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Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

5455 New Car Dr

4.2(50 ratings)· Colorado Springs average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Rent structure
Month-to-month rental with no buy-in fee
Pet policy
Welcomes cats, dogs, and other pets
Travel perk
Free stays at sister community guest suites
Aging in place
Can contract third-party home healthcare if needs increase

What Families Think

Aspen Trail is an all-inclusive independent living community in Colorado Springs where most reviewers describe a warm, resort-like atmosphere with attentive staff and residents who feel like family. A recurring theme among critical reviews, however, is a decline in food quality and staff turnover over time, along with complaints about management responsiveness and communication.

The Good

  • Warm, welcoming atmosphere praised by many families
  • Staff described as caring during health declines and transitions
  • Wide range of daily activities and social events
  • Beautifully maintained, resort-style facility
  • Helpful with transportation to shopping and appointments

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report declining food quality over time
  • Multiple complaints about high staff turnover
  • Some reports of unprofessional or rude staff behavior
  • One report of staff entering apartments unannounced

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aspen Trail Retirement Resort is a senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Outdoor Patio. Families rate it 4.2 out of 5 across 50 reviews.

About Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

Aspen Trail is an all-inclusive independent senior living community located in the northeast neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Colorado. All services and amenities are included in a single monthly rent with no buy-in fee, allowing residents flexibility and choice in how they spend their retirement years.

The community features resort-style dining through its Signature Freedom Dining program, with professional chefs preparing three nutritious meals daily at flexible hours, supplemented by a Chef's Pantry offering sandwiches, pizzas, and grab-and-go snacks. The monthly rent covers meals, housekeeping, cable TV, phone, utilities, scheduled transportation, and entertainment. On-site services include a bank, pharmacy, gift shop, and salon, and residents may contract with third-party home healthcare providers if additional care becomes necessary, allowing them to age in place within their apartment homes.

Recreational and social activities are central to the community's programming. Residents enjoy fitness classes, card games, movies, workshops, and live entertainment throughout the week. The community operates an RLC Travel Program allowing residents to stay at guest suites in sister communities at no charge. Apartment homes feature full kitchens, spacious closets, walk-in showers with safety features, and some include patios or balconies.

Colorado Springs offers natural beauty, a sunny climate, and an active arts scene with a walkable downtown providing easy access to restaurants, shops, and cultural attractions. The community is pet-friendly, welcoming cats, dogs, and other pets to participate in all-inclusive living. Month-to-month rent with no hidden fees, buy-in fees, or long-term leases provides transparency and flexibility in its approach to senior living.

Types of Care at Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

Independent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Kitchen
  • Multiple Floor Plans
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Wi-Fi / High-Speed Internet

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Professional Chef
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Outdoor Patio
  • Salon / Barber
  • Transportation Services

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Games
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Live Performances
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Aspen Trail Retirement Resort

4.2overall · 50 ratings combined

4.2★ on Google (50)

T Sue

Apr 2026

via Google

Unprofessional staff, turnover is bad and meals are tough to chew or are raw, management has attitude-tells you one thing but then does another. Beware they also just walk into your apartment whether you're there or not.

fyory Tilahon Adiso Abai

Dec 2025

via Google

Everyone is so warm and welcoming here! Easy to make friends and get to know the residents!

Skip Morey

Dec 2025

via Google

The food at Aspen Trails has become very poor in the last two years. When I first moved here almost four years ago I was concerned that I was going to gain weight because the food was so good. Now, I wonder if I will be able to find something I can eat because the selection is so bad. I often have to order a hamberger or eat a sandwich from the pantry selection (if there are any sandwiches there.) Many people complain about the food, but nothing is changing, They hire new cooks, but they just don't know how to cook apitizing meals.the rest of thefacility is resonable.

Scott Bulow

Nov 2025

via Google

We moved our parents into Aspen Trail about a year and a half ago. The management and staff have been absolutely great to them. The food and building maintenance is awesome. We are so happy we found this place for them.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Aspen Trail Retirement Resort offer?

Aspen Trail Retirement Resort offers Independent Living.

Where is Aspen Trail Retirement Resort located?

Aspen Trail Retirement Resort is located at 5455 New Car Dr in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What do families say about Aspen Trail Retirement Resort?

Aspen Trail is an all-inclusive independent living community in Colorado Springs where most reviewers describe a warm, resort-like atmosphere with attentive staff and residents who feel like family. A recurring theme among critical reviews, however, is a decline in food quality and staff turnover over time, along with complaints about management responsiveness and communication.

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