Assisted living Colorado Springs, CO
How much does assisted living cost in Colorado Springs, CO?
Assisted living in Colorado Springs, CO costs $4,639–$5,991 per month at most of the communities that publish a rate. The median of those is $5,422, based on 14 prices we collected from 10 local communities on July 20, 2026.
Median monthly cost
$5,422/mo
Most people pay $4,639–$5,991
- Full range found
- $4,130 – $7,950
- vs. Colorado median
- −$648 (10.7% lower)
- Communities priced
- 10 of 73 licensed
Prices verified 14 prices from 10 communities, collected Jul 20, 2026 How we collect prices
That is 13.7% of the 73 assisted living facilities licensed in this metro. Most of the rest are small residential homes that do not publish rates, and they tend to be cheaper, so treat this figure as the visible, costlier end of the market. How we collect and what we miss
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Your estimate
$5,550/mo
Most people pay $5,545 – $5,873/mo
- Per year
- $66,540 – $70,476
- Over 2 years
- $133,080 – $140,952
In today’s prices · 14 real prices · 10 communities · verified Jul 20, 2026
If you qualify for Medicaid
Health First Colorado pays contracted communities about $3,092/mo toward care (2026). Room and board stays separate.
What people actually pay, by apartment type
Advertised prices are only the start. These bands show the spread of the 14 real prices we collected — so you can see what “normal” looks like before you tour. They cover every apartment type we priced, from a shared suite to a private one-bedroom or two-bedroom.
| Apartment | Lowest | 25th pct. | Median | 75th pct. | Highest | Prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | $4,595 | $4,600 | $4,605 | $4,928 | $5,250 | 3 |
Care needs change the price
Base rates cover rent, meals, and light support. Communities add a care-level fee after assessing daily needs:
| Care level | What it means | Added per month |
|---|---|---|
| Light support (Level 1) | Lowest care tier, where priced separately | $570 |
| Moderate support (Level 2) | Help with two or three daily activities | $945 |
| High support (Level 3+) | Hands-on help through most of the day | $1,570 |
Only one community in our Colorado Springs index publishes a care-fee schedule, so these are that community’s rates rather than a market range. Most communities here quote care fees only after an assessment, so ask each one for its own schedule in writing.
Prices verified 14 prices from 10 communities, collected Jul 20, 2026 How we collect prices
Starting prices at 10 Colorado Springs-area communities
Each rate is the community’s own number — published on its site or quoted to us directly — for the apartment shown, at the lightest care level. Sorted lowest first.
| Community | Area | Apartment | Starting rate | Source | Collected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Skyline | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $4,130/mo | Published rate | |
| Brookdale Broadmoor | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $4,575/mo | Published rate | |
| The Ivy Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Studio | $4,595/mo | Published rate | |
| The Retreat at Sunny Vista | Colorado Springs | Studio | $4,605/mo | Published rate | |
| Brookdale Monument Valley Park | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $4,740/mo | Published rate | |
| StoneCreek of Flying Horse | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $4,995/mo | Published rate | |
| Melody Living of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Studio | $5,250/mo | Published rate | |
| MorningStar at Mountain Shadows | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $5,750/mo | Published rate | |
| Legend of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $5,980/mo | Published rate | |
| MacKenzie Place - Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | Not specified | $6,085/mo | Published rate |
Starting rates are for the base care level; your total depends on the community’s care assessment (see add-on fees above). The live version of this table is sortable.
Ways to pay in Colorado
Colorado Medicaid — Health First Colorado
$101.65/day ≈ $3,092/mo paid to contracted communities (2026)
Health First Colorado pays contracted assisted-living communities a set daily rate for care. Residents still pay room and board, and a community can charge up to $810 a month for it in 2026. The daily care rate is higher inside the City and County of Denver, where it is $107.13. Everywhere else in Colorado it is $101.65. Not every community accepts Medicaid, so ask before you tour.
Medicare
Does not pay for assisted-living rent or personal care.
Medicare does not pay for assisted-living room, board, or personal care. It continues to cover medical care — doctor visits, hospital stays, and short-term skilled nursing after a hospital stay — while you live in assisted living.
Veterans benefits
VA Aid & Attendance can offset assisted-living costs for qualifying wartime veterans and surviving spouses. Our guide to applying ships with the pilot.
The Colorado Springs metro at a glance
Residents 65 and older
110,511
14.4% of the metro · 2024 ACS 5-year estimates
65+ population growth
+3.7%/yr
among the fastest-growing large metros
Colorado statewide median
$6,070/mo
Colorado Springs runs 10.7% below the state
How nearby metros compare
- Denver, CO $5,745/mo
- Phoenix, AZ $4,721/mo
Questions people ask
What is the average cost of assisted living in Colorado Springs?
Across 14 prices we collected from 10 Colorado Springs-area communities in July 2026, the median assisted-living rate is $5,422 per month. Most residents pay between $4,639 and $5,991 depending on apartment type and how much daily care they need.
Why do prices for the same community vary so much?
The advertised rate is usually the base rent for the smallest apartment at the lightest care level. Most communities then add a care-level fee once they have assessed daily needs, and medication management is often billed separately. Almost no community in Colorado Springs publishes those fees, so ask for the all-in monthly number at the care level the community's own assessment gives you.
Does Medicare pay for assisted living in Colorado?
No. Medicare does not cover assisted-living rent or personal care anywhere in the U.S. It keeps covering medical care — doctors, hospital stays, and short-term skilled nursing — while you live in assisted living.
Does Colorado Medicaid (Health First Colorado) cover assisted living?
Yes, for people who qualify medically and financially. Health First Colorado pays contracted communities a set daily care rate — about $102 per day in 2026 — while the resident pays room and board. Not every community accepts Health First Colorado, so ask early in your search.
Does Social Security pay for assisted living in Colorado Springs?
Not directly — Social Security has no assisted-living benefit. In practice, monthly Social Security income is the first building block most families put toward the bill, with the rest covered by savings, a home sale, long-term-care insurance, or Health First Colorado for those who qualify.
Can you negotiate assisted-living prices?
Often, yes. Base rent on an apartment that has been sitting vacant, the one-time community fee, and move-in specials are all commonly negotiable — care-level fees rarely are. Ask every community what flexibility it has; your leverage is highest when occupancy is low.
Do assisted-living prices go up over time?
Yes. Most communities raise rates once a year, and the care-level fee also rises if a reassessment finds higher needs. Before signing, ask for the community's rate-increase history for the past three years and get the reassessment process in writing.