Pricing ranges from
    $6,363 – 8,271/month

    Hemsley House at University Park

    2105 University Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Hospice waiver
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program
    • Respite program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Internet
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Spa
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Dementia waiver
    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Located close to restaurants
    • Located close to shopping centers
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Family private dining rooms
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor patio
    • Outdoor space
    • Pet friendly
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.29·(182)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.2
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      3.7
    • Value

      1.9

    Pros

    • Compassionate, resident-focused caregiving
    • Knowledgeable nursing and CNA staff
    • Engaged life-enrichment and activities program
    • Diverse daily activities and regular outings
    • Nutritious, customizable restaurant-style dining
    • Clean and well-maintained common areas
    • Comfortable apartment-style rooms with private bathrooms
    • On-site salon and laundry services
    • Secure, structured memory-care unit
    • Pet-friendly environment
    • Housekeeping and room upkeep
    • Responsive clinical monitoring and hospital coordination
    • Warm, home-like community atmosphere
    • Scenic location and maintained grounds
    • Welcoming front-desk and admissions experience
    • Accessible social and holiday programming

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and elevated turnover
    • Delayed response to resident calls and assistance requests
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical oversight
    • Inconsistent personal-care and bathing schedules
    • Sanitation and incontinence-care concerns
    • Uneven dining quality and limited menu variety
    • Variable facility maintenance and grounds upkeep
    • Weaknesses in upper-management communication and responsiveness
    • Billing and administrative inconsistencies
    • Limited availability of higher‑acuity/skilled nursing services
    • Variable quality of memory-care transitions and programming
    • Staff conduct and communication tone

    Summary of reviews

    Overview The reviews portray a facility with many operational strengths alongside recurring operational weaknesses. Families and residents frequently describe compassionate, resident-focused caregiving, strong housekeeping in common areas, and an active life-enrichment program that offers diverse daily activities, outings, and holiday events. The community’s dining is often characterized as restaurant-style with customizable options and attentive staff; multiple comments also highlight apartment-style suites, private bathrooms, on-site salon and laundry services, and a secure memory-care unit. The campus setting, pet-friendly policy, and a warm, home-like atmosphere are additional consistent positives.

    Care and clinical oversight Clinical impressions are mixed. Numerous reviewers praised attentive nursing and CNAs, round-the-clock monitoring (including oxygen monitoring in some cases), timely hospital coordination, and staff who go “the extra mile.” At the same time, a substantial subset of reviews raises concerns that appear tied to staffing variability: delayed call-button responses, inconsistent personal care and bathing schedules, and examples described as medication-administration problems and gaps in clinical-incident follow-up. There are also mentions of serious incidents that led families to escalate concerns; these items point to broader needs for stronger clinical-incident response protocols and clearer family communication when events occur.

    Staff and workplace culture Many accounts commend individual caregivers, activities staff, and certain managers as compassionate, knowledgeable, and personable. The activities director is repeatedly praised for knowing residents by name and keeping them engaged. However, reports also describe high staff turnover, periods when staff are overextended, and inconsistent performance across shifts (including overnight). Several families noted communication tone issues and a perceived lack of managerial visibility or follow-through in specific situations. Overall, staff quality appears high when staffing is stable, but the workforce instability undermines consistency of care for some residents.

    Dining and activities Life‑enrichment is a clear strength: reviewers cite bingo, chair yoga, jewelry making, movie nights, field trips, and regular social hours. The activities program is seen as a major draw and social asset. Dining receives generally favorable comments for quality and service, with multiple families describing excellent meals and attentive kitchen staff. That said, other reviewers found menu variety limited or food occasionally bland, and there are occasional reports of missed in-room meal delivery — again linking to staffing and service continuity issues.

    Facilities and maintenance The campus and interior common spaces are frequently described as attractive, clean, and well-kept, with scenic views and maintained landscaping. Several reviewers appreciated spacious common areas and apartment-like suites. Contrasting comments note variability across the property: some outdoor furniture and memory-care patio areas were described as deteriorating, and a number of reviewers characterized certain resident rooms as small or more institutional in appearance. Housekeeping of public areas generally receives positive remarks, while sanitation and incontinence-care concerns were raised for specific resident rooms or units, indicating inconsistencies in daily custodial and clinical care processes.

