado. Our community is ideally located in a quiet area of the city boasting a view of Cheyenne Mountain, just a short distance from Red Rock Canyon Park and with...
Photo of Bethesda Gardens Monument
1010 Photos available
66 Floor plans available
7.8
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18 reviews
7.8
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I would recommend to others and I have already. We were attracted to them because of the professionalism of the staff, smaller than others I saw ( I liked one floor), a warm feeling, the décor, clean, and...
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.
Bethesda Gardens Monument was designed with service in mind. As part of a faith-based nonprofit organization with nearly 60 years of experience in senior care, we’ve channeled all that we’ve learned into meeting the senior living needs of the Tri-Lakes region — including Palmer Lake, Monument and...
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1010 Photos available
11 Floor plan available
3.0
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If the resident needs assistance with mobility, this is not the best option but for those who need very little help with mobility or daily life activities, it is a great and welcoming environment. We picked...
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.
In the spirit of love, Bethesda Adult Communities provides an environment where vintage lives blossom.  We strive to cultivate a vibrant, active and healthy community.  Bethesda Adult Communities are apart of a non-profit Christian based organization that have been caring for seniors...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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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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Cost of independent living in Florissant, CO

The average cost of senior living in Florissant is $4,948 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Buena Vista, CO with an average of $916 per month.

Independent living costs in Florissant, CO, vs. nearby cities

Florissant, CO
$4,948/mo

Independent living costs in Florissant, CO, vs. state and national averages

Florissant, CO
$4,948/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Florissant, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,367/mo
Independent Living
$4,948/mo

Independent living costs in Florissant, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,525/mo
Studio
$5,194/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,754/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,464/mo

Senior living costs in Florissant vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Florissant, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFlorissant, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$4,948/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$5,367/mo$5,050/mo$4,558/mo
Memory Care$5,367/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Florissant, CO:$4,948/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Florissant, CO:$5,367/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,558/mo
Memory Care
Florissant, CO:$5,367/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Florissant, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Florissant and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Independent living cost trends in Florissant, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Florissant have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Florissant, CO$4,054/mo$3,446/mo+17.6%
Colorado$3,256/mo$3,205/mo+1.6%
National$3,246/mo$3,151/mo+3.0%
Florissant, CO
2024 average cost:$4,054/mo
2023 average cost:$3,446/mo
Percent change:+17.6%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,256/mo
2023 average cost:$3,205/mo
Percent change:+1.6%
National
2024 average cost:$3,246/mo
2023 average cost:$3,151/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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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 families are saying about independent living in Florissant

Recent reviews for independent living in Florissant

Bethesda Gardens Monument

4.0
Mom really likes it there. A good thing about it that others might like as well is it's small. There are no elevators and no stairs. It's built in a square, so if she leaves her room and keeps going, eventually she'll end up back at her room, which is perfect for her because she likes to walk ...
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MorningStar at Mountain Shadows in Colorado Springs, CO

5.0
5 on all the categories. The staff is dedicated to their mission of serving with love, kindness, honesty, goodness, and respect...towards all their residents. We would absolutely recommend MorningStar at Mountain Shadows to other families based on the experience we have had!

Brookdale Skyline in Colorado Springs, CO

5.0
Everyday staff is amazing. The office personnel and sales personnel, communicated quickly and efficiently with every question and issue we've encountered so far, (3 weeks in). The cafeteria has awesome food and a great variety of choices for every meal! The only letdown so far is the 10 hours ...
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Florissant independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Florissant independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Florissant, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Florissant independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Florissant partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Florissant, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
62.5%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
62.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Florissant independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Florissant communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Florissant, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
75%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
37.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Florissant independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Florissant offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Florissant, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
62.5%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
50%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
62.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
50%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
50%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
50%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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