Stone Creek Of Flying Horse in Colorado Springs, CO
Stone Creek Of Flying Horse is an assisted living and memory care community in Colorado Springs, CO.
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1889 Silversmith Road, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318
4.2 from 73 reviews
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Stone Creek Of Flying Horse Costs & Pricing
Stone Creek of Flying Horse presents a range of living options that reflect its upscale amenities and services, with monthly costs slightly exceeding the average rates for both El Paso County and the broader state of Colorado. For example, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $4,620, which is notably higher than the county's average of $3,564 and the state average of $4,119. Similarly, studios are available for $4,680 compared to $3,458 in El Paso County and $4,090 statewide. The two-bedroom units start at $5,325, above the county's average of $4,086 and the state's $4,580. Additionally, semi-private accommodations are listed at $5,810 - significantly higher than both local ($4,029) and state averages ($4,009). These figures suggest that while Stone Creek offers a premium experience with enhanced features and services that justify its prices, it remains positioned above the regional market averages.
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Stone Creek Of Flying Horse
El Paso County
Colorado
1 Bedroom
$4,620
$3,564
$4,118
Studio
$4,680
$3,458
$4,088
2 Bedrooms
$5,325
$4,086
$4,580
Semi-Private
$5,810
$4,029
$4,008
Overall Review of Stone Creek Of Flying Horse
differentiator4 reviews mention this
Memory care shows real leadership
Residents and families highlight compassionate memory-care leadership that engages people daily.
Multiple reviews focus on Sarah in the memory care program, describing her as compassionate and caring and noting that she knows residents by name. Reviewers also mention patient, respectful interactions, meaningful participation in activities, and feeling that families are kept in the loop. One review specifically describes memory care staff working with hospice nurses so the same people could continue care as needs increased.
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Staff responsiveness is a strong theme
Across many reviews, families describe staff as responsive, helpful, and attentive to needs.
Reviewers repeatedly describe staff members as kind, welcoming, and quick to help—whether during tours, move-in, or ongoing care. Several reviews mention that communication with families was a priority and that concerns were addressed. A few notes do temper this by pointing to operational breakdowns, but the majority of staff-focused feedback remains positive.
common6 reviews mention this
Activities keep residents engaged
Many residents are described as having busy, enjoyable days thanks to planned activities.
Reviews describe engaging activity planning with opportunities for concerts, games, study sessions, and other scheduled group events. In at least a couple of cases, families mention specific clubs or programs residents joined soon after moving in. The community also appears to offer both on-site and off-site options, aligning with residents who talk about variety in what they do.
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Dining quality is a mixed spot
Dining draws both praise and serious complaints in the reviews.
Some reviews call the food outstanding with seasonal menu variety, and others mention meals being delicious and catered to preferences. At the same time, multiple reviews raise concerns about cold food or food not meeting expectations, including one that describes dining as a significant problem. This split suggests the experience may vary enough that families will want to ask more details during planning.
caveat2 reviews mention this
Pricing runs high for the value
Several reviewers feel the monthly cost is not matched by their experience.
Some reviews explicitly tie concerns to price, describing dissatisfaction with what they paid relative to care and operations. That concern is consistent with pricing being positioned well above county and state levels across unit types in the listing details. Families who are cost-sensitive may want to clarify what services are included for the level of care they need.
caveat3 reviews mention this
Understaffing affects safety and follow-through
A subset of reviews describe understaffing that led to unsafe situations or missed care.
Some of the most critical feedback mentions understaffing and overwork, with claims that residents were left without enough supervision. A few reviews describe specific incidents and describe management as not providing the follow-through families expected. One review also mentions problems tied to scheduled check-ins and a resident leaving the building, reinforcing the broader staffing and supervision concerns.
