Established 1988
Independent Living in Montrose, Colorado
Twenty-six private suites on twenty acres, with orchards, gardens, a fishpond and views of the San Juans. Month to month, no lease.
What is Spring Creek Chalet Retirement Community?
Spring Creek Chalet Retirement Community is an independent living community at 2710 Sunnyside Rd in Montrose, Colorado, with 26 private suites on 20 acres. Families searching for senior apartments, a 55+ community or a retirement community in Montrose are usually describing what we do here. There are no doctors and no medical staff on site. Residents live independently, and anyone who wants additional support is welcome to bring in their own private caregiver, arranged with us according to what that person actually needs.
It runs month to month. No lease, no buy-in, no entrance fee — just 30 days' written notice if someone decides to move on, and rent that does not rise from one month to the next.
The building is an Old-World chalet set back from Sunnyside Road down a private drive, behind Heidi's Chateau. Montrose Memorial Hospital is about a mile and a half away, emergency services are within two miles, and shopping is within a mile.
What does the monthly rate cover?
One rate covers everything on this list, with no lease and no entrance fee.
- A private 500 sq. ft. suite with bedroom, living room, kitchenette and en-suite bath
- Three freshly made meals a day, prepared on site, plus snacks throughout the day
- Housekeeping and laundry
- Wi-Fi and Dish cable
- All repairs and maintenance
- Activities, outings and trips
- A garden plot of your own on the 20 acres
- 24-hour surveillance of the premises
Rates depend on single or double occupancy. Call 970-249-2438 for current figures and availability.
How is this different from other retirement communities in Montrose?
The land
Twenty acres with orchards, vegetable gardens, a fishpond, a gazebo and concrete walking paths. Deer, ducks and geese visit daily. Residents keep their own garden plots and the kitchen cooks with what comes out of them. Read more about the grounds and gardens.
The food
An on-site chef cooks three meals a day from scratch, with menus that rotate weekly and more than one choice at every meal. See how dining works.
The scale
Twenty-six apartments means staff know every resident by name. Several staff members have been here more than a decade.
The independence
Suites come unfurnished so residents bring their own furniture, hang their own pictures and paint if they want to. This is independent living — no medical staff, no schedule imposed on anyone, and private caregivers welcome when someone wants more support.
A room for your family
There is a furnished guest apartment on site for residents' families to stay in while visiting. We only ask for a donation toward the activities fund. More about daily life here.
Where exactly is the property?
The address is 2710 Sunnyside Rd, Montrose, Colorado, off Sunnyside Road behind Heidi's Chateau. Look for the sign and the red bench at the top of the private drive.
Montrose sits on Colorado's Western Slope, about an hour from Telluride and 15 minutes from Montrose Regional Airport, which makes visiting from out of state straightforward for family. More on why families choose Montrose for retirement.
Common questions
Where is Spring Creek Chalet Retirement Community located?
Spring Creek Chalet is at 2710 Sunnyside Rd, Montrose, CO 81401, set back from Sunnyside Road behind Heidi's Chateau on 20 acres. Montrose Memorial Hospital is about a mile and a half away, emergency services are within two miles, and shopping and recreation are within a mile of the property.
How many suites are there?
There are 26 private suites, each 500 square feet, available for single or double occupancy. Every suite has a bedroom, living room, kitchenette, en-suite bathroom and a private porch that opens onto the grounds. Suites facing south look out at the mountains and the pond. All 26 share the same size and layout.
Is this independent living or assisted living?
Spring Creek Chalet is an independent retirement community. There are no doctors and no medical staff on site, and we do not provide assisted living services. Residents who want additional support are welcome to arrange their own private caregivers, coordinated with us according to what that individual actually needs at the time.
Is there a lease?
No. Spring Creek Chalet runs month to month with no lease, no buy-in and no entrance fee. The shortest stay is one month, and rent does not increase from one month to the next for as long as someone lives here. We ask for 30 days' written notice before a resident moves out.
Are meals included?
Yes. Three freshly made meals a day are included in the monthly rate, prepared on site rather than delivered, with snacks available throughout the day. Menus change weekly and offer more than one choice at each meal. Produce from the property's own orchard, garden and chickens goes into the kitchen when it's in season.
Are pets allowed?
Yes. Pets are welcome with an additional deposit, and there are no restrictions on the type or size of animal. The amenities list puts it plainly: a home is not a home without a pet. Mention your animal when you call and we'll cover the deposit and anything else worth knowing.
How do I arrange a visit?
Call 970-249-2438 during office hours, Monday through Friday from 9am to 4pm, or send a tour request through this website at any hour and we will call you back. Tours are by appointment and take about an hour. You are welcome to stay for a meal while you're here.
Come see the place before you decide.
Tours are by appointment and take about an hour. You're welcome to stay for a meal.
970-249-2438