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Offering the finest assisted living Colorado Springs has to offer, MorningStar Assisted Living and Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is designed to provide carefree retirement years and includes an array of hospitality and senior care services, luxury amenities, and signature wellness programs and activities. We offer 45 assisted living suites with spacious studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. Our Reflections Neighborhood for memory care offers 19 secure studios devoted to the specialized care of those with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia.
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Tucked at the foot of the majestic Rockies, MorningStar at Mountain Shadows is located just north of Garden of the Gods Road. We are close to I-25, and health facilities such as Penrose Hospital as well as retail centers, grocery stores and restaurants.

MorningStar Senior Living: Colorado Springs “Best Of”

MorningStar at Mountain Shadows was awarded the high honor of “Best Retirement Home” in both 2015 and 2016, as part of the annual “Best Of” competition hosted by the Colorado Springs Gazette.

Our suites are available in various floorplans equipped with full, handicapped-accessible bathrooms; emergency call systems; and private heating and air conditioning. Onsite amenities include a bistro, salon, theater, fireside patio, fitness center, and scheduled transportation.

Along with compassionate assisted living and memory care, we offer respite care (short recuperative stays) and trial stays from a week to a full month to let you determine if we are a good fit. MorningStar has retirement communities across the Western U.S. Be sure to visit our nearby community MorningStar at Bear Creek just 7 miles away. Contact us to learn more about the finest assisted living Colorado Springs offers.

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    Grandpa Clifford ("Papa") lived with us when I was growing up. As his sidekick, we did everything together. Our time together helped to shape my passion for serving seniors. In his honor I made this my professional mission. Seniors teach me compassion, patience, acceptance and joy in the little things. I feel blessed to have so many extended grandparents from whom I learn wisdom every day.
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    I have been fortunate to serve seniors my entire nursing career. I love providing a quality of care that enhances and enriches their lives. Truly, an amazing experience! I couldn’t imagine myself working anywhere else as a nurse. Seniors have taught me to enjoy life as much as you can, never sweat the small stuff, laugh a lot, complain less and never take anything for granted, especially time. I continue to be impressed by our team members who go above and beyond to give love, respect, honesty, fairness, goodness and kindness to enrich the lives of our residents.
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    When I was little, my mom and I would always help our elderly neighbor, Dorothy. My mom explained to me how every part of our lives, cars, roads, buildings, technology, and our freedom, were built and created by those who came before us and helping them now, when things are a little harder for them, is a great way to show our thanks. I don’t see my role as a job at all, but as a passion. How thankful I am to work for a company that supports that passion and allows me to do the right thing for those we serve as we branch out and help others in need through the MorningStar Foundation.
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The staff at MorningStar at Mtn. Shadows makes this Community truly unique. The Community is beautiful, warm and welcoming, and has a home-like feel. But the caring staff is what really sets it apart. I think you have to visit and spend a little time to experience the difference!
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The staff are ALL very pleasant and welcoming!! The residents seem happy and are well engaged. The staff interacted with each resident they encountered by name and were excited to greet them! This is truly a lovely community!
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MorningStar at Mountain Shadows, 5355 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80919
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AMENITIES


  • All-day, Restaurant-style Dining
  • Full-Service Dining Room
  • Private Dining Room (for intimate dinners)
  • Bistro
  • Chapel
  • Theatre (including Wii)
  • Library (including a computer and newspapers)
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  • Fireside Patio
  • Secure Courtyard for Memory Care
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  • 24-hour Care Staff
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  • Full, handicapped-accessible bathroom
  • Emergency call system
  • Private heating & air conditioning
  • Basic cable TV and utilities
  • Housekeeping, weekly
  • Laundry and linen service, weekly
  • Laundry facilities
  • Spot cleaning and trash removal, daily

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BRIDGE LOANS

It’s not uncommon for families to be short on funds when transitioning a loved one into a senior community. The ElderLife Bridge Loan allows you to pay for rent and care in the short term while waiting for other funds to come in. Common financial shortfalls include the time that it takes to list and sell a home, or the waiting period before receiving VA Benefits.

The Bridge Loan is designed like a line of credit, bridging the financial shortfall for up to 12 months. The loan is unsecured (no collateral needed) and approved quickly with no penalty for early payoff and affordable interest payments as low as $8 per $1000 borrowed.

