The Lodge at Palmer Point Residential Assisted Living

The Lodge at Palmer Point Residential Assisted Living sits in a quiet neighborhood in Colorado Springs, next to Palmer Park and near the Colorado Springs Country Club, with really nice views of Pike's Peak and the bluffs out back, and the big old mansion has over 11,000 square feet, cathedral ceilings in the great room, a grand piano, and a good-sized indoor atrium with an oversized fish tank that helps calm folks down. The place has ten bedrooms and thirteen bathrooms, with only eight assisted living residents at a time so folks get more attention, and the rooms are bigger than most, each with its own look, many with fireplaces and private bathrooms-there's even a true one-bedroom apartment with its own full kitchen that's available if someone wants more independence, and you can find suites with custom layouts too, depending on what someone needs. They let people bring pets if they want and there's guest parking if family drives out for visits, and you get a real mix of indoor and outdoor spaces, including patios to look out and enjoy the mountain view, two living rooms, a dining room, several fireplaces, and a cozy family room where you can play games or do crafts. They do a lot to keep folks involved by having activities like game nights, movie nights, musical performances, and social hours, and the staff encourages making friends, joining in, and staying as active as someone's able or wants to be, while also offering devotional services onsite for those who want them. Staff stay up all night and day-there's always someone around trained in CPR and first aid, plus a Qualified Medication Administration Person, so help's never far away, whether with bathing, getting dressed, meals, or taking medicine. Meals are cooked from scratch right in the gourmet kitchen, using seasonal ingredients, with vegetarian choices and plenty of classic dishes and desserts that remind people of home. The Lodge gives help tailored to each person, whether that means simple reminders or more hands-on care with daily activities, and the staff goes by names like Linda Murray and Berna Keating, who help keep everything running smoothly. Laundry, housekeeping, transportation, and respite stays are available, with licensed assisted living care under Colorado's rules (AL License # 23R889). The philosophy here is about fostering friendships, healthy routines, and making sure emotional and physical needs don't fall through the cracks, and while it definitely has a luxury feel, the manners are homey and relaxed, with cathedral ceilings and fireplaces but also simple pleasures like reading in the well-stocked library or watching the fish in the atrium. There's always an expectation that people should enjoy as much independence as they like, with individualized care for those who need a hand, and payment is flexible, accepting private pay, long-term care insurance, and other types. Mileage may vary, since it's a small place and not everyone likes a quiet or homelike residence, but for folks looking for comfort, good food, social opportunities, and attentive staff in a mansion with mountain views and easy access to nature trails, this place stands out by offering a schedule full of activities, a pet-friendly policy, and care adjusted to what each person needs on any particular day.