Gentle Care House in Colorado Springs, CO

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Gentle Care House in Colorado Springs, CO

Gentle Care House is an assisted living community in Colorado Springs, CO.

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1333 Darby Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80907

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.3 from 53 reviews
5 stars
43
4 stars
1
3 stars
0
2 stars
1
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of Gentle Care House

differentiator 4 reviews mention this

Around-the-clock help when needed

Residents describe reliable help for emergencies and overnight needs.

Residents and families describe being able to get help on short notice, including emergency coverage and overnight support. Several reviews also mention 24/7 coverage after surgery, with day-to-day assistance like showering, meals, and transportation. This lines up with the community offering 24-hour supervision and meal preparation and service support.

common 17 reviews mention this

Communication is a key theme

Many reviewers emphasize responsive communication and easy coordination.

A large share of reviews praise communication—families describe staff reaching out with concerns, answering well, and making it easier to coordinate care from day to day. Some reviewers specifically call out reliability when adjustments are needed, including emergencies and last-minute changes. A minority of reviews contrast this with slow responses or poor communication around shift issues, which can affect confidence in planning.

common 4 reviews mention this

Memory-care support shows up often

Reviews frequently mention care support for dementia or cognitive decline.

Some families describe support for dementia, including caregivers who help with comfort and day-to-day needs. Others mention transitions to a memory care facility and coordination around cognitive decline. One review also raises a serious concern related to memory problems, so experiences appear mixed across families.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Management and consistency concerns

A set of reviewers raise concerns about management and follow-through.

Several negative reviews focus on inconsistency and difficult experiences with management, including late arrivals, call-offs, and difficulty getting clear answers. Some families describe communication breakdowns when shift issues occur, and one review also raises concerns about billing and oversight. While many reviewers are pleased with responsiveness, these critiques are frequent enough to be a clear caveat to consider.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 8 resident community capacity 8 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • City of Colorado Springs Muni (10 miles away) City of Colorado Springs Muni (10 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Colorado Springs, Colorado, offers a convenient and diverse range of amenities for seniors looking to settle in the area. With multiple pharmacies nearby, accessing medication and healthcare services is easy. There are various dining options including familiar chains like Chipotle and Chick-Fil-A, as well as local favorites such as Black Bear Diner. For medical needs, there are several physician offices within close proximity, ensuring easy access to healthcare services. The area boasts beautiful parks like Ute Valley Park and Garden of the Gods for outdoor recreational activities. Additionally, there are cafes like Panera Bread and Starbucks for socializing or enjoying a quiet cup of coffee. Hospitals such as UCHealth Emergency Care and Penrose St Francis Hospital are easily accessible for any medical emergencies. Places of worship like Calvary Worship Center cater to spiritual needs, while transportation options like U-Haul Moving & Storage provide convenience for travel needs. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded community with ample resources and services for seniors looking to retire in the area.

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.3 miles)
  • Pharmerica (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Penrose Main & In Patient Phrm (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.8 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Strawberry Fields (3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Black Bear Diner Colorado Springs - Garden of the Gods (0.5 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (0.5 miles)
  • Wendy's (0.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (0.8 miles)
  • Village Inn (0.8 miles)
  • The Juicy Seafood (0.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.1 miles)

Physicians

  • Mountain View Medical Group At Centennial (0.7 miles)
  • Dr. S. Kent Olvey, MD (0.7 miles)
  • Medical Alternatives Clinics (1.1 miles)
  • Paul B. Rahill, MD (1.2 miles)
  • Lindsey Szymaszek, DO | Sports Medicine (1.8 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergy Associates, PC (1.9 miles)
  • Kluk, Augusta Uchealth Orthopedics Clinic Grandview (2.2 miles)

Parks

  • Ute Valley Park (1.4 miles)
  • Garden of the Gods (1.5 miles)
  • Pinon Valley Park (1.6 miles)
  • Garden Of The Gods Main Parking Lot (1.9 miles)
  • Ute Valley Park (2.5 miles)
  • Siamese Twins (2.7 miles)
  • Monument Valley Park (2.8 miles)

Cafes

  • Panera Bread (1.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (3 miles)
  • Good Neighbors Meeting House (3.1 miles)
  • Jives Coffee Lounge (3.1 miles)
  • Adam's Mountain Cafe (3.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • UCHealth Emergency Care - Grandview Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • V A Clinic (2.6 miles)
  • Strawberry Fields Medical Dispensary (3 miles)
  • Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center (3.1 miles)
  • Surgical Center At Premier (3.2 miles)
  • DaVita Pikes Peak Dialysis Center (3.8 miles)
  • Penrose St Francis Hospital (4.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Worship Center (2.6 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (3.3 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (3.8 miles)

Transportation

  • U-Haul Moving & Storage (3.3 miles)

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