MorningStar at Bear Creek Offers Respite Care and Day Programs

At MorningStar Memory Care at Bear Creek our entire community is devoted to dementia and Alzheimer’s care. Along with secure suites for permanent residents, our community offers respite care stays to provide a safe haven for someone with memory impairment.  Respite stays give family caregivers an opportunity for a well-deserved vacation or to just take a break from their ongoing responsibilities.  Our respite stays are typically 30 days or less, and while your loved one is with us, they will partake of all the amenities that our long-term residents receive. 

Additionally, we provide a comprehensive day program for individuals with dementia.  As a day program participant, the person will join our wellness activities and enjoy benefits from the gentle, resident-directed approach we take to calm and awaken memories and support capabilities. MorningStar’s specially trained staff uses an array of multi-sensory activities including art, dance, music, aromatherapy, life skills, exercise and animals to heal and comfort.  

Both our respite care and day programs also provide the opportunity for companionship and socialization.  Furthermore, we cannot forget to mention the wonderful, tasty meals residents and our special guests are served each day family-style in our warm and inviting dining area.  Designed by the award-winning firm of Thoma-Holec Design, specialists in senior interiors, our community includes amenities such as a bistro, message room, fitness center, and salon.

You can feel comfortable trusting your family member into our care as we are one of the Alzheimer’s Association’s “Recognized Leaders in Dementia Care.”  For a senior living community to receive this honor, at least 75% of its staff must complete eight hours of training that include brain pathology, communication techniques, and methods of lessening agitation with non-pharmaceuticals.  Contact us to learn more about our beautiful memory care community in Colorado Springs, in the foothills of the Rocky Mountains.

MorningStar at Bear Creek brings a unique vision to senior living with our mission statement “to honor, to serve, to invest.” Our foundation is built on honoring God, valuing all seniors and selecting staff with a felt calling to serve. We are dedicated to creating a true home within an ideal setting and invite you to schedule a tour to see firsthand the best dementia and Alzheimer’s care in Colorado Springs.