Finding Assisted Living in Colorado Springs

If you are looking for the best assisted living facilities Colorado Springs has to offer for yourself or a loved one, there are a few things you should consider to help guide your decision including scheduling a personal tour of the community.  While many senior living communities’ websites are filled with lots of pictures and information, there is nothing like a firsthand look. 

During your tour (or in a follow-up call), be prepared to ask the right questions.  As A Place for Mom recommends, you will want to know about the staff-to-resident ratio and the type of training the staff has and/or receives as an employee.  You will also want to know about the assessment process done prior to the individual moving into the community as this step ensures a person gets the level of care they need for their safety and comfort.  In addition ask what procedures are in place to stay abreast of any changes in your or your loved one’s health.  

Be sure to ask if the community has a nurse on staff and if they are on call 24/7?  You will also want to know how your monthly fee will be determined and the type of apartments available.  Are there additional move-in fees or contractual obligations when you move out, and if there is a waiting list, what is the typical waiting period?

At MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Mountain Shadows, we feel privileged to provide residents with an unparalleled lifestyle of comfort, wellness and community.    Tucked at the foot of the Rocky Mountains, we are located on Centennial Street, just north of Garden of the Gods Road, convenient to banks, hospitals, shopping and restaurants. The FAQs section on our website is sure to answer a lot of your questions or you may contact us for more information or to set up a tour. 

MorningStar at Mountain Shadows represents the best in senior living with a unique mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” We have built our foundation on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve…all of which contributes to creating a true home for residents amid a beautiful, serene setting. Call to schedule a visit to one of the finest assisted living facilities Colorado Springs offers.

Source: aplaceformom.com/planning-and-advice/articles/assisted-living-resident-checklist


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