Tiffany Merrell
Mar 2026
I spoke to Christina about an apartment and she was so friendly and accommodating! I can't wait to take my mom in for a tour, there's so much to do!
1 / 6Quick Facts
- Community type
- 55-and-older independent living apartments
- Outdoor amenities
- Private park and pavilion adjacent to residence
- Starting rent
- One-bedroom apartments start around $1,000
What Families Think
The Belcaro is a 55+ independent living community in Colorado Springs where most reviewers describe a friendly, tight-knit atmosphere, especially praising current manager Bill Morris and leasing staff Christina for their responsiveness and care. Some reviews note frustrations with past management turnover, communication issues, and a couple of serious complaints about cleanliness, rudeness, and billing disputes. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, though a handful of reviews point to inconsistent staff and maintenance operations over the years.
The Good
- Reviewers describe a strong sense of community
- Current manager praised as attentive and caring
- Friendly, helpful leasing staff highlighted repeatedly
- Clean, well-maintained apartments per many reviews
- Active social calendar with games and parties
- Walking distance to shopping center
The Bad
- Several reviews mention frequent management and staff turnover
- One report of unresponsive front desk and unanswered messages
- One detailed complaint about building systems malfunctioning for months
- One report of billing dispute and unreturned application fee
- A few reviewers described rude or unwelcoming front desk staff
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
The Belcaro is a senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering Independent Living. Amenities include Outdoor Patio, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.4 out of 5 across 62 reviews.
About The Belcaro
The Belcaro is an independent living community for adults 55+ located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The community offers apartment living with amenities including a private park, pavilion, and community room.
Families consistently praise the recent management shift under Bill Morris and leasing staff like Brittany and Christina, noting their attentiveness, accessibility, and genuine care for residents. Residents highlight Friday game nights, planned activities including Christmas celebrations, and the pet-friendly environment. One family wrote, "he has been an uplift to all of the residents here." The building itself is described as well-maintained with clean apartments and common areas.
However, the community has experienced notable management turnover, multiple reviews reference three managers and three leasing managers within six months to a year. Earlier reviews raised concerns about operational inconsistencies, maintenance of building systems, and billing issues. More recent reviews (following current management) are predominantly positive, emphasizing the improved atmosphere and responsiveness to residents' needs.
The Belcaro holds a 4.4/5 rating across 62 Google reviews. Most five-star reviews specifically mention appreciation for current leadership and community life, while lower ratings cite past management problems and administrative difficulties.
Types of Care at The Belcaro
Independent Living
Amenities
Community Amenities
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Outdoor Patio
- Pet Friendly
Activities
- Birthday / Holiday Parties
- Games
- Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)
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Help Me ChooseReviews of The Belcaro
4.4overall · 62 ratings combined
4.4★ on Google (62)
Kelly
Nov 2025
I am so impressed with The Belcaro and the staff. My mother needed to move from Florida to Colorado. Started the process in June and came across The Belcaro in early July. Christina, leasing manager, was eager to help, kept in contact, and when the time came to move my mother in, was very supportive. My mother has been living there for a few weeks now and absolutely loves her apartment, the activities, and the help from staff when needed. I would recommend any senior that needs a nice place to stay (views of the mountains is always nice, too) - The Belcaro Senior Apartments is the place to be!
Chris B
Oct 2025
I recently toured this community for my elderly mother, and Christina made the whole experience feel calm and reassuring. She guided us through each space with patience, answered every question, and made sure my mom felt included and respected.<br><br>You can tell she truly cares about the people who live here. If you’re looking for a place where your loved one will be treated with dignity and warmth, ask for Christina. She made a big decision feel a lot easier.
Gary Glover
Jul 2025
The advantages to living here are mostly cosmetic. The Belcaro is the nicest-looking geezer warehouse in a rapidly deteriorating neighborhood. The current manager is somewhat competent at renting rooms, but has virtually no talent for personnel management (hiring / firing five housekeepers in 10 months) or operational planning: Ten months ago, the building's master control system set off the fire alarms, then shut itself down. Apparently, not all of the resets were completed or checked, because the utilities have been operating independent of human control since then. Examples: "Ghosts in The Machine" have been responsible for setting off sprinklers at 1 AM in March to rinse the frost off the lawn; as well as running the heat and air conditioning simultaneously in adjacent sections of the same hallway all winter. The 100+ mostly fixed-income residents pay monthly for repeated (failed) efforts to catch the ghosts. The manager also lacks the patience and empathy needed to deal with elderly people with problems, and is unlikely to grow into the job; so she has shrunk it to fit her: What's most convenient for the manager is officially what's best for everyone else. Documents too often contain easily corrected errors; and she is unconcerned and (so far) unaccountable for what her mistakes cost others. She breaks her word as easily as she gives it, and proudly carries on the Belcaro management tradition of ignoring residents' federal- and state-guaranteed disability rights and medical privacy whenever personally convenient. The dog situation is unhealthy here, too; so, if you have one, live somewhere else...
Emily Forquer
Apr 2025
Miserable mean front desk employee with brown hair and glasses. Horrible
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does The Belcaro offer?
The Belcaro offers Independent Living.
Is The Belcaro pet friendly?
Yes. The Belcaro lists pet-friendly accommodations among its amenities. Ask about any size or breed policies when you visit.
Where is The Belcaro located?
The Belcaro is located at 3475 American Dr in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
What do families say about The Belcaro?
The Belcaro is a 55+ independent living community in Colorado Springs where most reviewers describe a friendly, tight-knit atmosphere, especially praising current manager Bill Morris and leasing staff Christina for their responsiveness and care. Some reviews note frustrations with past management turnover, communication issues, and a couple of serious complaints about cleanliness, rudeness, and billing disputes. Overall sentiment is strongly positive, though a handful of reviews point to inconsistent staff and maintenance operations over the years.
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