To learn more about the ElderLife Bridge Loan, call 877.664.1710 or Click Here.

REVERSE MORTGAGE

When one partner needs assisted living, and the other partner chooses to remain living in a private home, a reverse mortgage may be a good solution to help pay for increased expenses. Without affecting Medicare or Social Security benefits, reverse mortgages allow a homeowner to stay in the home and withdraw from the equity that the couple has built. Mortgage holders get tax-free cash flow as a loan against that equity, a loan that doesn’t need to be repaid until the house is sold or the owner moves out or dies.

Be sure to vet lenders and their terms thoroughly before making any decision. If you would like to be connected to a trusted, licensed reverse mortgage partner, call 877.664.1710.

LONG-TERM CARE INSURANCE

Long-term care insurance helps pay for senior care and protect personal assets by covering expenses up to the amounts set forth in the policy. LTC insurance pays for a variety of services in senior communities, and can offer care options that may not be covered through the federal subsidies of Medicare and Medicaid (see below section).

LTC policies can be complex and it may be difficult to understand and activate your policy. If you have questions about your Long-term Care policy, call 877.664.1710 to be connected with an expert for a free policy review.

SELLING THE HOME

The equity built up in a private home is typically a retiree’s largest asset, making the proceeds from selling extremely helpful when transitioning to a senior community. However, selling a home in a timely manner can be challenging and time-consuming. This is especially true when adult children are not living near to assist.

Many families find it helpful to work with a Real Estate Professional experienced with all aspects of selling a senior’s home. From packing and cleaning to listing and selling, ElderLife’s agents are ready to assist with the entire process to simplify a senior transition. To be connected with a local agent, call 877.664.1710.

SOCIAL SECURITY

Approach Social Security (SS) benefits tactically. Historically, it was wise to take SS benefits early and invest them. Today, that’s not necessarily so. Maximized benefits may best be found through delayed retirement credits. Depending on your birth year, benefits increase by 3-8% annually. If you wait until age 70 to collect, that monthly check could increase by 25% or more. And a surviving spouse receives the entirety of that benefit upon the worker’s death, making delayed retirement credits even more valuable. Study the new rules to choose your best course.
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MEDICARE

Think of Medicare as health insurance for those 65 years and older, regardless of income. While Medicare never pays for assisted living, it is designed to help fund certain postacute expenses in the first 100 days, namely hospitalization and rehab, as long as the person’s health is improving.
Once you’ve plateaued, Medicare stops paying.

Benefits may be available for home health care, but only if certain conditions are met. Medicare Part A covers hospice (palliative care) for the actively dying, regardless of income, including in a senior living community. Click here for original source info.

In contrast, Medicaid is a federal government program that subsidizes the medical expenses (including certain health services and nursing home care) for low income people of all ages. MorningStar does not accept Medicaid. Click here for more information.

LEVERAGE LIFE INSURANCE POLICIES

Whole life and universal life policies build a reserve of cash through interest-earning excess premiums (known as the policy’s “cash value”). In some situations, life insurance can be a source of ready funds through cash surrender, death benefit loans, accelerating death benefits, life (or viatical) settlements, or even selling the policy on the open market for immediate cash.

Before acting on any of these methods, consult a financial advisor, as there may be tax consequences. Life Care Funding can also help you determine whether a policy can be converted. Click Here

TAX BENEFITS

The IRS allows certain deductions on a federal tax return for the cost of housing and meals of those receiving long-term care in a senior community due to chronic illness or the inability to live alone.

Assisted living residents may qualify for these deductions if a physician certifies that they have been unable to perform at least two activities of daily living (such as eating, bathing or dressing) without assistance for at least 90 days. The same deductions can apply to those who require substantial supervision due to memory impairment.

An adult child paying for a parent’s care may also qualify for the tax deductions, if the child can claim the parent as a dependent. Consult a tax advisor for further information or visit the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Click Here.

COMPANION LIVING

MorningStar offers Companion Living in all of our communities, where two unrelated people of the same sex share a suite, whether in independent living, assisted living or memory care.

Not only does this living arrangement enhance life by its camaraderie, it also extends savings.

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