Why Assisted Living and Memory Care Matter in Mountain Communities | Ep 3

What happens when a community does not have enough senior housing, assisted living, or memory care options?In this episode of Real Estate in the Rockies, Ashley Kappel and Jessica Chariton sit down with local leaders Marilyn Bouldin and Andi Bruno to discuss the growing need for senior housing in Salida and across Colorado mountain towns.As populations age and housing options remain limited, communities are facing difficult questions about how to support residents who want to stay but may not have the care options they need.This conversation explores how real estate, healthcare, and community planning intersect, and why this issue impacts more than just seniors.In this episode, you will learn:Why senior housing and assisted living are critical in mountain communitiesThe challenges of creating memory care and aging support locallyWhat happens when residents are forced to leave their community for careHow nonprofit efforts like Places to Age are working toward solutionsWhy this issue affects families, housing, and the broader communityAshley helps connect the legal and planning considerations around housing and care facilities. Jessica brings insight into how housing limitations impact availability and demand in the local market.Marilyn and Andi provide firsthand perspective on the needs within the community and the efforts underway to address them.Marilyn BouldinMarilyn Bouldin is a retired registered nurse and former Director of Chaffee County Public Health. She has served on the board of Heart of the Rockies Regional Medical Center and is a cofounder of Chaffee County Women Who Care. Marilyn currently serves as Vice Chair of the board for Places to Age, a nonprofit focused on bringing assisted living and memory care to the community.Links: Website: http://www.placestoage.org Facebook: Places to AgeAndi Bruno Andi Bruno is a Colorado native and retired business owner with a background in Silicon Valley startups. She founded her own business in 2003 and successfully exited in 2014. Since returning to Colorado, she has been actively involved in community efforts and previously served as Chair of Places to Age, a nonprofit dedicated to expanding senior housing and care options in Chaffee County.Links: Website: http://www.placestoage.orgReal Estate in the Rockies is the podcast exploring Colorado mountain real estate, housing, land use, development, zoning, community growth, and mountain living in Salida, Buena Vista, Chaffee County, and communities across the Rockies.Hosted by Colorado real estate attorney Ashley Kappel and local realtor Jessica Chariton, the show brings together developers, community leaders, housing experts, investors, and local voices to break down the conversations shaping mountain towns today.Whether you’re buying property in Colorado, navigating real estate development, exploring affordable housing challenges, or simply interested in the future of mountain communities, Real Estate in the Rockies delivers real conversations and local insight from the people living and working in these communities every day.Subscribe on YouTube, Apple Podcasts, and Spotify for new episodes every week.Connect with Jessica: https://jessicachariton.homesmartpreferredrealty.com/Connect with Ashley: https://www.collegiatepeakslawandmediation.com/Please share this podcast with anyone who is interested in Real Estate development, Community Conversations about living in Colorado Mountain Towns.