Duncan Hart House in Colorado Springs, CO, provides care for up to 16 residents in a medium-sized assisted living community made up of unique wings and houses called Loma Linda, Oakridge, Steele House, Elizabeth House, Emporia House, and Floyd, which all sound like they've got their own character and might even point to specialized care or groups within the overall facility, and they also use different program names like Constant Care III, IV, V, and VI, so you can guess they mean different levels of personal care or maybe tailored support, since the staff helps with dressing, bathing, hygiene, medication management, mobility needs, and other day-to-day things like making sure folks get into and out of the shower and stay safe. The building's set up for comfort and safety, with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, kitchenettes, phone, cable, and fast Wi-Fi, plus an emergency alert system, wheelchair accessibility, and 24-hour supervision for peace of mind, and you'll find both private and shared rooms that come fully furnished, which means you don't have to haul much in, and they even help families with move-in coordination when it's time to get settled.
The House handles housekeeping and laundry, offers dry cleaning, and takes care of linen changes, while the meal program runs one or two hot meals a day-always with organic ingredients-and they'll work with special diets like diabetes, hypertension, allergies, and so on, plus there's all-day dining in the communal dining room, so people aren't boxed in for mealtimes if schedules run late or early, and as a nice bonus, there's a steady focus on healthy food with adjustments for those that need them. Medical help isn't pushed, but staff can give medication, administer treatments, and stay in touch with healthcare providers for anything bigger than a daily dose, and they've got memory care for folks with Alzheimer's and dementia, all under close watch and professional routines.
For activities you might see regular planned programs, music and art sessions, tabletop games, movie nights, fitness or exercise, and even animal and music therapies, while the outdoor spaces-gardens, walking paths, and recreation areas-give residents fresh air options, and there's even a book room and access to a hot tub, sauna, health room, and a hairdresser, including a mobile stylist if folks can't or don't want to leave their room. Transportation's covered too, for doctor's appointments, shopping, spiritual visits, or day trips, and the community tries to help everyone join in with social events, music, or just sitting in the garden if that's what feels best.
The House's laid out for people who need a little or a lot of help-providing respite care for short stays or recovery and long-term assisted living and personal care, supporting non-ambulatory folks, and making sure supervision's available round the clock, so even when everyone's relaxing at a social night, residents who need standby assistance or a gentle hand for transfers, hygiene, or reminders get the support they've come for. This facility stays licensed and surveyed by local or state government, like the Department of Aging or Veterans Services, sticking to rules and safety for seniors. There's no long list of fancy extras, but you'll find all the basics done with steady attention, care programs with their own names, some special diets, a calm place for up to 16 people, and enough activities, meals, amenities, and personal help to let folks keep living how they want while getting the right level of support.
