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Colorado Springs Assisted Living at a Glance
Colorado Springs Assisted Living Communities We Work With
All 7 communities below are a Patriot Angels partner in Colorado Springs, ready to work with veterans and surviving spouses on VA benefits.
Paying for Assisted Living in Colorado Springs
Assisted living in Colorado Springs averages $5,861 a month, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters. That is $723 below the Colorado median of $6,584 (CareScout 2025). Ask each Colorado Springs community for its base rate and care-level pricing in writing; VA asks for that rate sheet too.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado Springs assisted living average | $5,861 | $2,016 |
| Colorado assisted living median | $6,584 | $2,739 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Colorado in-home care | $7,913 | $4,068 |
Find Out What a Colorado Springs Veteran or Surviving Spouse Could Receive
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Colorado Springs veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
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How Many Veterans Live in Colorado Springs
About 52,224 veterans live in Colorado Springs, and 17,071 of them are 65 or older. Across El Paso County, there are 83,348 veterans, 25,510 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
What Colorado Springs Families Should Ask Before Choosing
Dementia down the road
4 of the 7 Colorado Springs partners also run memory care, so a resident whose memory declines can often stay on the same campus.
Room to start independent
3 Colorado Springs partners also offer independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Colorado Springs communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Visiting distance
A Colorado Springs community near the family member who visits most often usually beats a slightly nicer one farther away.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Colorado Springs
Widen the search beyond Colorado Springs with these nearby Colorado cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Colorado Springs Assisted Living Questions
Can a Colorado Springs veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Colorado Springs who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Colorado Springs?
About $5,861 a month on average for the Colorado Springs area, based on NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters.
How many assisted living partners are in Colorado Springs?
7 in Colorado Springs, plus 39 across Colorado.
Which Colorado Springs communities also offer memory care?
4 of our 7 Colorado Springs partners do. Look for the Memory Care tag on each card.
Does a Colorado Springs community have to accept VA benefits?
No. Aid & Attendance is paid to the veteran or surviving spouse, so it can go toward the bill at any private Colorado Springs community.
More Care Options in Colorado Springs
Independent living in Colorado Springs
Active retirement in Colorado Springs, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Colorado Springs
Secure dementia care in Colorado Springs, offered by 4 of our partners here.
In-home care in Colorado Springs
Caregivers who come to the house, for Colorado Springs veterans staying home longer.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →
GuideVA Benefits for Senior Living: Assisted Living and BeyondRead guide →
GuideAssisted Living vs. Independent LivingComing soonLooking beyond Colorado Springs? See Assisted Living in Colorado or the national guide.