Shari Young
Aug 2026
Came from California to visit my dad here at Summit Glen. Judine Small is always so friendly and helpful! Love her!!! All of the staff here are very helpful!
Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living
4825 Old Farm Dr4.9(211 ratings)· Colorado Springs average: 4.3
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Respite Option
- Guest suite available for short-term respite stays
- Therapy Access
- In-house physical therapy offered on-site
- Religious Services
- In-house chapel or church services offered
What Families Think
Summit Glen is an independent living community in Colorado Springs with an unusually high volume of glowing reviews, most praising the on-site managers (Nicholas, Crystal, and Judine) by name for warmth and responsiveness. A smaller but consistent thread of critical reviews describes a period under a different manager, referred to as "Mac," marked by rudeness toward residents and staff and slower response to maintenance requests. Overall, families describe a close-knit, socially active community with dependable food and activities, though management quality appears to have varied over time.
The Good
- Management (Nicholas, Crystal, Judine) frequently praised by name
- Wide, varied activity calendar residents actively enjoy
- Food described as good to excellent by many reviewers
- Grounds and common areas kept clean and well-maintained
- Guest suite available for visiting family or trial stays
- Transportation to appointments and errands included
The Bad
- Several reviewers described a manager ("Mac") as rude, impatient, and creating a hostile atmosphere for residents and staff
- One report of a contentious billing dispute over a 30-day contract extension after a resident's death
- One review noted slow follow-through on a maintenance request (carpet cleaning) and unexplained vacancies under a management transition
- Reviewers note management/staff turnover has affected consistency over the years
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living is a senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering Independent Living. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 4.9 out of 5 across 211 reviews.
About Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living
Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living is an independent senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado, offering independent apartments with personalized floor plans, meals, housekeeping, and supportive services. Residents can arrange basic assistance such as medication reminders through third-party home health care providers as needed.
The community features on-site live-in management teams available throughout the day, creating what the community describes as a family-style environment. Food is prepared from scratch daily and served in the dining room. Amenities include a beauty parlor and exercise room, and the community offers on-site transportation for medical appointments, errands, and outings to local restaurants and activities, included in monthly rent and scheduled through the community concierge.
Activities and events form a core part of community life, with activity coordinators providing diverse programming tailored to residents' interests. The calendar includes creative workshops, community socials, and game nights designed to foster connections among residents and reduce isolation.
Summit Glen works with Lively® from Best Buy Health™ to offer the Lively Mobile2 medical alert device, with support available from their team. Wellness programs and planned activities complement the independent living services, which include housing, maintenance, utilities, and dining.
Types of Care at Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living
Independent Living
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Cable or Satellite TV
- Emergency Call System
- Multiple Floor Plans
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Professional Chef
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Salon / Barber
- Transportation Services
Activities
- Arts and Crafts
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Day Trips and Outings
- Grocery Shopping and Errands
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living
4.9overall · 211 ratings combined
4.9★ on Google (211)
Jesus Martinez
Aug 2026
The most down to earth and incredible manager at summit glen. goes the extra mile for anyone. Always respectful and kind.thank you so much miss Judine smalls
victoria hunter
Aug 2026
My mom has lived at Summit Glenn for 15 years. The staff at summit Glenn are truly gracious, they go over and beyond their duties to take care of my mother, I never have to worry about her because they take care of her so much! Judean has been there for my mother and cares about her well being! Thank you so much for all of the staff!
Laura Cain
Jun 2026
When Mom first moved in 3years ago, it was a thriving place. The managers were friendly and personable. The “new” managers—oh, excuse me—manager now since her husband got fired (but he still lives high off the hog when it comes to his appetite!), however, run it like a (failing) business, not like a home for aging persons who deserve a welcoming place.<br>There are still—STILL—problems that management has created with staff—who love & appreciate residents. Case in point: we asked if I needed to get the carpet cleaned in mom’s apartment or if Summit Glen does it. I was told that they do it and that they would put in an order for it. That was April. This is mid-June. Every time I inquired of staff, they voiced frustration that even though the order was in, nothing was being done. Since then, Mom has been declining & I’m needing to move her. Well, low & behold, the minute I gave the 30 days notice, THEN the carpet got cleaned! Sure, when Stephanie has to try to get another paying resident in—i.e. when it matters to management—then they will act, but not before. BTW, there are currently 8 empty apartments on the 2nd floor alone. There were none when we moved mom in 3years ago.
Drew Morton
Jun 2026
Couldn't be happier with how great this wonderful home is for my Dad and step-Mom. Nicholas and the entire staff there have been super welcoming and caring for my folks. They have great amenities, plan fun activities, and promote a social lifestyle that keeps involvement high. The food is exceptional and we love this trusted environment for my parents. Fabulous! Thanks so much!<br>One year later.... Recently my parents needs required moving to assisted living but we have been very appreciative of how Summit Glen went the extra mile to take care of our folks. Judine, (one of the managers there) was always attentive to how they were doing and kept us posted when extra help was needed and in many cases she would come to their assistance when we were not there or unavailable. Even through my Dad's partial decline, Judine would so her best to accommodate them, and she always did so professionally and with a cheerful heart. We will miss her and much of the caring staff there.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living offer?
Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living offers Independent Living.
Where is Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living located?
Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living is located at 4825 Old Farm Dr in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What do families say about Summit Glen Gracious Retirement Living?
Summit Glen is an independent living community in Colorado Springs with an unusually high volume of glowing reviews, most praising the on-site managers (Nicholas, Crystal, and Judine) by name for warmth and responsiveness. A smaller but consistent thread of critical reviews describes a period under a different manager, referred to as "Mac," marked by rudeness toward residents and staff and slower response to maintenance requests. Overall, families describe a close-knit, socially active community with dependable food and activities, though management quality appears to have varied over time.
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