Aurora Assisted Living

The median cost of assisted living in Aurora for a single-occupancy apartment is $3,450/month (Genworth - 2013). This monthly cost typically includes rent, utilities, dining, housekeeping and transportation.

What do actor Tim Allen and United States Presidential candidate John Kerry have in common? They both hail from Aurora, the third largest city in Colorado. While conveniently located in close proximity to Denver International Airport, Aurora, the home of Buckley Air Force Base, has its own rich history in the field of aviation.

Spanning three counties, this metropolitan area of Denver enjoys all the beauty and amenities of the state’s capital with only half the population. Aurora’s climate is warm year round, making senior living cozy and comfortable. As retirees in Colorado’s “Gateway to the Rockies,” residents of assisted living in Aurora will experience a life surrounded by natural beauty.

Aurora Attractions

Colorado’s mountain spirit comes to life with free outdoor spaces such as the Morrison Nature Center at Star K Ranch and Plains Conservation Center. Residents of assisted living in Aurora can stroll the boardwalks spanning Jewell Wetland and butterfly garden, or take a side-trip to visit the natural wonders of nearby Colorado Springs. The historic Aurora Fox Theatre and Aurora History Museum preserve the city’s colorful past.

Southlands and Town Center at Aurora shopping centers both offer movie theaters and a wide array of specialty shops.

Aurora Senior Activities

The newly renovated Aurora Center for Active Adults is the best place for socially-inclined seniors to get together for dancing, sports leagues and Bingo.

Classes, day trips and fitness programs are also scheduled here to entertain residents of assisted living. The Aurora Center also sponsors the annual Veteran’s Salute held at the Wings Over the Rockies Air and Space Museum.

Aurora Medical Facilities

University of Colorado Hospital (UCH) operates from the expansive Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora. In addition to their high scores in cancer, diabetes and heart care, UCH offers its patients valuable online wellness tools such as Health Lifelines and a free My HealthConnection membership.

Residents ofassisted living in Aurora need not be sick to schedule a trip to UCH. Healthy visitors are invited to tour the suite where President Eisenhower recovered from a heart attack. The Medical Center of Aurora is another excellent local healthcare option.

Aurora Transportation

Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates buses and light rail trains throughout the Denver metropolitan area. Disabled residents of assisted living in Aurora may use the services of access-a-Ride and access-a-Cab, while call-n-Ride is available to seniors who do not meet ADA requirements.

Cost of Assisted Living in Aurora

Assisted living in Aurora is surprisingly affordable. Monthly costs range from $2,100 to $4,900, with a median rate of $3,600.* The median annual rate of $43,200 is slightly over the average for both the state of Colorado and the United States as a whole. Assisted living rates typically cover room, board and care in a private, one-bedroom assisted living apartment.

Find Assisted Living in Aurora

Your senior loved one will thrive in Aurora’s semi-arid climate, while enjoying the many amenities that the city has to offer. To learn more about senior living opportunities in this area, visit our Aurora Assisted Living page.

*Genworth Financial 2011 Cost of Care Survey.

Written by senior housing staff writer.