Garden of the Gods Care Center sits in Colorado Springs and has served seniors since 1961. The center runs as a non-profit and offers a mix of care choices like assisted living, nursing home care, post-acute rehab, Alzheimer's and memory care, and even home care for those who want extra help while living at home. The building has 45 rooms, and the community's not so big that folks get lost in the crowd, but not so small that it feels shut in, and you'll find a steady 41 residents most of the time. It's fully sprinklered for safety, not in a hospital, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
People can stay in private rehab rooms, and folks get access to 24-hour laundry services and Wi-Fi, which helps them stay connected with family, and for smokers, there's a patio outdoors. There's a beauty salon inside the building plus outdoor flower gardens, and restaurant-style dining with nutritious meals made with good ingredients. Residents take part in social programs, spiritual gatherings, and active community events that support their physical, mental, and emotional health. They run resident and family councils so everyone can share their ideas and concerns. The place offers wheelchair-accessible buses for outings, and it's close to hospitals, churches, shops, and other helpful places.
Specialized staff include RNs, LPNs, CNAs, therapists, and physicians. Nurses work around the clock, so there's always someone available, and they're trained for wound care, ortho and neuro rehab, mental health, and other complex issues like Alzheimer's or dementia. There's wander guard technology to keep safe those who may become confused and want to wander. They monitor things like pressure sores, weight, pain, depression, and handle therapy, depression screenings, and vaccinations for long-term residents.
Advice and planning services help seniors figure out their future care, and counselors talk with both families and residents. Onsite medical help covers dental, vision, and mental health needs, plus restorative care, and the staff pays attention to both physical well-being and the psychological side. The management team, led by Mr. Kay Stark, has a goal to keep standards high, and recent state and federal reports show zero fines, denials, or deficiencies-which is rare. The place is licensed, certified by Medicare and Medicaid, fully meets standards for safety, and is overseen by DORA. It's not a continuing care retirement community, but it does cover a wide range of senior needs from short-term rehab to long-term stays. Social, spiritual, and counseling support add to the care, and there's a focus on keeping things friendly and safe. Staff are known for being kind and helpful, and the facility's won awards for care, activities, and sense of community, which helps residents feel at home.
