What To Do When Someone Needs Assisted Living

Is It Time For Assisted Living?

A family visit can bring changes into focus: household tasks left undone, fewer fresh meals, missed routines, or a loved one spending more time alone. These observations can be a starting point for a caring conversation, rather than a decision made without the person involved. Ask what has become difficult, what support they would welcome, and what matters most to them. Discuss health or medication concerns with their healthcare professionals, and explore whether assisted living could help with daily routines.

Initial Thoughts of Finding The Appropriate Assisted Living Home

The search for assisted living can feel overwhelming. Begin with your loved one’s needs and preferences, and include them in the conversation wherever possible. Compare a small residential home with other communities by visiting, meeting staff, and asking about daily assistance, meals, activities, room arrangements, and costs. Read our assisted living FAQs to prepare questions, then ask each home which needs it can meet and what happens if those needs change.

Benefits Of A Small Assisted Living Home

A small assisted living home offers a residential setting with shared meals and familiar common spaces. New Day Cottages has two one-level, ranch-style homes in northern Colorado Springs: our Briargate home at 1577 Turner Rd has 11 private resident rooms, and our Pine Creek home at 10975 Howells Rd has 16. Personalized assistance, home-cooked meals, and activities are part of daily life. Learn about our approach, then visit to see how the setting fits your loved one’s preferences and support needs. Ask the team about current activities, meal accommodations, staff coverage, and the steps required before moving in. Timing depends on availability and the information needed to review a prospective resident’s needs; discuss your situation directly rather than assuming a rapid move-in is possible.

Additional Help With Finding Assisted Living 

If a small-home setting interests your family, call New Day Cottages at 719-266-1100 or contact our team to schedule a tour. Bring a list of daily routines, support needs, preferences, and questions so we can discuss whether either home is a suitable fit. You can also ask your loved one’s healthcare professionals or a local aging-services organization for help comparing options and finding current caregiver resources.