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9 Best Independent Living Communities in Black Forest, CO

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Discover unique independent living amenities, social activities, dining, and more independent living benefits. With 9 independent living facilities in Black Forest, A Place for Mom makes it easier to find your new, maintenance-free home.

We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Glen Park, Pine Crest and Village Seven.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Castle Rock, Colorado Springs and Monument.

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Photo of Revel Province
2727 Photos available
1010 Floor plans available
9.8
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66 reviews
9.8
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66 reviews
5 star
89%
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I’ve lived at Revel Province for almost 2 years and there are many things I enjoy here. I really like the open dining. We don’t just have a dining room; it’s a real restaurant with a chef doing the...
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Province is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the...
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Photo of Aspen Trail Retirement Resort
1515 Photos available
9.8
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23 reviews
9.8
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23 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
9%
3 star
4%
2 star
0%
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4%
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My Mom (and Dad before his passing) has lived at Aspen Trails as a charter member for about 5 years. I have visited many times. The facilities are very nice and always very well maintained. The staff is...
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.
Aspen Trail, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on New Car Drive in Colorado Springs. We look forward to opening brand new during the Fall of 2020! Aspen Trail will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...
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Photo of Melody Living of Colorado Springs
2828 Photos available
9.6
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32 reviews
9.6
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32 reviews
5 star
57%
4 star
31%
3 star
0%
2 star
3%
1 star
9%
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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 Melody Living of Colorado Springs Independent Living
1919 Photos available
9.6
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23 reviews
9.6
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23 reviews
5 star
83%
4 star
9%
3 star
4%
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0%
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Apartments are lovely, new appliances, spacious and comfortable. The staff has been so kind to my mother, checking in on her when she misses a meal. The atmosphere is welcoming, clean and inviting. We love...
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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Photo of StoneCreek of Flying Horse Senior Living
1111 Photos available
9.1
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27 reviews
9.1
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27 reviews
5 star
59%
4 star
19%
3 star
7%
2 star
4%
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11%
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They were short handed the month my mom was there. Everyone was really pleasant and did the best they could but there were very few activities and the wait was long at meal times. The atmosphere was very...
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.
Stone Creek of Flying Horse is an upscale Senior Living Community located adjacent to the 7 th hole of the beautiful Club of Flying Horse Golf Club. This Senior Living Community offers Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living. There are big mountain views of Pikes Peak and the Air...
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Photo of Bonaventure of Colorado Springs
1010 Photos available
1919 Floor plans available
8.7
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23 reviews
8.7
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23 reviews
5 star
26%
4 star
35%
3 star
13%
2 star
4%
1 star
22%
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Bonaventure was the right fit, location and the level of care required for our family member. Food is ok, but could use a boost in flavor, generally pretty bland. Facilities are maintained well. 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.
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 Liberty Heights
2121 Photos available
1717 Floor plans available
7.9
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41 reviews
7.9
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41 reviews
5 star
47%
4 star
34%
3 star
7%
2 star
5%
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7%
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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
1717 Photos available
7.9
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14 reviews
7.9
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14 reviews
5 star
65%
4 star
21%
3 star
7%
2 star
7%
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The staff is kind and attentive. Specifically [names removed]. I would absolutely recommend this place to others who are needing to find a place for their loved one.
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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Photo of Legend of Colorado Springs
2222 Photos available
7.5
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36 reviews
7.5
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36 reviews
5 star
64%
4 star
17%
3 star
8%
2 star
0%
1 star
11%
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Overall this facility is great. The best part is the staff - they are great and overall very attentive. The turnover rate is low. However they could use some extra people skills and conflict...
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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Photo of New Day Cottages at Pine Creek
88 Photos available
7.0
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13 reviews
7.0
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13 reviews
5 star
84%
4 star
8%
3 star
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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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Cost of independent living in Black Forest, CO

The average cost of senior living in Black Forest is $3,859 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Victor, CO with an average of $3,493 per month.

Independent living costs in Black Forest, CO, vs. nearby cities

Black Forest, CO
$3,859/mo
$3,920/mo

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

Black Forest, CO
$3,859/mo
U.S. national average
$4,016/mo

Independent living costs in Black Forest, CO, vs. other senior living options

$4,880/mo
Independent Living
$3,859/mo

Independent living costs in Black Forest, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$6,228/mo
Studio
$5,254/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,104/mo
2 Bedroom
$5,676/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$5,625/mo

Senior living costs in Black Forest 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: Black Forest, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeBlack Forest, COColoradoU.S.
Independent Living$3,859/mo$4,182/mo$4,016/mo
Assisted Living$4,925/mo$5,050/mo$4,557/mo
Memory Care$4,880/mo$5,145/mo$4,794/mo
Independent Living
Black Forest, CO:$3,859/mo
Colorado:$4,182/mo
U.S.:$4,016/mo
Assisted Living
Black Forest, CO:$4,925/mo
Colorado:$5,050/mo
U.S.:$4,557/mo
Memory Care
Black Forest, CO:$4,880/mo
Colorado:$5,145/mo
U.S.:$4,794/mo
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Independent living costs in Black Forest, CO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Black Forest 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
Black Forest, CO$4,605/mo$3,932/mo+17.1%
Colorado$3,262/mo$3,110/mo+4.9%
National$3,194/mo$3,045/mo+4.9%
Black Forest, CO
2024 average cost:$4,605/mo
2023 average cost:$3,932/mo
Percent change:+17.1%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$3,262/mo
2023 average cost:$3,110/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
National
2024 average cost:$3,194/mo
2023 average cost:$3,045/mo
Percent change:+4.9%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

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

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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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
33.3%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
55.6%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
66.7%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
22.2%
8.1%
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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
55.6%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
66.7%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
66.7%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
44.4%
17.4%
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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
66.7%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
66.7%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
88.9%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
88.9%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
55.6%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
66.7%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
66.7%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
47%
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