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10 Best Independent Living Communities in Minnehaha, CO
The cost of independent living in Minnehaha is about $3,954 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 30 options. Read 548 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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9.8
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19 reviews
The staff are always welcoming and willing to support the residents and families. They have a private dining room for families to enjoy a delicious meal with the residents. There are many events and outings....
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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9.8
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22 reviews
It is like a big family. Management is on the ball. A very nice place to live and based on the experience I have had so far, I would recommend The Belcaro to others.
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.
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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9.5
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76 reviews
Brookdale Monument Valley has provided a warm home-like environment for our mother. They do this with genuine kindness and proficiency. They take an interest and truly listen to her as the unique person she...
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.
Home Sweet HomeNestled in the beautiful city of Colorado Springs, this is the place where you can wake up each and every morning knowing the world is yours to embrace. As a resident in our assisted living and memory care community, you are no longer responsible for things like cooking, cleaning...
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9.4
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17 reviews
They are extremely nice and helpful. They just need to cook food appropriate for elderly. It so much grease and frying and vegetables cooked to mush. Maybe having a boiled potato once in a while would be...
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.
The Inn at Garden Plaza is dedicated to helping seniors live active, vibrant lives in Colorado Springs, Colorado.Setting the standard for independent living, The Inn at Garden Plaza offers a homelike environment with the charm of resort-style living. Friendly associates take care of tedious...
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9.3
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56 reviews
My mother is thriving at Palisades. They really seem to care about the residents and work hard to keep them engaged. My mother, who has Alzheimer's, was adamantly opposed to moving out of her house and into...
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.
The Palisades at Broadmoor Park represents a new approach to Senior Living. Built in 2008, The Palisades is an award winning example of innovation within the senior living industry. Our residents enjoy an outstanding quality of life in a world class retirement community that is both elegant and...
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9.2
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96 reviews
Since my son had moved to Colorado and I have other family here I decided to move to Brookdale Skyline and so far I love it. It has so much more to offer and it is beautiful. I have only been here about 2...
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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9.2
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29 reviews
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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8.8
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24 reviews
My mom has always disliked hospitals and has been afraid all her life of being put in a home. after a unexpected fall at home medicare covers up to 20 days for rehabilitation. I chose sunny vista at random...
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.
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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88 Floor plans available
8.6
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19 reviews
Staff is very friendly and helpful. Move in process was great - they also help where they can. Meals are not as good as I would like. I feel they need someone with more nutritional experience. Also, the...
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.
It's no secret that Colorado Springs is home to world-class dining and shopping, as well as unparalleled natural beauty. Nestled in the Cheyenne Mountain Ranch area, we are an independent living community with an experienced staff eager to serve you.We pride ourselves on helping our residents...
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8.5
Review score
24 reviews
When we first visited, we were greeted by a very light and airy facility that had happy residents and happy staff. Broadmoor Court feels more like a hotel nice hotel then an assisted living place. My...
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.
Broadmoor Court's bright, airy community welcomes residents to a lifestyle that supports their independence and their family's peace of mind. Nestled in an established neighborhood with easy access to south Colorado Springs, Woodland Park, and the Broadmoor, resident families love our convenient...
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8.4
Review score
59 reviews
Overall, this is a very nice facility. I have two family members there: one in Memory Care and the other in an Assisted Living apartment. The staff in MC is lovely--friendly, helpful, reassuring, etc. They...
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...
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11 Floor plan available
8.0
Review score
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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8.0
Review score
8 reviews
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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7.2
Review score
35 reviews
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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7.1
Review score
57 reviews
I like it and my loved one seems happy there. What I like most about Brookdale Broadmoor is the people there, all of them. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this...
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,...
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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.
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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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
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: 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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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...
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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.
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.
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.
Cost of independent living in Minnehaha, CO
The average cost of senior living in Minnehaha is $3,954 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Cañon City, CO with an average of $1,527 per month.
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What families are saying about independent living in Minnehaha
Recent reviews for independent living in Minnehaha
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.
Brookdale Broadmoor in Colorado Springs, CO
4.3
This has been a very positive experience for the family. The staff communication with the family has been very easy, and they are responsive to our questions and following up.
Some of the care includes: medication management, bathing and dressing assistance as some care offered by the ...
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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!
Reviews mention these favorite features of communities
Flexible lease terms and military discounts. Several reviews mention the importance of flexible lease terms and military discounts when choosing a senior living community. For example, at Revel Province, residents appreciate the understanding attitude towards lease terminations, while at Brookdale Skyline, the military discount was a d ...
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Warm and welcoming staff and residents. Many reviews highlight the friendly and welcoming nature of the staff and residents at their community. At Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, residents have made numerous new friends and feel like they are part of a family. Similarly, at Inn at Garden Plaza, the staff have ...
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Excellent food and chef-prepared meals. Quality food is a common theme in residents' reviews, with many praising their communities for offering chef-prepared meals and accommodating dietary restrictions. For instance, at Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, the chef and kitchen staff are highly regarded, and at Pal ...
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Active social calendar and engaging activities. Residents value the social calendar and engaging activities offered at their communities, which provide opportunities for interaction and personal growth. At Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, residents enjoy a wide range of activities, from outings to weekly shopping trips ...
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Modern facilities and cleanliness. Residents often appreciate modern facilities and high standards of cleanliness, ensuring a comfortable living environment. For example, at Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, the bright and inviting community is noted for its top-notch amenities, while at Inn at Garden Plaza ...
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Attentive and caring staff. Attentive and caring staff members are essential for providing peace of mind and ensuring residents' needs are met. At Mountain View Independent Living, the staff are described as being helpful and responsive, while at Inn at Garden Plaza, the staff go the extra mile to make residents feel w ...
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Minnehaha independent living services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Minnehaha independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Minnehaha, 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 Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha 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
23.3%
19.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
33.1%
No sugar
No sugar
43.3%
30.3%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
30%
32.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
6.7%
7.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Professional chef
Professional chef
46.7%
35.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
46.7%
42.1%
Room service
Room service
46.7%
35.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
23.3%
16.7%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Minnehaha 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 Minnehaha offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
50%
43.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
36.7%
27.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
36.7%
31.7%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
53.3%
47.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
53.3%
48.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.3%
53.2%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
46.7%
41.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
33.3%
36.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
50%
40.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
53.3%
46.2%
Live performances
Live performances
53.3%
45.7%
Dances
Dances
36.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
36.7%
38.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
53.3%
45.6%
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Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living, The Belcaro and Revel Province are the top-rated independent living facilities near Minnehaha, Colorado. See full list of communities.
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