MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows
Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Colorado Springs, CO

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows

Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care · Colorado Springs, CO

Overview of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows in Colorado Springs offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family seeking short term support. Housing includes studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences, so single residents as well as couples or companions can move in together. With a Walk Score of 38, the area is car dependent, and most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so residents may bring a pet when they move in.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #60 / 119Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 60th out of 119 assisted living communities we track in Colorado for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Colorado facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
22 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #262 / 409Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 262nd out of 409 assisted living communities we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
38 / 100

About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Assisted Living
$6,125/Month

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type3-story
Room Types
Studio 1 Bed 2 Bed

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows

Studio with Bath
2 Bedroom, 1 Bath
Floor plan 1

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Address 5.7 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Colorado Springs's city center to MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Colorado Springs

Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
Brookdale Monument Valley Park
AL
MC
Colorado Springs
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 61
Rank #111 / 299
Yes
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 48
Rank #34 / 409
Studio / 2 BedA+Lorelei BroxsonBrookdale Place Of Colorado Springs LLCPrivate pay
Garden Ranch Assisted Living
AL
HC
RC
Colorado Springs (Northeast Colorado Springs)
8
Facility 8
CO AVG 61
Rank #248 / 299
No
64
Facility 64
CO AVG 48
Rank #115 / 409
Private RoomsA+Amanda HarrisGarden Ranch LLCPrivate pay
Bonaventure Senior Living – Colorado Springs
AL
IL
MC
Colorado Springs
109
Facility 109
CO AVG 61
Rank #49 / 299
Yes
26
Facility 26
CO AVG 48
Rank #326 / 409
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Vanessa ZabojnikBonaventure Of Colorado Springs LLCPrivate pay
Brookdale Broadmoor
AL
MC
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 61
Rank #92 / 299
Yes
51
Facility 51
CO AVG 48
Rank #188 / 409
Studio / 1 BedC+Amy CurtisEmerikeyt Lo Of Broadmoor LLCPrivate pay
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows
AL
MC
RC
Colorado Springs (Northwest Colorado Springs)-Yes
38
Facility 38
CO AVG 48
Rank #262 / 409
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other CO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Colorado

MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is in Colorado Springs, Colorado. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.

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In-home & community support

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Income limit
2026 · Standard EBD financial pathway uses 300% of SSI ($2,982/month in 2026). Alternative working-disabled eligibility and trust rules require screening.
Asset limit
Standard individual countable-resource limit is $2,000; spousal protections and alternative eligibility categories require review.

Eligibility

General
Adults age 65+ with significant functional impairment or adults age 18–64 who are blind, physically disabled or have HIV/AIDS; Medicaid and nursing-facility level-of-care criteria apply.
CO specifics
Selected services transitioned to Community First Choice by July 1 2026; distinguish remaining waiver benefits from CFC services.

What it provides

  • Waiver services authorized through an assessed care plan; selected home and community services transitioned to Community First Choice.
In-home support

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Eligibility

General
Colorado residents age 5+ with a disability who qualify for Home Care Allowance.

What it provides

  • Cash assistance to pay a home-care provider for help with daily activities in the home.
In-home and community support; no room-and-board payment

Community First Choice

Colorado Health First Colorado Community First Choice (CFC)

Eligibility

General
In-home and community support for Health First Colorado members who meet CFC Medicaid and institutional-level-of-care requirements and have an assessed support plan.
CO specifics
Members whose Medicaid eligibility depends on a waiver must continue at least one qualifying waiver service monthly. Authorizations and current limits apply. This is not room-and-board coverage.

What it provides

  • Authorized personal care; homemaker and other home/community supports; with agency or self-directed options. CFC does not pay room and board and does not duplicate services paid under another Medicaid benefit.
Health coverage

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Eligibility

General
Qualifying recipients of Colorado Old Age Pension assistance who are not eligible for Health First Colorado and meet the OAP medical-program requirements.
CO specifics
OAP Health and Medical Care is a limited state-funded medical-coverage program for eligible OAP recipients.

What it provides

  • Limited medical benefits for eligible OAP recipients who are not eligible for Health First Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 What neighborhood is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows in?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is in the Northwest Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs.
02 Is MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows in a walkable area?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows has a walk score of 38. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
03 How long has MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows been in business?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows has been operating for approximately 22 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
04 Are pets allowed at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows?
Yes, MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows allows residents to bring their pets.
05 How much does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows cost per month?
Pricing at MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows starts at $6,125 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
06 Are there photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows?
Yes — there are 5 photos of MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows in the photo gallery on this page.
07 What levels of care does MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows provide?
MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows offers Assisted Living, Memory Care & Respite Care.