Lark Springs is a memory care community located in Colorado Springs, Colorado, specializing in the care of individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. As a memory care-only facility, Lark Springs is designed specifically to accommodate the challenges associated with memory loss. The community features a secure environment to help ensure resident safety, with layouts that promote orientation and reduce confusion for those living with dementia. The campus includes spaces such as a barber and beauty salon, as well as outdoor areas and common rooms created to foster comfort, familiarity, and engagement.
The care provided at Lark Springs is tailored to the needs of memory care residents and includes full assistance with activities of daily living such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. The care team is trained and experienced in supporting residents who may require diabetes management, medication administration and monitoring, incontinence care, and ambulatory assistance. With a focus on the unique needs of those with memory loss, staff deliver structured and supportive programs that aim to maintain cognitive function and encourage participation in daily activities. Medical support is coordinated to address both chronic conditions and acute needs as they arise, with protocols in place to manage medications and provide regular health monitoring.
Transportation services at Lark Springs are offered on a complimentary basis for both medical and non-medical purposes. These services enable residents to attend physician appointments, therapy sessions, and off-site activities or errands, supporting both their healthcare and engagement with the broader community. The goal of this offering is to ensure residents retain access to necessary resources while minimizing disruption to routines.
Resident and family feedback highlights the strength of the hands-on caregiving staff, noting a compassionate and respectful approach, along with purposeful programming such as crafts, music, games, and structured outdoor activities tailored for those with dementia. The environment is described as clean, well-maintained, and supportive of residents’ needs for both safety and engagement. Many families appreciate dedicated efforts by individual team members in providing personalized and attentive care.
However, reviews also report periodic issues that include slow or inconsistent communication from non-caregiving staff, varying quality of housekeeping and laundry services, and food quality. There are also occasional concerns about staff turnover rates and the room sizes, with shared occupancy sometimes leading to discomfort for some residents. Overall, families value Lark Springs for its secure dementia care environment, but some express a need for improved management communication and a more consistent standard across all service aspects. As of mid-2024, there have been no major changes or developments reported in the services provided by Lark Springs.
Costs at this community start at $3,140 and range up to $6,500. The average price in the community is $4,820, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,617. 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.
