Collinwood Assisted Living is a senior care facility located in Fort Collins, Colorado, operated by Compass Senior Living. The community provides specialized memory care services as its primary care type, catering to seniors living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia, while also offering a range of assisted living support. The facility emphasizes a tailored approach to daily living, creating individualized care plans that adapt to each resident’s unique needs. Residents live in a secure, well-maintained setting that offers various amenities and opportunities for engagement.
Collinwood Assisted Living offers integrated medical and personal care, including comprehensive incontinence and diabetes management. Staff provide direct assistance with medication administration and monitoring, ensuring residents’ conditions remain stable. Ambulatory care is available for those requiring mobility support, and residents can access a range of healthcare professionals on-site, including visits from podiatrists, audiologists, and dental providers. The facility also features an on-site barber/beauty salon and a therapy room, enabling residents to receive both routine personal care and specialized therapeutic services without leaving the community.
Assistance with activities of daily living is a standard part of the care offered at Collinwood. Full support is provided for bathing, dressing, and toileting, while residents who need help with eating receive some physical assistance during meals. The care staff are trained to offer these supports with respect for resident dignity and safety, which is especially important for those with memory care needs.
Collinwood Assisted Living provides complimentary transportation services for residents, designed to facilitate both medical appointments and non-medical outings. This transportation supports community engagement by enabling access to local destinations, errands, and scheduled events, as well as ensuring residents can attend necessary medical visits outside the facility.
Reviews from residents and families frequently describe Collinwood as a clean and well-maintained facility, with a comfortable, home-like environment that some liken to a resort or lodge setting. Staff members receive praise for their professionalism, kindness, and responsiveness, with particular recognition for their tailored and attentive approach to individual care needs. Residents benefit from a diverse calendar of activities, which includes exercise classes, games, music events, organized outings, religious services, and arts programs. The dining program is often noted for its flexibility, with restaurant-style service, custom orders, and balanced meal options. Amenities such as spacious common areas, outdoor walking trails, courtyards, salons, and libraries also contribute to the quality of life at Collinwood. While most feedback is positive, some concerns have been raised regarding shared room privacy, punctuality of responses, costs, and occasional waitlists for admission. Overall, Collinwood Assisted Living is recognized for its quality care, supportive staff, and engaging environment for residents.
Costs at this community start at $4,705 and range up to $5,000. The average price in the community is $4,852, which is less than the average price in the area of $5,667. The cost of memory care in this area is essentially the same as the cost throughout the state. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost.