04.29.08

55 Plus Communities in Colorado Springs

Posted in Colorado Springs Real Estate at 6:21 am by Angela Byrne

Did you know that age is not a protected class per fair housing law?  This means that communities are able to promote their features to specified age groupings.  This is not a bad thing.  In fact, my sister’s in-laws just moved to a retirement community in Florida that provides them a retirement lifestyle like no other community could.  There are multiple options for live music every Friday and Saturday night, a dream golf course, a bowling alley, a grocery store, great healthcare, and much more….right inside the community.  My sister laughs about how autonomous their new world is.  Most people, she explains, spend more time commuting in their golf carts than in their cars.  Now, that’s the life.

In Colorado Springs, we don’t have anything that lavish…yet.  However, there have been rumors for years about a new Del Webb community planting itself in either Gleneagle or Monument.  We seem to have a lot of our military retirees return to buy Colorado Springs real estate once they are done with their service to our country.  Well, if a retiree is looking for a Colorado Springs 55-plus community, here is a list of possibilities for them.  They are opening new communities annually, so if you don’t see something you like now…there may be a better fit soon.  This may include some assisted living and care facilities, as well.

• Brookdale Village at Skyline.  On the west side near Bear Creek Park.  They offer garden homes and apartments and have facilities that include a putting green, library and indoor pool
• MacKenzie Place.  Their campus includes The Cottages (which are low maintenance single family homes), The Terrace (which are independent living apartments), and The Arbours (a full care facility that they claim doesn’t feel like a hospital).
• The Inn at Garden Plaza.  “Elegant” retirement living with both independent and assisted living options.  100 social activities from which to choose (book club, billiards, train trips, and more).
• Palisades at Broadmoor Park.  In the Southwest.  The Palisades say “Our distinctive concept takes the finest elements of a first-class community — comfort, convenience and luxurious amenities — and blends them with a comprehensive wellness approach that focuses on nutrition, physical fitness and emotional well being.”

This is not a comprehensive list of Colorado Springs 55 Plus Communities.  If you have any to add, please post a comment or contact Angela Byrne.  I would love to have ‘em all here!

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