Welcome to MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, an assisted living community located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. In addition to assisted living, MorningStar at Mountain Shadows also offers memory care at this location.
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Welcome to MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, an affordable luxury community offering personalized long-term care for adults.
The community’s assisted living programs are designed to help residents manage their activities of daily living while maintaining total freedom and independence. To help residents access everything they need in one convenient location, the community provides services and amenities like:
- Movie screenings
- Covered parking
- Utilities
- Housekeeping services
- Fax and copy services
- Cable TV access
- Common areas and social spaces
- Happy Hour weekly
- Pet services (for an additional fee)
- Life enrichment activities
- On-site fitness center
- Three chef-prepared meals served daily
- Scheduled transportation services
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows offers three meals on campus daily, giving residents opportunities to savor chef-prepared meals without going far from home. The community’s restaurant-style dining area creates the perfect environment for residents to make friends while they eat, enjoying memorable recipes tailored to their needs.
Seeing doctors and running errands means residents need to venture off-campus during their stay. To make getting around easier, MorningStar at Mountain Shadows offers scheduled transportation services to nearby doctor’s offices, shopping centers, and more.
Colorado Springs is nationally-renowned for the area’s scenic views and expansive nature parks. Residents will enjoy breathtaking views of mountain landscapes and dense forests throughout Colorado Springs, with endless opportunities to get outside and enjoy the Colorado countryside.
Popular places to visit near MorningStar at Mountain Shadows include:
- Garden of the Gods
- Pikes Peak
- The Broadmoor Seven Falls
- Cheyenne Mountain Zoo
- Cave of the Winds Mountain Park
Residents will find a wide variety of ways to get involved with peers and make friends on-campus, thanks to the community’s life enrichment programming opportunities. The community schedules new events and activities each morning, afternoon, and evening, creating new ways for residents to meet their neighbors daily.
In the past, popular events at MorningStar have included:
- Holiday celebrations
- Exercise lessons
- Arts and crafts
- Devotional services
- Social parties
- Group outings
- Outdoor experiences
- Board games
- Resident clubs
- Lifelong learning opportunities
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows has more than a half-dozen floor plans for families to consider when moving in, each featuring open layouts and private bathrooms.
Staff are happy to discuss the community’s available floor plans with residents before moving in to help each individual find the housing option that best suits their daily needs and monthly budget.
Availability varies, but apartments at MorningStar include:
- Studio units
- One-bedroom units
- Two-bedroom units (standard and large)
- Two-bedroom units with dens
During their stay at MorningStar, residents enjoy various apartment amenities designed to create a safe and secure atmosphere residents are proud to call home. Amenities included with each apartment feature:
- Basic cable TV
- Emergency call systems
- Utilities
- Weekly housekeeping
- Accessible bathrooms
- Individually-controlled heating and air conditioning
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows has a strong reputation for exceptional services, amenities, staff, and housing, making their community a popular place for long-term care in Colorado Springs. From the clean and cozy common spaces to the restaurant-style dining room, residents say they feel truly at-home while living at MorningStar.
According to online reviews, families say they would recommend MorningStar at Mountain Shadows because:
- The community’s staff are helpful and welcoming, going above and beyond to help residents feel safe and comfortable during their stay
- Residents love the meal options, hand-crafted by chefs to meet each person’s daily nutritional needs
- From the day a person moves in, the staff members strive to keep their family members involved as the individual’s daily routine changes
- The community’s life enrichment programming is vibrant and diverse, creating a wide range of events and opportunities for residents to enjoy
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q: Where is MorningStar at Mountain Shadows located?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is located at:
5355 Centennial Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80919
Q: What care services and amenities does MorningStar at Mountain Shadows provide?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows offers comprehensive personal care services and amenities on campus, including various features like:
- Assistance with activities of daily living
- Daily dining options
- Ambulation assistance
- Respite care
- Life enrichment rooms and programming
- Full-time licensed nurse on-staff
- Outpatient therapy
- On-site beautician services
- Continence care
- “It’s Never 2 Late” engagement technology
- Salon services
- Scheduled transportation available
- 24-hour staff availability
- Medication management and administration
To learn more about the many services residents have access to at MorningStar, please use the link above to make an inquiry about the community.
Q: What levels of care does MorningStar at Mountain Shadows provide?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is an assisted living community offering non-medical personal care. Their programs include assisted living and specialized memory care, making the community a suitable option for residents living with or without Alzheimer’s disease.
However, MorningStar at Mountain Shadows’ services are strictly limited to non-medical options. If residents need skilled nursing care or ongoing medical attention, they must arrange it with a third-party provider.
To learn more about the levels of care MorningStar at Mountain Shadows provides, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
Q: How much does MorningStar at Mountain Shadows cost?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows adjusts their monthly fees to reflect each individual’s care routine and housing preferences. To get a personalized quote for the community based on recent pricing, please use the “Get Pricing” link above.
Q: Is MorningStar at Mountain Shadows pet-friendly?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is a pet-friendly community, allowing cats and dogs which have been individually approved for appropriateness before moving in. To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry about MorningStar’s pet policy.
Q: Do the residents seem active and engaged at MorningStar at Mountain Shadows?
MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is proud of the life enrichment programming they provide, helping residents make friends and explore new hobbies through one-of-a-kind opportunities offered right on campus.
To learn more about the life enrichment opportunities residents enjoy at MorningStar, from the arts and crafts sessions to the group outings and more, please use the link above to make an inquiry.
There are 3 hospitals within 25 miles of MorningStar at Mountain Shadows. The two closest hospitals are Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services which is 3.8 miles away and University Colo Health Memorial Hospital Central which is 5.9 miles away.
Some of the key amenities available at MorningStar at Mountain Shadows are:
- Pet Friendly
- Activity Center
- Parking
