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Liberty Heights in Colorado Springs, CO

Liberty Heights is an assisted living and memory care community in Colorado Springs, CO.

Information last verified: December 26, 2025

12205 Gunstock Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

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

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Overall Review of Liberty Heights

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Dining quality is a flashpoint

Residents describe dining service that ranges from disappointing to improved, but the feedback is inconsistent.

Dining is one of the most talked-about issues in the reviews, with multiple residents and family members describing food that is not edible or difficult to manage, including reports of dry or lukewarm meals and residents losing weight due to not being able to eat. Others mention a chance to improve, including one comment that someone from corporate stepped in to resolve food issues. Even when residents say they enjoy the menu, the overall pattern in reviews is still mixed rather than uniformly positive.

common 13 reviews mention this

Staff help is a major plus

Staff friendliness and responsiveness come through clearly across the reviews.

Across independent living and assisted living experiences described in the reviews, residents and families frequently call out staff as courteous, professional, and helpful with day-to-day needs. Some reviewers also mention staff turnover and staffing shortages affecting dining or wait times, but they still describe kindness and support when issues come up. A separate set of reviews emphasize that concerns are handled thoughtfully, including managers and staff being accessible and organized in their approach.

common 8 reviews mention this

Activities support daily engagement

The community offers a steady mix of scheduled activities and outings.

Residents describe an active calendar that includes games, happy hour or mixers, classes, support groups, and group activities. Several reviews also mention outings to local restaurants and places around town, plus resident opportunities to participate and stay busy. A few families connect the activities to socialization, including someone noting their loved one made friends and became more engaged after moving in.

caveat 5 reviews mention this

Costs run high for families

Multiple families say pricing is at the high end for what they get.

Price comes up repeatedly, with several reviewers pointing to monthly cost around the $6,000 range or calling the community expensive. Some also tie the cost concern directly to areas they felt were not meeting expectations, like dining problems or maintenance issues. Even in more positive reviews, cost is described as higher than some budgets, though at least one family frames it as balancing value for the overall experience.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Property age and upkeep vary

Residents and families raise concerns about aging facilities and occasional maintenance gaps.

Several reviews describe the building and unit condition as dated, including comments that the facility was built decades ago and that some items feel worn or aging. A few reviewers also mention specific upkeep concerns such as leaks, unresolved problems lasting months, and issues related to older infrastructure. On the other hand, other reviewers describe the community as clean and well maintained, creating a mixed picture of consistency in upkeep.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Gated access feels safe to some

The reviews describe gated access that feels reassuring to some, but inconsistent to others.

Some families say they value the gated setup and feel it is extremely safe, while another notes the gated community feature during their tour. However, at least one reviewer specifically reports that gates were often left open at night, which undercuts the sense of security. Overall, the gated-access experience is not described the same way by every family.

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Features

Housing

42 resident community capacity
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Studio apartments

Types of Care

Assisted Living
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Independent Living
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

Cats allowed
Dogs allowed

Amenities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Bath tubs
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Financing advice
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Garden
Guest parking
Home sale assistance
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Party space
Private cleaning services
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Security gate
Small library
Spa
Swimming pool
Swimming pool / hot tub
Telephone
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

City of Colorado Springs Muni (15 miles away)

Care Services

24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Ambulatory care
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Diabetic care
High acuity care
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions

Dining

Diabetes diet
Meals provided
Special dietary restrictions

Activities

Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Community-sponsored activities
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

English

Videos

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in the northern part of Colorado Springs, this area offers a variety of amenities within a short distance for convenient senior living. There are several cafes, restaurants, and theaters nearby for entertainment and dining options. Places of worship, including New Life Church and Family of Christ Lutheran Church cater to spiritual needs. For medical care, there are numerous physicians' offices, hospitals such as Memorial Health System Memorial Hospital North, and pharmacies like Walgreens and King Soopers Pharmacy within reach. Parks like Black Forest Regional Park and Ute Valley Park provide opportunities for outdoor recreation. Overall, this part of Colorado Springs offers a mix of convenience and tranquility for seniors looking to settle in a well-connected community.

Cafes

Loyal Coffee (0.5 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (1.2 miles)
Starbucks (1.4 miles)
Starbucks (3.6 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (4.3 miles)
Panera Bread (4.8 miles)
Peak View Cafe (6.3 miles)

Places of Worship

New Life Church (1.1 miles)
Family of Christ Lutheran Church (4.1 miles)
The Church At Woodmoor (6.3 miles)

Restaurants

Whataburger (1.2 miles)
Torchy’S Tacos (1.2 miles)
Slim Chickens (1.2 miles)
The Summit Interquest (1.3 miles)
Fuzzy's Taco Shop (1.3 miles)
Colorado Mountain Brewery (1.4 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.6 miles)

Theaters

Icon Cinema Colorado Springs (1.4 miles)

Physicians

Albert Vein Institute (1.5 miles)
Spectrum Eye Care (1.7 miles)
Pikes Peak Ent (2.9 miles)
Chapel Hills Vision Clinic (3.3 miles)
Envision Radiology (3.3 miles)
Surgical Center of the Rockies (3.3 miles)
Colorado Center of Orthopaedic Excellence (3.3 miles)

Parks

Black Forest Regional Park (3.2 miles)
John Venezia Community Park (3.5 miles)
Fox Run Regional Park (3.8 miles)
Cottonwood Creek Park (6 miles)
Ute Valley Park (6.6 miles)

Hospitals

Memorial Health System Memorial Hospital North (3.6 miles)
Memorial Hospital (3.6 miles)
Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs Specialty Care Clinics (3.7 miles)
Children's Colorado Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (3.7 miles)
Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center (6.4 miles)

Pharmacies

Albertsons Floral (3.7 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
Walgreens (3.8 miles)
Walgreens (4.2 miles)
King Soopers Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Eastside Express Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (5.2 miles)

Transportation

U-Haul Moving & Storage (5.4 miles)

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