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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Penrose, CO
If you’re looking for independent living in the Penrose area, our local senior living advisors can help you each step of the way. From affordable independent living for seniors to luxury options, we’ll work with you to understand the cost of independent living in Penrose. From there, we’ll show you the best independent living communities for your lifestyle, interests, and budget.
Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 75 independent living facilities in Penrose, 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 East Canon and Broadmoor Oaks.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Pueblo, Cañon City and Fort Carson.
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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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27 reviews
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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The staff at New Day at that time were phenomenal. They truly cared for my mom. When she was in hospice there, they held her, and cried with us and truly felt her loss themselves. Some of them still text to...
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.
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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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,...
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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17 reviews
Very happy with this senior community. Lots of activities. Friendly staff and care team. The food is good but not great. Interior is nicely decorated. Apartments are roomy with multiple pull cords in each...
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...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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17 reviews
Although Capella's has experienced all the problems with staff and employees like shortages, training and competence like all industries throughout the country, my mother and I both have been very pleased...
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.
The spirit of Pueblo County resounds at Cappella of Pueblo West, the area’s reputable and long-serving assisted living community. Here, age and capabilities have no boundaries, friendships flourish and lives are enriched through social, intellectual, inspirational, and physical activities.
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7.5
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40 reviews
My mom was in the Memory Care for only 1 month as she was needing the next level of care. The care givers were always very friendly, caring. and attentive. They seemed to genuinely like and care about my...
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.
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.3
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58 reviews
I know my mom is more comfortable in a smaller group of people. She has many new friends and seems pretty happy here. The staff are attentive and helpful with plenty of extra activities. Good food and nice...
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.
Time to Enjoy the Good LifeImagine waking up in a place that gives you the freedom to redefine what it means to be independent. When you move into our assisted living and memory care community, you have every opportunity to do just that. Because we handle all the household chores like cooking,...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.2
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19 reviews
The facility and apartments are very nice and updated. The administration are very friendly and respond quickly. So if a person is independent and requires little care, this is a good place. The activities...
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.
You can create the home you want at Bonaventure ,and it always comes with warmth and good old-fashioned service with a smile, which is why so many recommend us. Just ask our residents;more than 9 out of 10 current residents, enthusiastically recommend us to their friends and families.
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6.3
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18 reviews
The home setting is great! They encourage visitors at any time. They are friendly and it is always clean. The residents are encouraged to get up and dressed daily. They also all eat together in kitchen...
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.
Columbine Chateau is a small 24 hour Assisted living facility that is located in Pueblo West, Co. We pride ourselves in being more of a family home and providing our residents with more one on one care so they can have a better quality of life. We are able to have a higher ratio of staff per...
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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.
Primrose Retirement Community of Pueblo is located in Pueblo, Colorado. We strive to create a happy and dignified living environment for our elderly residents. Our independent housing facility offers a fitness center, theater and pub. Our dining area looks like a bistro, not a hospital dining...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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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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
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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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I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and...
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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Colorado Springs Senior Homes is located in the picturesque town of Colorado Springs, CO. Colorado Springs is situated at the base of Pike's Peak at the eastern edge of the Rocky Mountains. It's a beautiful modern city, with outdoor fun like parks and bike trails, as well as many local...
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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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In all areas.. I feel very positive. My dad really likes living there! I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
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.
Friendship House at The HomeThe Friendship House at the Home is an assisted living community located in picturesque Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, which is considered the "Gate to the Authentic West." The community has a rich heritage and intriguing geologic history. The residents are ones...
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.
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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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 are at full occupancy currently, NO in person tour available. However, we are taking waiting list, and unit videos and pictures are available upon request. Create a Healthier you at Havilahome!If you enjoy an Active Lifestyle in nature and the mountains, come and live at Havilahome. We are a...
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
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.
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
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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.
Cost of independent living in Penrose, CO
The average cost of senior living in Penrose is $3,903 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Crestone, CO with an average of $2,554 per month.
Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Penrose, CO vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Penrose, CO vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Penrose, CO by room type
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What families are saying about independent living in Penrose
Recent reviews for independent living in Penrose
Jackson Creek Senior Living in Monument, CO
5.0
In all areas.. I feel very positive. My dad really likes living there! I would definitely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
The Bridge at Colorado Springs
4.9
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!
MacKenzie Place Colorado Springs
5.0
I would give a Mackenzie Place a five on all the above categories. We have been so pleased and would recommend Mackenzie Place to everybody and anyone. I looked at many places and this was the best place and we still feel that way after nine months
Penrose independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Penrose independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Penrose, 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 Penrose 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 Penrose partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
14.7%
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Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
33.3%
33.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32%
30.9%
Vegetarian
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32.8%
Pureed meals
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Availability of select dining options in Penrose 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 Penrose communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Penrose, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
33.3%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.3%
42.6%
Room service
Room service
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Availability of select programs and activities in Penrose 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 Penrose offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
46.7%
44.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
32%
27.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
30.7%
32.1%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.3%
48.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
52%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.7%
53.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
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42.2%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
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36.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
41.3%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.3%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
48%
46.3%
Dances
Dances
30.7%
31.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
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Frequently Asked Questions
The Belcaro, Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Penrose, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 75 independent living facilities near Penrose, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Penrose, Colorado are Brookdale Monument Valley Park, Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living and Brookdale Vista Grande. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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