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
1-bedroom apartments
2-bedroom apartments
Detached homes
Studio apartments
Types of Care
Assisted Living
Independent Living
Memory Care
Amenities
Activities off-site
Activities on-site
Air-conditioning
Beautician on-site
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Cafe
Computer center
Devotional services off-site
Devotional services on-site
Dining room
Fireplaces
Fitness room
Full kitchen
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Ground floor units
Guasts at mealtime
Guest parking
Handicap accessible
Housekeeping services
Indoor common areas
Kitchenette
Laundry
Move-in coordination
Outdoor common areas
Outdoor space
Overnight guests
Party space
Private bathrooms
Resident parking
Respite or short term stays offered
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
TV room
Telephone
Wellness center
Wheelchair accessible showers
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
City of Colorado Springs Muni (16 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation & parking
Transportation arrangement
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
Coordination with health care providers
Dementia waiver
Diabetes diet
Hospice care
Hospice waiver
Incontinence care
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Mild cognitive impairment
Personal care assistants
Special dietary restrictions
Specialized memory care programming
Transportation arrangement (medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Dining
Diabetes diet
Gluten-free
Guest meals
International cuisine
Kosher
Low / no sodium
Meals provided
No Sugar
Organic
Professional chef
Restaurant style dining
Room service
Special dietary restrictions
Vegan
Vegetarian
Activities
Activities off-site
Art classes
Arts and crafts
Book club
Catholic services
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Cooking classes
Cooking club
Devotional activities offsite
Devotional activities on-site
Educational speakers / life long learning
Fitness programs
Games
Gardening club
Jewish services
Live musical performances
Mormon/LDS services
Other religious services
Planned day trips
Protestant services
Religious services
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Stories
Tai Chi
Visiting chaplain or priest
Yoga / chair yoga
Nearby Places of Interest
Restaurants
Josh & John's Homemade Ice Creams (0.8 miles)
Chick-Fil-A (1.3 miles)
Whataburger (2.3 miles)
The Summit Interquest (2.3 miles)
Torchy’S Tacos (2.4 miles)
Slim Chickens (2.4 miles)
Colorado Mountain Brewery (2.4 miles)
Physicians
Spectrum Eye Care (1.1 miles)
Albert Vein Institute (2.6 miles)
Family Care Center (2.7 miles)
Pikes Peak Ent (4 miles)
Optum Primary Care - Monument (4 miles)
Chapel Hills Vision Clinic (4.4 miles)
Envision Radiology (4.5 miles)
Cafes
Loyal Coffee (1.6 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (2.4 miles)
Starbucks (2.5 miles)
Starbucks (4.6 miles)
Dutch Bros Coffee (5.4 miles)
Panera Bread (5.9 miles)
Coffee Cup Cafe (6.4 miles)
Places of Worship
New Life Church (2.3 miles)
Family of Christ Lutheran Church (3.3 miles)
The Church At Woodmoor (5.2 miles)
Theaters
Icon Cinema Colorado Springs (2.5 miles)
Parks
Fox Run Regional Park (2.7 miles)
Black Forest Regional Park (3.1 miles)
John Venezia Community Park (4.5 miles)
Cottonwood Creek Park (7 miles)
Pharmacies
Walgreens (3.4 miles)
King Soopers Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
Walmart Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
Walgreens (4.7 miles)
Albertsons Floral (4.8 miles)
Walgreens (4.8 miles)
Eastside Express Pharmacy (5.8 miles)
Hospitals
Memorial Health System Memorial Hospital North (4.6 miles)
Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles)
Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs Specialty Care Clinics (4.7 miles)
Children's Colorado Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (4.7 miles)
Stone Creek of Flying Horse presents a range of living options that reflect its upscale amenities and services, with monthly costs slightly exceeding the average rates for both El Paso County and the broader state of Colorado. For example, a one-bedroom unit is priced at $4,620, which is notably higher than the county's average of $3,564 and the state average of $4,119. Similarly, studios are available for $4,680 compared to $3,458 in El Paso County and $4,090 statewide. The two-bedroom units start at $5,325, above the county's average of $4,086 and the state's $4,580. Additionally, semi-private accommodations are listed at $5,810 - significantly higher than both local ($4,029) and state averages ($4,009). These figures suggest that while Stone Creek offers a premium experience with enhanced features and services that justify its prices, it remains positioned above the regional market averages.
The array of features at Stone Creek Of Flying Horse is carefully designed to enhance the quality of life for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer's disease. Continuous 24-hour supervision ensures that individuals receive immediate support when needed, fostering a secure environment. Assistance with activities of daily living, such as bathing and dressing, promotes dignity while addressing fundamental needs. Coordinating care with healthcare providers and managing medications minimizes health complications, while incontinence care and meal preparation ensure both physical comfort and nutritional needs are met. Additionally, specialized memory care programming and a mental wellness program provide tailored cognitive stimulation, helping residents engage meaningfully despite cognitive decline. Transportation arrangements for medical appointments further demonstrate a commitment to comprehensive care, facilitating access to necessary services without added stress for families or residents.
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