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The cost of independent living in Fountain is about $3,981 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 86 options. Read 1522 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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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.
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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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I appreciate the care my brother is receiving from a well-trained and well-supervised staff. His doctor told me he has never seen my brother in such good physical condition. Director [removed] Larson is well...
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.
Residence at Skyway Park Residence at Skyway Park is a well-appointed assisted living community in the scenic city of Colorado Springs, CO. Our modern, landscaped community is located in a quiet residential neighborhood near Bear Creek Regional Park, providing stunning views of the surrounding...
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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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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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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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.
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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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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: 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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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, 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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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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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.
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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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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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.
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...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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
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: 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.
A multi-family community for a healthier you!Built in 2024, A rare new construction of independent living building in a luxury neighborhood located in Canon City, Colorado; retirement-friendly community at the foothills, with panoramic mountain views and a 2-mile mountain trail on the property...
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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.

Cost of independent living in Fountain, CO

The average cost of senior living in Fountain is $3,981 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Victor, CO with an average of $3,621 per month.

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

Fountain, CO
$3,981/mo

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

Fountain, CO
$3,981/mo
U.S. national average
$4,153/mo

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

$4,915/mo
Independent Living
$3,981/mo

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

Semi-Private
$4,853/mo
Studio
$4,842/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,234/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,754/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,470/mo

Senior living costs in Fountain 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: Fountain, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFountain, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,981/mo$4,441/mo$4,153/mo
Assisted Living$5,077/mo$5,180/mo$4,698/mo
Memory Care$4,915/mo$5,398/mo$4,946/mo
Independent Living
Fountain, CO:$3,981/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,153/mo
Assisted Living
Fountain, CO:$5,077/mo
Colorado:$5,180/mo
U.S.:$4,698/mo
Memory Care
Fountain, CO:$4,915/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$4,946/mo
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Independent living costs in Fountain, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Fountain 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 Fountain, CO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Fountain 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
Fountain, CO$3,399/mo$3,294/mo+3.2%
Colorado$3,277/mo$3,262/mo+0.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Fountain, CO
2024 average cost:$3,399/mo
2023 average cost:$3,294/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,277/mo
2023 average cost:$3,262/mo
Percent change:+0.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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What families are saying about independent living in Fountain

Recent reviews for independent living in Fountain

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

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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Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Flexible lease terms. Some reviews mention the flexibility of lease terms in various communities, allowing residents to leave before the end of their lease under certain circumstances. For example, at Revel Province, one can move out without paying the remainder of the lease if moving to an assisted living facility ...
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Friendly and helpful staff. Several reviews highlight the kindness and attentiveness of staff members at different communities. At Inn at Garden Plaza, for instance, dining room staff are praised for their helpfulness to residents.
Diverse activities and outings. Reviews mention the range of activities offered at various communities, including movie nights, museum outings, and gardening classes. For example, at Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, residents can participate in a wide variety of activities to stay engaged and active.
Modern and clean facilities. Many reviews praise the cleanliness and upkeep of the facilities, such as apartments and common areas, at several communities. At Solista Colorado Springs by Cogir, for instance, the facility is described as beautiful and the grounds are lovely.
Variety of amenities and services. Residents appreciate the convenience of having multiple amenities and services available on-site. For example, at Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, residents have access to a private dining room for family gatherings and free transportation for medical appointments and erra ...
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Meals catering to dietary restrictions. Some reviews mention the importance of meal quality and accommodation of dietary restrictions at various communities. For instance, at Summit Glen, the chef caters to individual preferences and dietary needs.
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Fountain independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Fountain independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Fountain, 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 Fountain 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 Fountain partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fountain, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
16.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
34.2%
34.4%
No sugar
No sugar
32.9%
30.9%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30.4%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
13.9%
10.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Fountain 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 Fountain communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fountain, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
34.2%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
41.8%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
38%
37%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.1%
17.2%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fountain 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 Fountain offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Fountain, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
46.8%
45.1%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
34.2%
28.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
31.6%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
49.4%
47.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
50.6%
48.9%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
58.2%
54%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
44.3%
42.9%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
36.7%
38.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
44.3%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
49.4%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
48.1%
46.8%
Dances
Dances
34.2%
33%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
39.5%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
46.8%
46.4%
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