Wind Crest Senior Living, located in Highlands Ranch, Colorado, is an Erickson Senior Living-operated continuing care retirement community. Set on an 84-acre campus with scenic views of the Rocky Mountains and open green spaces, the facility provides a comprehensive range of care options, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing services. The community supports aging in place, allowing residents to transition seamlessly between care levels as their needs change.
Residents benefit from a robust suite of onsite healthcare offerings through the Wind Crest Medical Center, which features primary care, podiatry, audiology, dental services, physical and occupational therapy, and regular wellness checks. The community also provides specialized services such as pharmacy delivery, laboratory testing, and care coordination with outside providers, helping residents manage their health conveniently within the campus.
Accommodations at Wind Crest include a variety of apartment home styles, ranging from one-bedroom to spacious two-bedroom floor plans, many with private balconies or patios and customizable finishes. Residences are designed with modern features, open layouts, in-unit laundry, and ample storage. Recent expansions include the addition of new independent living buildings like Longs Ridge and Summit Square, offering more contemporary amenities and scenic views.
Dining options are extensive, with six distinct restaurants, cafés, and bistros, including The Fireside, The Blue Sky Restaurant, and The Timberline Tavern. Menus feature chef-prepared meals with locally sourced ingredients, catering to diverse tastes and dietary needs. Residents can enjoy casual fare, formal dining, and private event spaces for family gatherings or celebrations.
Wind Crest promotes an active lifestyle through state-of-the-art fitness centers, an indoor pool, exercise classes, and wellness programs tailored for seniors. The community features walking trails, gardens, a dog park, bocce ball courts, and a putting green. Social, educational, and cultural activities are abundant, with hundreds of resident-run clubs and committees, lifelong learning classes, art studios, woodworking shops, and organized outings to local attractions. The onsite performing arts theater hosts concerts, lectures, and community events.
Services such as housekeeping, transportation, concierge support, and 24-hour security provide residents with comfort and peace of mind. Wind Crest also offers personal care assistance for those needing help with activities of daily living—such as bathing, eating, dressing, and toileting—delivered by a dedicated staff team.
Recent reviews note the community’s vibrant atmosphere, diverse amenities, and opportunities for social connection, with particular praise for the quality of the apartments and dining experiences. However, some residents and families report ongoing communication challenges with administration, unresolved billing issues, and concerns with transparency regarding services and costs, especially within memory care. While Wind Crest has made efforts to address individual concerns and improve service delivery, feedback suggests there is continued need for clearer communication and more responsive management. Despite these challenges, many residents appreciate the active, supportive environment and the wide array of resources available on campus.
Costs at this community start at $2,800 and range up to $8,887. The average price in the community is $5,844, which is more than the average price in the area of $5,819. The cost of continuing care retirement communities 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.
