What makes Amanda Harris with Garden Ranch a good neighbor?  

In the latest episode of the Good Neighbor Podcast, host Tony Hills interviewed Amanda Harris, the compassionate owner of Garden Ranch, an assisted living facility and in-home care service in Colorado Springs. The conversation revealed how personal experience can transform into a meaningful business that serves the community in profound ways.

Amanda's journey into eldercare began with caring for her grandmother during the final stages of life. This deeply personal experience ignited her passion for caregiving and led her to establish Garden Ranch. As she eloquently expressed, this experience "made it in capital letters for me that this was my passion." Her story resonates with many listeners who have found their calling through family experiences, highlighting how personal challenges can evolve into professional purpose. The emotional foundation of her business explains the personalized approach that distinguishes Garden Ranch from larger corporate facilities.

One of the most enlightening aspects of the interview was Amanda's discussion about common misconceptions in the assisted living industry. Many people envision sprawling, impersonal nursing homes when they think of assisted living. Garden Ranch defies this stereotype by offering a residential setting that truly feels like a "home away from home." With fewer than ten residents, they provide an intimate environment where personalized care is the standard rather than the exception. This small-scale approach allows residents to receive individualized attention that larger facilities often cannot provide, creating an atmosphere more akin to family living than institutional care.

Amanda emphasized the flexibility of Garden Ranch's services, which cater to individuals requiring various levels of assistance with daily activities. Unlike many facilities with strict age requirements and rigid service packages, Garden Ranch adopts a more inclusive approach. Their services range from companionship to more comprehensive care, accommodating diverse needs without age restrictions. This client-centered methodology reflects their understanding that care requirements are highly individualized and that every person deserves services tailored to their specific situation. Being family-owned and operated gives Garden Ranch the freedom to customize care plans without corporate constraints, allowing them to "truly personalize everybody's experience."

For those interested in learning more about Garden Ranch and their services, Amanda provided multiple contact options. They welcome visitors at their facility located at 5075 Saddle Drive, near Montebello and Academy in Colorado Springs. Potential clients and families can also reach them by phone at 719-354-9768 or 719-922-0166, or visit their website at GardenRanch.com. These various contact methods make it convenient for interested parties to learn more about the personalized care options available through Garden Ranch, ensuring that help is truly "closer than you think" for those in need of assisted living or home care services in the Colorado Springs area.

To learn more about Garden Ranch go to: 

https://www.gardenranch.com/

Garden Ranch

719-922-0166