Mountain View Independent Living sits in the Cheyenne Mountain Ranch area of Colorado Springs and offers independent living for seniors who value their freedom and want less work around the house. The building has a single-story, open floor plan, which makes moving around safer and easier for everyone, especially with secure doors and a monitored fire system running all the time. Residents live in roomy studio, one-bedroom, or two-bedroom private apartments, each with their own private bathroom, full kitchen or kitchenette, and options for a porch, balcony, or sitting area. The apartments come maintenance-free-no yard work or repairs-and have extra nice touches like air conditioning, cable TV, Wi-Fi, and the chance to bring in personal furniture or pets. Mountain View Independent Living has both cottages and villas, furnished or unfurnished, with storage and closet space, plus private mailboxes and a reliable refrigerator in every home, so residents can stay comfortable on their own terms.
The community gives a lot of choices for activities, which range from walking on garden paths and attending movie nights to group exercise like dance fitness, Tai Chi, and chair exercises. Residents get involved in trivia games, musical events, gardening, spiritual gatherings-including church and Catholic services-and a lot of intergenerational and creative programs like arts and crafts, sports, and lawn games. Inside, there's a library, activity room, game room, arts room, movie theater, wellness spa, and laundry room. Outside, there's a private courtyard, walking paths, and plenty of secure common space for reading, relaxing, or meeting up with others. There are planned outings, field trips, and transportation for errands, events, or medical appointments, plus parking spots for residents, guests, and visiting family members. Residents can have family or friends stay overnight and sometimes attend events together.
Meal times give everyone options, as the community serves family-style breakfast and lunch with a professional chef preparing dishes from Mondays through Fridays, and the kitchen is open for use if a resident wants to do their own cooking, especially if they have special diets to follow. Meal delivery is available for residents who prefer to dine in their apartments, and there are planned shopping trips for additional groceries. Staff members offer light housekeeping, laundry, cleaning support, groundskeeping, and maintenance, plus help with medication, physical therapy, and other health-related services if residents need it. There's a hair salon and barbershop on-site, a mobile library service, and easy access to mail delivery.
Safety and wellness are big priorities, with a gated and secure entrance, emergency preparedness plans, controlled building access, and a caring staff trained in ethics, resident rights, and monitoring for abuse or neglect. Same-day assessments help new residents settle in, and the staff can help with the move-in process and answer questions. The team is always nearby in case anyone needs something, but otherwise, residents live at their own pace, choosing what to join based on personal interests.
Mountain View Independent Living accepts private pay, checks, credit cards, and VA benefits for all-inclusive rent, but does not take Medicaid. The location is within minutes of hospitals, doctors, parks, dining, and shops. The community accepts visiting pets and lets residents care for their own pets, as long as they're able to handle that responsibility. There are no meals included; instead, there are many ways for residents to cook or heat up food in their own kitchens, and staff provide support if anyone needs it. Tours are available for people wanting to meet residents and see what daily life is like. There's always someone on hand to explain how things work, from the Meta and Facebook groups for events, to the way the community organizes activities and outings, and to make sure everyone gets the chance to connect and stay active if they want to.
