Looking for Assisted Living in Colorado Springs?

Finding the right assisted living facility for your loved one can be a difficult process. You want to consider safety, comfort, location, and budgetary restraints when searching for the right placement. 

There are many assisted living and memory care homes to choose from in the Colorado Springs area. Our research checklist will help you narrow down the choices and find a facility that’s perfect for your loved one.

Assisted Living Research Checklist

Start online by going to the Colorado Department of Human Services. The Aging and Disability resource page provides a wealth of information about support services for older adults in Colorado. Some questions to help you narrow your search for the right assisted living facility include:

  • Where is the community located? 

  • Is the location conveniently placed for others to visit?

  • What features does the neighborhood offer or lack?

You may be able to find information about specific communities through the Better Business Bureau. While online, check Yelp reviews or other local review resources to find out what others are saying about each facility.

Phone Research

Once you’ve decided on a handful of potential options, call the community to see if they’re accepting new residents. It may be necessary to get on their waitlist. Don’t let a long waitlist deter you. 

Pricing for assisted care varies widely from facility to facility. Ask about pricing, payment options, and arranging a tour. If you found any negative reviews, take a moment to ask for an explanation.

Tour Research

If your loved one has limited mobility, it may be best to “pre-tour” the most promising facilities without them first. Ask a friend or another relative to come with you. Take plenty of notes and photos. Specific things to pay attention to include:

  • Does the neighborhood seem safe, quiet, and friendly?

  • Is the building clean and welcoming inside and out?

  • Is there a safe area where residents can walk around and socialize freely?

  • Are the grounds well taken care of?

  • Are you able to talk to staff members and residents during the tour?

  • Does the facility offer the services your loved one needs, including memory care?

If you feel pressured or that the tour guide is trying to “sell” you, don’t hesitate to cut the tour short and leave. Touring an assisted living center should be a pleasant and informative experience, not a high-pressure sales event. 

Meeting a tour guide and staff members who are interested in your questions and enthusiastic about your visit indicates they feel open and proud of the services their facility offers.  

Find the Right Assisted Living Community for Your Needs

Whatever your loved one needs at this time, there is an assisted living center in Colorado Springs where they will feel safe, comfortable, respected, and valued. 

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