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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Buckskin Joe, CO
The cost of independent living in Buckskin Joe is about $3,904 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 74 options. Read 1361 reviews, see photos, and learn about amenities that make independent living the ideal next step for adults 55+ who wish to enjoy friendships and hobbies without the hassle of cooking and home maintenance.
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Two months ago I moved mom into The Healthcare Resort's long-term care section (at the urging of my husband) and have only good things to say about them. It's a 2-year old building, very handicapped...
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: Senior Apartments
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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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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...
Provides: Senior Apartments
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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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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, Nursing Homes
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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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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My Aunt lived at the Medalion until she passed away in March. We had In Home Hospice for her and I could not believe how compassionate the staff was at the Medalion, as we were going through those last hours...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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
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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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Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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.
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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
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: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally 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.
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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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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.
Cost of independent living in Buckskin Joe, CO
The average cost of senior living in Buckskin Joe is $3,904 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bonanza, CO with an average of $1,021 per month.
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Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Buckskin Joe, CO vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about independent living in Buckskin Joe
Recent reviews for independent living in Buckskin Joe
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
Broadmoor Court in Colorado Springs, CO
4.3
Very nice people and clean, upbeat place. Slow getting going with administrative tasks. I'm happy mom is here. She will do well and seems happy. A few surprises; Didn't realize medicare supplement insurance is only regional and only changed at months end. This lapse caused some expensive drug ...
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Buckskin Joe independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Buckskin Joe independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Buckskin Joe, 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 Buckskin Joe 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 Buckskin Joe partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Buckskin Joe, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
19.1%
20.1%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
39.7%
33.6%
No sugar
No sugar
38.2%
30.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.8%
32.9%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
11.8%
8.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Buckskin Joe 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 Buckskin Joe communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Buckskin Joe, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
41.2%
35.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
48.5%
42.7%
Room service
Room service
44.1%
36.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
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17%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Buckskin Joe 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 Buckskin Joe offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
52.9%
44.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
38.2%
27.8%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.8%
32.2%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
54.4%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
58.8%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.7%
53.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
50%
42.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
42.6%
37.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
57.4%
46.6%
Live performances
Live performances
54.4%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
38.2%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
41.2%
39.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
52.9%
45.8%
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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 Buckskin Joe, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 74 independent living facilities near Buckskin Joe, Colorado. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Buckskin Joe, 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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