Gardens in Colorado Springs, CO

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  • Interior

    A welcoming interior view of a hallway leading to a common area, featuring decorative art and comfortable furnishings.

  • Building

    A welcoming entrance featuring a well-maintained building under a clear blue sky.

  • Architecture

    An inviting gazebo nestled in a lush green setting, perfect for relaxation.

  • Trees

    A small brick church surrounded by trees with a welcoming entrance.

  • Landscaping

    A serene backyard garden featuring lush green grass, surrounded by trees and equipped with a patio area.

  • Garden

    A serene outdoor scene featuring a brick house, garden, and a winding pathway under a clear sky.

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Gardens in Colorado Springs, CO

Gardens is a nursing home community in Colorado Springs, CO.

Information last verified:

104 Lois Lane, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

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

3.8 from 54 reviews
5 stars
36
4 stars
3
3 stars
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2 stars
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1 stars
15

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Overall Review of Gardens

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care is a common theme

Residents and visitors repeatedly describe staff as caring, helpful, and professional.

Many reviewers say the staff treats residents like family and shows up with patience and kindness. Others highlight professional, compassionate communication during visits and regular care. Several also mention staff members who go the extra mile, including nurses, CNAs, therapists, and support staff.

common 13 reviews mention this

Food quality and diet support

Dining is often praised, with specific attention to accommodating different diets.

A frequent positive thread is food that residents describe as good or top-notch, with variety and enough meal options to match different preferences. Multiple reviews also point to diet needs being handled thoughtfully, including special dietary restrictions. At the same time, a minority of reviewers report problems like cold or poor-quality meals and even strong negative descriptions of food.

differentiator 9 reviews mention this

Therapy and skilled nursing support

Skilled nursing and therapy support show up in day-to-day care stories across reviews.

Several reviews connect the facility to hands-on rehab help, including physical and occupational therapy alongside skilled nursing. Reviewers describe support that includes help with mobility and activities of daily living, plus medication-related care. There are also a few complaints about care gaps, including delayed help or insufficient follow-through, but the overall pattern includes ongoing clinical support for recovery and maintenance.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities help residents stay engaged

Activities like bingo and community events are repeatedly mentioned as part of life there.

Multiple reviewers mention scheduled activity programming such as bingo and other daily events, and some describe a lively, social environment around those gatherings. A few also point to resident outings and outdoor time as part of keeping busy. Even among mixed reviews, activities are still brought up as a regular part of the routine.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care response times draw criticism

Some reviewers report delays in getting help when residents call for assistance.

A recurring concern in the negative reviews is not receiving timely help after ringing for assistance. Reviewers describe situations like long waits overnight, delayed checks, and care that was not carried out as expected. These complaints also sometimes pair with broader concerns about condition and hygiene.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Cleanliness and condition concerns

A minority of reviews cite cleanliness and facility-condition problems.

Several negative reviews describe unpleasant odors, a dirty or run-down environment, and hygiene issues. Others mention bed sores, stained or reused-looking dressings, and visibly concerning conditions during visits. On the other side, a smaller number of reviewers say the facility is neat, clean, and well kept—so cleanliness appears inconsistent across experiences.

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

  • 45 resident community capacity 45 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • City of Colorado Springs Muni (11 miles away) City of Colorado Springs Muni (11 miles away)

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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

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

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Restaurants

  • Amanda's Fonda (0.2 miles)
  • Margo's Vienna Station (0.3 miles)
  • Crystal Park Cantina (0.8 miles)
  • Taco Bell (0.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (0.8 miles)
  • The Mason Jar (0.9 miles)
  • Swirl Wine Bar (1.7 miles)

Cafes

  • Adam's Mountain Cafe (0.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (0.5 miles)
  • Jives Coffee Lounge (1.4 miles)
  • Red Dog Coffee (1.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (1.9 miles)
  • Good Neighbors Meeting House (3.7 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (3.9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Strawberry Fields Medical Dispensary (0.4 miles)
  • V A Clinic (3.6 miles)
  • Penrose St Francis Hospital (3.8 miles)
  • St Francis Health Center (4.4 miles)
  • Memorial Health System Cancer (4.7 miles)
  • Memorial Health Scheduling Service (4.7 miles)
  • Memorial Hospital (4.7 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Strawberry Fields (0.4 miles)
  • Maggie's Farm (0.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (0.6 miles)
  • Anna's Apothecary (1.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2 miles)
  • Walgreens (3 miles)
  • Penrose Main & In Patient Phrm (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Siamese Twins (0.8 miles)
  • Red Rock Canyon Open Space (1 miles)
  • Memorial Park (1.4 miles)
  • Garden Of The Gods Main Parking Lot (1.5 miles)
  • Garden of the Gods (1.6 miles)
  • Cave of the Winds (2.2 miles)
  • Bear Creek Regional Park (2.8 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Calvary Worship Center (1.1 miles)
  • Sacred Heart Catholic Church (1.9 miles)
  • First United Methodist Church (3.6 miles)

Physicians

  • Colorado Springs Health Partners PC (1.9 miles)
  • Adler, Jay Dr - DaVita Medical Group West Office (1.9 miles)
  • Paul B. Rahill, MD (1.9 miles)
  • Hearing Life (2.2 miles)
  • Mountain View Medical Group At Centennial (2.5 miles)
  • Dr. S. Kent Olvey, MD (2.5 miles)
  • Mountain View Medical Group (3.4 miles)

Transportation

  • I-25/Tejon Park N Ride (4.4 miles)

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