Melody Living Independent Living in Colorado Springs, CO, provides senior housing designed for adults seeking an active, maintenance-free lifestyle. Part of a broader campus that includes assisted living and memory support, the community enables residents to transition between levels of care according to their changing needs. Accommodations are modern and spacious, with common areas designed for socialization and engagement. Amenities such as restaurant-style dining, wellness programs, and frequent social activities are available.

While the independent living residences focus on supporting a self-sufficient lifestyle, assisted living services are also available for those who require more comprehensive care. For residents needing higher levels of support, trained staff can provide full assistance with activities of daily living, including bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting. Medical support is provided through coordinated care services on-site, with staff available around the clock to respond to needs quickly. Additional support services—such as daily cooking and meal preparation—are managed by culinary staff, and residents consistently comment on the quality of food, with dining overseen by an on-site chef, though changes in kitchen staff have occasionally affected meal consistency.

Staffing consists of caregivers, culinary staff, and ancillary support personnel present throughout the community. Reviews cite staff as personable, attentive, and effective at creating a welcoming environment, with many residents and families expressing satisfaction with the quality and responsiveness of care. Even as there have been some changes in staff, the core caregiving team is generally described as dedicated and supportive of residents’ well-being.

Transportation services at Melody Living include complimentary transportation for medical appointments and non-medical trips such as errands or social outings. This service is designed to help residents maintain regular healthcare appointments, participate in scheduled group outings, and access local amenities with ease.

Additional amenities available to residents include regularly scheduled yoga and chair yoga sessions, brain fitness and Dakim cognitive training activities, a fitness center, and robust activity programming featuring arts, games, and group excursions. Feedback from residents and families also highlights the community’s clean, well-kept environment and the sense of camaraderie among residents. Residents value opportunities for making new friends and social engagement, though some note occasional fluctuations in social programming. On the whole, Melody Living Independent Living offers a range of supportive services and amenities within a flexible care model, aiming to support both independence and increasing care needs as required.

Costs at this community start at $2,020 and range up to $6,298. The average price in the community is $4,159, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,153. The cost of senior living 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.