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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Black Forest, CO

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The cost of independent living in Black Forest is about $4,023 per month. To find the best independent living for your preferences and budget, browse these 9 options. Read 207 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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Photo of New Day Cottages at Pine Creek
88 Photos available
8.0
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13 reviews
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The staff at New Day at that time were phenomenal. They truly cared for my mom. When she was in hospice there, they held her, and cried with us and truly felt her loss themselves. Some of them still text to...
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.
New Day Cottages at Pine Creek is a newly constructed residential care home situated in Colorado Springs, Colorado, in El Paso County. This one level ranch style cottage has a gorgeous view of Pikes Peak. Our group home residents enjoy regular outings to restaurants, picnics, and cultural fairs...
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Photo of The Belcaro
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9.9
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23 reviews
9.9
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Overall experience is very good and it is always clean, even holiday decorations are taken down promptly after each holiday and common areas nicely decorated and clean. Everyone knows the staff. They are a...
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.
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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Photo of Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living
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9.6
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22 reviews
9.6
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22 reviews
5 star
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Mom felt comfortable and welcome as soon as she did the walk through visit. The community was welcoming. It had a family feeling. Plus, the balconies are a cozy, quiet time.
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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Photo of Melody Living of Colorado Springs
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9.6
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32 reviews
9.6
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32 reviews
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Our appreciation well goes out to the assistance in reliving possible conflicts in moving into the facility and their assistance in assuring a pleasant stay with assorted activities within a day outside the...
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.
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Photo of Aspen Trail Retirement Resort
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8 reviews
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What I like the most about Aspen Trail is the staff is very helpful and responsive. However, there is staff turnover but it's a rough job. Yes, I would recommend the community to other families based on the...
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.
Aspen Trail, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, in Colorado Springs. Aspen Trail offers all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Aspen Trail's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities include EVERYTHING you need to live in...
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Photo of StoneCreek of Flying Horse Senior Living
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9.1
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24 reviews
9.1
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I like about bout everything I've experienced in this community. The food is quite good and the company is some fun. Living in a building apart from the main building is to my liking. Over all grade A.
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.
Assisted living in Colorado Springs that celebrates independence, comfort, and personalized care is here. Welcome to independent living, assisted living, and memory care at StoneCreek of Flying Horse. Choose from our variety of villas and senior apartments featuring modern designs, housekeeping,...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Colorado Springs
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1919 Floor plans available
8.0
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19 reviews
8.0
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What I like the most about Bonaventure is that the care staff is great, friendly and caring. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.
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.
Looking for an exceptional senior living community? Well, you’ve found it. When you combine an exceptional lifestyle, ready-made friends and outstanding service, the result is what we call Retirement Perfected™Bonaventure provides the highest level of service and value you'll find anywhere. Our...
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Photo of Legend of Colorado Springs
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8.0
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35 reviews
8.0
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Overall, it's a great place! The place always seems bright and clean. The staff is typically very friendly and helpful, just turnover of caregivers seems high (but I believe that would be for any...
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.
At Legend of Colorado Springs, an assisted senior living and memory care community, residents enjoy endless blue skies, beautiful, natural scenery of Pikes Peak from a sprawling second-floor balcony, along with the perfect blend of amenities and services that make residents feel right at...
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1717 Floor plans available
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7.9
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7.9
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I'm happy with my decision. Overall, it's a good place. I did not look at other apartments, just the one they offered me - it is 2 bed, 2 bath with outside patio and garage, around 1000 sq ft. I liked the...
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.
Liberty Heights at Northgate is an assisted living community in the city of Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado for those seniors who are seeking memory care services. When a senior is seeking a great place to live in the city of Colorado Springs, they will find that in this community. The...
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Photo of Jackson Creek Senior Living
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7.3
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13 reviews
7.3
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13 reviews
5 star
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The staff at JCSL genuinely cares about its residents. It is very convenient to be able to sign up with a Healthcare group that operates right at the center. We have been pleased with the activities and care...
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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Cost of independent living in Black Forest, CO

The average cost of senior living in Black Forest is $4,023 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Victor, CO with an average of $3,580 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Black Forest, CO vs. nearby cities

Black Forest, CO
$4,023/mo
$4,073/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Black Forest, CO vs. the state and national average

Black Forest, CO
$4,023/mo
U.S. national average
$4,136/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Black Forest vs. other types of senior living

$5,091/mo
Independent Living
$4,023/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Black Forest, CO by room type

Semi-Private
$6,632/mo
Studio
$5,594/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,657/mo
2 Bedroom
$6,262/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$6,468/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Black Forest over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Black Forest

Recent reviews for independent living in Black Forest

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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Black Forest independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Black Forest independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Black Forest, 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 Black Forest 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 Black Forest partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Black Forest, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
44.4%
20.7%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
34.6%
No sugar
No sugar
66.7%
31.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
77.8%
33.7%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
33.3%
9.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Black Forest 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 Black Forest communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Black Forest, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
36.8%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
43.8%
Room service
Room service
88.9%
37.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
55.6%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Black Forest 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 Black Forest offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Black Forest, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
77.8%
45.2%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
77.8%
28.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
77.8%
33%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
48.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
88.9%
49.2%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
54.3%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
66.7%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
77.8%
38.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
88.9%
41.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
88.9%
47.4%
Live performances
Live performances
88.9%
47%
Dances
Dances
77.8%
32.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
77.8%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
88.9%
46.6%
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The Belcaro, Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living are the top-rated independent living facilities near Black Forest, Colorado. See full list of communities.

There are 9 independent living facilities near Black Forest, Colorado. See the full list.

The best independent living facilities near you in Black Forest, Colorado are Brookdale Monument Valley Park and Brookdale Vista Grande. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.

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