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Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living in Colorado Springs, CO

Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living is an independent living community in Colorado Springs, CO.

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  • Interior

    A colorful and bright bedroom with a patterned bedspread, a cozy chair, and warm natural lighting.

  • Decor

    A spacious dining area with multiple tables and green chairs, adorned with elegant chandeliers.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room featuring striped sofas, an armchair, and a coffee table on a soft carpet.

  • Building

    A three-story building with cars parked in front, an American flag flying, and a well-maintained lawn under a partly cloudy sky.

  • Bedroom

    A cozy bedroom with elegant decor and ample natural light.

  • Windows

    A cozy bedroom with floral bedding and green accents, featuring a large window and elegant decor.

  • Dining

    A well-decorated dining room featuring an ornate table set with six chairs, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.

  • Seating Area

    A spacious living room with a central table surrounded by chairs, featuring comfortable seating and decorative elements.

  • Television

    A cozy living room setup with a Scrabble game ready to play on the table, while the television is on in the background.

  • Chandelier

    A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, surrounded by elegant chandeliers and a carpeted floor.

  • Wall Art

    A cozy living room featuring a patterned sofa and armchair, a dark wooden coffee table, and framed artwork on the wall.

4825 Old Farm Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80917

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Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living Costs & Pricing

Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living offers a competitive pricing structure that provides significant value compared to both El Paso County and the broader state of Colorado. For instance, a studio apartment at Summit Glen is priced at $2,195, which is markedly lower than the county average of $3,458 and state average of $4,090. This trend continues with one-bedroom units, priced at $3,065 - again showing an advantage over the county's $3,564 and the state's $4,119. Even in two-bedroom accommodations, Summit Glen's cost of $4,195 remains more affordable than the county's average of $4,086 and significantly less than the state's average of $4,580. These figures illustrate Summit Glen's commitment to providing accessible living options without compromising on quality or care for its residents.

Floor plansSummit Glen Gracious Retirement LivingEl Paso CountyColorado
Studio$2,195$3,458$4,088
1 Bedroom$3,065$3,564$4,118
2 Bedrooms$4,195$4,086$4,580

Overall Review of Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living

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Staff and management feel personal

Residents and families repeatedly describe managers and staff as responsive and genuinely caring.

Across reviews, people talk about getting help quickly and being treated like more than a number. Several residents and families call out specific team members for being welcoming, attentive, and proactive, including support with paperwork and day-to-day needs. Reviews also describe managers as present in the community and consistently involved with residents.

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Activities keep residents busy

The activity program is a recurring reason residents feel engaged.

Many reviews mention a steady schedule of activities, outings, and group events that help residents stay social. Residents describe participating in everything from exercise and crafts to games and other daily programming. The community also offers both on-site and off-site activity options, which aligns with how residents describe their range of choices.

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Dining is a frequent highlight

Residents and visitors often praise the meals and dining experience.

Food quality and meal service come up often, including comments about the meals being good or even “outstanding.” Several reviews describe dining-room service with staff taking orders and bringing food as requested, and some mention room-to-room delivery when needed. The community offers restaurant-style dining, room service, and professional chef-prepared meals, matching what people describe about how meals are handled.

  • A spacious dining area with multiple tables and green chairs, adorned with elegant chandeliers.
  • A spacious dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs, surrounded by elegant chandeliers and a carpeted floor.
  • A well-decorated dining room featuring an ornate table set with six chairs, a chandelier, and framed artwork on the walls.
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Clean, bright spaces stand out

Reviews repeatedly mention cleanliness, brightness, and well-kept common areas.

Multiple reviews describe the building and apartments as clean, bright, and well cared for, including common areas where residents can mingle. People also comment on the appearance and layout of the facility, with positive notes about the dining space and general upkeep. One review adds a minor caution about ventilation and hallway conditions during a tour, but it remains the exception.

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Safety and on-call support matter

Residents and families describe feeling secure because help can be summoned quickly.

A number of reviews emphasize peace of mind, often linking it to staff availability and on-call support for residents. Some families specifically mention confidence in getting assistance as needs change, and others describe quick responses during health-related situations. The community provides a 24-hour call system and 24-hour supervision, which matches the sense of reassurance described in the reviews.

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Some concerns about consistency

A small number of reviews mention issues with service reliability or staffing.

While most feedback is positive, a few reviewers describe concerns such as lower-level staffing quality and the time it can take to address apartment maintenance issues. One visitor also mentions tour-day concerns tied to building conditions, including hallway airflow and trip-hazard-related layout questions. These stand out as exceptions rather than the overall experience described in the majority of reviews.

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Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Independent Living Independent Living

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Overnight guests Overnight guests
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • City of Colorado Springs Muni (7 miles away) City of Colorado Springs Muni (7 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 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
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Art classes Art classes
  • Bible study group Bible study group
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Other religious services Other religious services
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Visiting chaplain or priest Visiting chaplain or priest

Nearby Places of Interest

This area of Colorado Springs offers a range of conveniences and amenities that may appeal to seniors looking for a comfortable living environment. With several cafes, restaurants, and pharmacies within close proximity, you will have easy access to dining options and essential services. Additionally, there are multiple parks nearby, providing opportunities for outdoor recreation and relaxation. For medical needs, there are several physician offices in the area, as well as hospitals and surgical centers within a short distance. The presence of theaters also allows for entertainment options within reach. Overall, this part of Colorado Springs offers a balanced combination of practicality and leisure for seniors seeking a vibrant community to call home.

Cafes

  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1 miles)
  • Wayfinder Coffee Co. (1.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.3 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)
  • Peak View Cafe (2.6 miles)
  • Panera Bread (4.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Erickberto’s Mexican Food (1.1 miles)
  • McDonald's (1.2 miles)
  • Hurts Donuts (1.5 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.7 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (1.8 miles)
  • Chipotle Mexican Grill (2.2 miles)
  • Burger King (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Dr Roberson's Office (1.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • A Village Pharmacy (2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)

Parks

  • Pring Ranch Park (1.3 miles)
  • Cottonwood Creek Park (1.8 miles)
  • Remington Park (2.9 miles)
  • Palmer Park (2.9 miles)
  • Eastridge Dog Park (3.1 miles)
  • Climber's Park (3.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Front Range OBGYN (1.5 miles)
  • Advantage Family Medicine (1.7 miles)
  • Mountain View Medical Group (1.7 miles)
  • Colorado Springs Obstetrics & Gynecology, PC (1.7 miles)
  • Colorado Springs Allergy and Asthma Clinic (1.7 miles)
  • Powers Medical (1.8 miles)
  • Colorado Institute For Pain Management (2.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Carefree Circle And Imax (2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center (2.8 miles)
  • Surgical Center At Premier (2.9 miles)
  • Audubon Ambulatory Surgery Center (3.7 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital (4.1 miles)
  • Children's Colorado Urgent and Outpatient Specialty Care at Briargate (4.2 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado Colorado Springs Specialty Care Clinics (4.2 miles)
  • UCHealth Emergency Care - Grandview Hospital (4.3 miles)

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