    Management, billing, and admissions Perceptions of management are mixed. Some families praise responsive leadership, clear communication, and advocacy during admissions and clinical transitions. Others experienced billing disputes, difficulty obtaining timely corrective action, and a perception that escalation to higher administration is required to resolve problems. Admissions and sales approaches were described as active by some reviewers; potential residents and families may benefit from asking detailed operational questions during tours and requesting written clarification of included services and extra charges.

    Notable patterns and recommendation guidance A recurring pattern across reviews is polarization: many families report excellent, compassionate care and an engaging community; a significant minority describe operational breakdowns tied to staffing shortfalls that lead to delayed assistance, inconsistent personal care, and clinical oversight concerns. These patterns suggest that the resident experience is sensitive to current staffing levels and management follow-through. Prospective residents and families should consider in-person observation across different times of day and shifts, ask about current staffing ratios and turnover, review medication- and incident-reporting protocols, and request clear information on what is included in fees versus additional charges. For residents needing predictable higher-acuity skilled nursing, the facility may have limitations; for those seeking a warm, activity-rich assisted- or memory-care environment, the community demonstrates many strengths when staffing and management processes are functioning effectively.

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    Location

    Hemsley House at University Park is located at 2105 University Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO, 80918.

    About Hemsley House at University Park

    Hemsley House at University Park in Colorado Springs, CO, is a senior living community offering several care options like assisted living, memory care, independent living, hospice care, respite care, adult day services, and long-term care. The facility's state license number is 23R508. Residents can pick from private or shared living suites with full carpeting, full bathrooms, emergency call systems, and kitchenettes in some units, and there are different floor plans, including studios and semi-private rooms, with prices depending on room type and care needs. The community doesn't allow pets, so there aren't any cats or dogs around, and staff members speak several languages, mainly English. There's always a part-time nurse on staff, and expert caregivers are available 24 hours a day to help with bathing, dressing, medication reminders, mobility, and eating.

    The community has several safety and security features, like a gated facility, indoor emergency call systems, guest parking, and parking lots for visitors. Residents can use Wi-Fi in their rooms and watch cable or satellite TV in the common areas. The grounds are beautiful, with gardens, walking paths, front porch seating, covered outdoor space, lounges for reading or visiting, and outdoor dining and grilling stations. For food, there's restaurant-style Gold Leaf Dining, fresh daily menus, bistro sitting areas, and special diet options like diabetic, low-fat, and low-salt meals. Residents can eat in a dining room or have room service.

    Amenities include salon services, housekeeping, laundry, and maintenance. Residents can join in game and hobby programs, arts and crafts, music, afternoon socials, fitness and wellness programs, and daily excursions, and there are life enrichment activities to keep things lively. Staff run outings and offer companion services for social support. Specialized memory care for Alzheimer's and dementia includes multi-level engagement to help residents stay as independent as possible and provide a safe environment that aims to prevent wandering and reduce confusion. The facility also hosts a monthly Alzheimer's Association Support Group for family members.

    Health services cover medication help, on-site medical visits, religious services, hospice care-including symptom management and support for emotional and spiritual needs-and Veterans Affairs aid assistance. House sale assistance can help with financing, and the community accepts checks and credit cards for payment. Transportation for appointments or shopping is available. Tours are available for those who want to learn more about daily life, dining, and activities in the community.

    Hemsley House at University Park has received awards for its care and is known for its secure, calm setting with nice views. It supports independent living while offering help when needed, so residents can stay active while getting the care they require.

    About Legend Senior Living

    Hemsley House at University Park is managed by Legend Senior Living.

    Legend Senior Living was founded in 2001 by industry pioneer Tim Buchanan, who pioneered the assisted living concept across the nation nearly 30 years ago. Headquartered in Wichita, Kansas, the company remains a privately held family business currently led by two generations of the Buchanan family, including President Matt Buchanan. Legend Senior Living currently owns and operates over 70 residences across seven states: Colorado, Florida, Kansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, and Texas. The company has experienced significant growth in recent years, adding 11 communities in 2023, eight in 2024, and eight completed by mid-2025.

    People often ask...

    Hemsley House at University Park offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $6,363 per month.

    Hemsley House at University Park offers assisted living and memory care.

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    The full address for this community is 2105 University Park Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

    No, Hemsley House at University Park does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Colorado, the Department of Public Health & Environment licenses assisted living residences, conducting inspections and investigating complaints.

    License number23R508
    StatusActive
    Facility typeAssisted Living Residence
    Capacity70 residents
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