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Memory Care Colorado Springs:
Compassionate, Specialized, Experienced

MorningStar Memory Care at Bear Creek on Lower Gold Camp Rd offers the finest memory care Colorado Springs has to offer and has been named “Alzheimer’s Association Leader in Dementia Care.” Set amid the Rockies’ picturesque foothills, our community is devoted to the individualized memory care for those with mild to advanced stages of Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia. Colorado Springs is ranked the 2nd best place to live in the US in 2022.
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Suites are available in a choice of studio, one-and-two-bedroom configurations from 315 to 608 sq ft. Suites include emergency call systems and handicap-accessible bathrooms. While a secure building, independence is encouraged and supported through clear wayfinding; safe and inviting common areas including a courtyard with double-sided stone fireplace, strolling paths wrapping 75% of building, two spacious living rooms with large flat-screen Tv, and a gathering room with double-sided hearth and aquarium.

Our community has easy access to I-25 and US highway 24, and the Penrose Hospital and UCHealth Grandview Hospital. MorningStar Assisted Living & Memory Care at Mountain Shadows is just a few miles north.

MorningStar Memory Care Colorado Springs: A Holistic Approach to Memory Care

Through Lavender Sky, MorningStar’s programmatic approach to Memory Care, we incorporate Montessori-based therapies and create individualized service plans to address the needs of residents. Our gentle flow of purposeful activities leverages the power of music, dance, art, aromatherapy, and animals to heal and comfort whatever the extent of memory impairment. Residents receive daily health monitoring, 24/7 care from a well-trained staff, with access to licensed nurses and more supportive third-party service providers.

MorningStar Memory Care at Bear Creek on Lower Gold Camp Rd’s unique mission statement “to honor, to value, to invest,” sets us apart from other senior living communities. Please contact us to learn more about the most trusted memory care Colorado Springs offers.

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    I am often called an “old soul,” so perhaps there is a natural connection. Time spent as a child with my grandparents are cherished memories. Because of them, I feel comfortable around people who are in no rush—who will sit and have a long conversation filled with wisdom that comes from experience. It reminds me of how we should all approach life. When the workday feels overwhelming, I know I need to step away and go sit with a senior. It restores my energy and reminds me why I do this important work. The foundation of MorningStar as a mission-driven company provides great confidence for I know that our efforts span well beyond the walls within which we work.
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    I began working with seniors 20 years ago. I had no idea how many bonus grandparents would enrich my life! In my mind’s eye, I still think of Clyde every time I see Jolly Rancher candy and remember the stories Bob told me about his experiences in WWII. I fondly remember the fish tales Rita shared from her summers on Lake Erie, and George mailing his latest chess move by postcard to pen-pal opponents across the country. I love getting to know our residents’ children and grandchildren and learning about the amazing things they accomplished. At MorningStar I am excited to be part of a team who is visibly passionate about our company’s mission.
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    I’ll always remember my grandma, Rose. Our tight-knit family was built on love and respect for your elders. The weekends were spent reminiscing about past adventures, Honey-do lists around Grandma’s house, and the smell of her famous banana cake and chocolate chip cookies. She shared her wisdom with all the children, inspiring us to live life to the fullest and roll with the changes. This bond was so strong that my wife and I honored gave our daughter the middle name Rose.
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I have to say I cannot be more pleased with the care my husband is getting at MorningStar Bear Creek. Shortly after moving to Colorado to be closer to our children, my husband's Lewy Body dementia deteriorated to the point where he needed full-time care. At MorningStar Bear Creek he is getting excellent care from all the medical support staff - nurses, caregivers, aides, etc. - and also from the concierge and other non-medical staff.
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MorningStar at Bear Creek, 2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd , Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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  • All-day, Restaurant-style Dining
  • Two Dining Rooms (with meals served family-style)
  • Bistro
  • Two Spacious Living Rooms with large flat-screen TV
  • Gathering Room with double-sided hearth and aquarium
  • Salon (for hairstyling, manicures and pedicures)
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  • Massage Room
  • Fitness/Therapy Room
  • Resident Gardening Beds
  • Scheduled Outings and Special Events
  • Sensory Room
  • Aroma, music, art, animal and dance therapies
  • Secure Courtyards, Patios (with double-sided stone fireplace) and Strolling Paths, wrapping 75% of building
  • Recreational and purposeful activities, including music, life skills, art, entertainers and physical exercise
  • WellStar, our signature preventative wellness program, which includes health monitoring


  • Handicap-accessible bathrooms—All of our bathrooms are equipped with walk-in tubs and several well-placed grab bars.
  • Emergency call system—To ensure both the safety and security of our residents, all apartments are equipped with an emergency call system in each room.
  • Private heating and air conditioning—To accommodate the different preferences and
    sensitivities to temperature, we provide individually-controlled heating and air conditioning.
  • Cable TV—We provide a basic cable TV package to in every suite as another option for entertainment
  • Weekly housekeeping — Because we want to lift any burden we can from our residents, and open their days to purposeful activity, we do all the housekeeping for them, on a weekly basis.
  • Spot cleaning and trash removal—To maintain sanitary conditions, we provide daily spot cleaning and trash removal services.
  • Laundry and linen service—It’s our pleasure to attend to resident laundry and linen on a weekly basis. Of course, we welcome the involvement of those residents who find helping with laundry a soothing routine and memory stimulant.

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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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