MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is a senior living community located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The facility offers both assisted living and memory care services, serving individuals who require support with daily activities or specialized care for memory loss conditions such as Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia. The assisted living program provides personalized care plans and 24-hour staffing, allowing residents to receive help with bathing, dressing, eating, and toileting as needed. For residents facing memory challenges, MorningStar offers a secured memory care neighborhood designed to accommodate cognitive impairments with enhanced safety features and tailored environments.
Medical and personal care services at MorningStar include medication management, diabetes care, incontinence care, and ambulatory support to ensure residents’ specific health needs are addressed. The staff coordinates additional healthcare services such as podiatry, audiology, and dental visits, supporting ongoing medical oversight. The community is equipped with a secured design to prevent wandering and uses spaces that are structured and organized to help residents with memory loss navigate comfortably and safely. Assistance is available by trained caregivers for various activities of daily living, with emphasis on maintaining each resident’s dignity and independence where possible.
Amenities within the facility are designed to promote engagement, comfort, and well-being. These include an on-site barber and beauty salon, indoor and outdoor walking paths for exercise and recreation, and a variety of clubs and community activities fostering social interaction. Residents and families report a positive and vibrant atmosphere, noting the cleanliness of the community and frequent opportunities for socializing and participation in engaging activities. The culinary program receives regular praise for food quality and presentation, though some feedback indicates room for improvement especially concerning specialized dietary needs.
MorningStar offers complimentary transportation services, assisting residents with both medical appointments and non-medical outings such as shopping or recreational activities. This service supports continued independence and access to community resources outside the facility.
Reviews and feedback highlight the professionalism, warmth, and kindness of MorningStar’s staff, including their attentiveness during challenging transitions and their commitment to regular communication with families. Some concerns have been noted regarding administrative response times, occasional communication hiccups between staff and pharmacies, and the challenges faced by those needing specific levels of medical care. While most residents and families express satisfaction with daily care and engagement opportunities, attention to individual health needs and administrative consistency is recommended for prospective residents. The facility accepts private payment, with more limited options for Medicaid, and generally maintains steady services and staffing consistent with expectations as of early 2024.
Costs at this community start at $5,195 and range up to $9,260. The average price in the community is $7,228, which is more than the average price in the area of $4,692. 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.
