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The average cost of assisted living in the city is $4,700 a month. This guide is a starting point covering the cost of assisted living care in the city, as well as financing options to pay for it. You’ll find in-depth information on 32 assisted living facilities in Aurora and 30 in surrounding areas.
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Brookdale Aurora is a family-centered senior community dedicated to providing personalized assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care in a caring environment.
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Magnolia Place is an assisted living facility in Aurora, CO that offers residents independent living options and daily support services. Contact Magnolia Place for more details on housing, services, and rates.
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Cardan Manor Assisted Living II is an inviting home offering a selection of amenities and supportive services for Aurora seniors to consider.
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Situated in Aurora, Aspen View Living offers seniors a place to receive services and care within an inviting and home-like setting.
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Gardens Care Senior Living – Meadow Hills is a beautiful spacious home in south Aurora just off of Parker Road and Hampden Avenue. We enjoy serving 16 seniors in this home. Enjoy a pristine neighborhood with quiet meandering streets lined…
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Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, Five Star Residences of Dayton Place is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort,…
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Established in 1989, Cherry Creek Retirement Village has become an Aurora tradition for offering premier retirement living. The community offers 187 Independent Living and 30 Assisted Living apartments all in one elegant and expansive building conveniently located across from Meadow…
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At Garden Plaza of Aurora, we realize that it isn't always easy to enjoy every moment of life when there is yard work and dishes to worry about. So, why do it? For the ultimate in assisted, independent, and retirement…
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Cardan Manor Assisted Living Facility, located in Aurora, provides seniors with a selection of amenities to encourage an enjoyable senior living experience.
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Lansing Assisted Living is a caring and loving licensed assisted living residence for elderly seniors needing help with daily activities. Lansing works with the elderly with various care needs. Lansing Assisted Living provides a safe, supportive and inviting home to…
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Rose of Sharon creates a new breed of Assisted Living where Caregiving is done from the heart. We only hire people who take care of the residents the way they would care for their own parents. Rose of Sharon was…
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At University Heights we are dedicated to enhancing the lives of those we serve. Whether the need is for short-term rehabilitation or for an extended period of time, it is our goal to exceed the expectations of our residents by…
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Dorothy's Soft Touch II is located on the outskirts of Hoffman Heights in Aurora, CO. Seniors reside in the heart of the city and can take advantage of the Aurora Hills Golf Course and Del Mar Park close by, and…
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Auburn View Assisted Living is located in a residential neighborhood in Aurora, Colorado, and is within a 10-minute drive to area amenities, including the Aurora Public Library, the post office, parks and restaurants. The city has a comfortable year-round climate…
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Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community serves as one of Aurora’s finest post-acute rehabilitation programs with 16 transitional care suites. Summit also specializes in caring for those with Alzheimer’s Disease and dementia as well as those needing long-term skilled nursing services.…
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Kindred Healthcare understands that when people are discharged from a traditional hospital, they often need continued care in order to recover completely. To meet this need we offer services including aggressive, medically complex care, intensive care and short-term rehabilitation. Doctors,…
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Welcome to Christian Assisted Living Homes of Colorado! Our family-owned operated business is dedicated to providing the highest quality of care for our small community of residents, and their families, within the comfort and safety of a home-like setting. We…
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Situated between Cherry Creek State Park and Plains Conservation Area, places in the south metro Denver area where seniors can hike, camp and fish, Forever Edelweiss Home is a single-story house set on half an acre of land. This part…
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Makarios Assisted Living at Yampa is located in a quiet residential neighborhood in Aurora, CO. The facility is a short distance from downtown, providing seniors with easy access to all the amenities of this large city. Aurora is home to…
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Rock Creek Assisted Living is located in a quiet residential area in Aurora, CO. Several parks are located nearby for outdoor enjoyment, as are numerous restaurants and shopping centers for convenience. It is also close to Interstate 225 for easy…
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Aurora, CO, is home to Rock Creek assisted living, a senior community located just outside Denver. People living in the Denver metro area have many options for outdoor activities in the Rocky Mountains, culture in downtown Denver and several professional…
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Welcome to Caring Hearts Adult Daycare! We offer a caring compassionate christian care for disabled and elderly adults in need of assistance and educate and informminorities and females on health and disease prevented
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Hampden Hills Assisted Living is a residential care home that is nestled in the fabulous Meadow Hills Estates neighborhood. This beautifully remodeled home includes 10 bedrooms, 6 baths and 4 large common areas in addition to a beautiful courtyard and…
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The management of this facility lacks professionalism and the Memory Care Director is rarely in her office and socializing with residents like she should. Unfortunately, she spends much of her time in the main building, thus care staff tend to slack and activities for residents suffer greatly. The cleanliness, howeve...
Read more Cadence Aurora reviewsWe found this place for Dad, and it's really good. It's clean, and it's surprising the way things were done, which was a pleasant surprise. The staff is very helpful, and extremely friendly. They've got a happy hour on Fridays, exercises, and classes.
Read more Cadence Aurora reviewsOur visit was exceptional. They were very generous, open, and happy. The facility was clean, it felt free, it didn't smell, and it seemed very well-kept. I liked that it had both independent and assisted living. However, my mother didn't like it because it didn't have an outside space, and she felt it was a long expans...
Read more Five Star Residences of Dayton Place reviewsI am here in Cherry Creek Retirement Village, and I really like it. I think the food is wonderful. They have lots of diverse activities that it's too many for me to even contemplate. The apartment is great, but it is a little dated. This is an old village I'm told. They have replaced some of the things I've asked for s...
Read more Cherry Creek Retirement Village reviewsSt. Andrews Village was impressive. It's a very large facility with assisted and independent living. The facilities and apartments were quite new and quite modern. The offerings were impressive. The staff was quite professional. The activities appeared to be pretty intensive, like self-development types of programs. Th...
Read more St. Andrew's Village reviewsIn Aurora, the average cost of assisted living care is $4,700 per month, which is significantly higher than both the national and Colorado averages. At $5,000 per month, Boulder is the only major metropolitan area in Colorado that is more expensive than Aurora. Some of Colorado’s cities, such as Colorado Springs, are similarly priced to Aurora. However, many cities are significantly more affordable. In Grand Junction ($3,350) and Greeley ($3,350), seniors pay over $1,000 less per month for assisted living care than they do in Aurora.
Note: Senior care cost data wasn’t available for Aurora, so data for the Denver, the closest major city, was used.
Cost of Assisted Living Comparison Chart
Many types of senior care services are available in Aurora, and the average monthly cost varies significantly based on the services a senior needs. Adult day health care, at an average of $1,625 per month, is just over one-third the price of assisted living care. The most expensive type of care in Aurora, nursing home care, costs an average of $8,365 per month.
Homemaker services are approximately the same price as assisted living care, while home health aides cost about $500 more per month. Seniors who choose either of these in-home care options should remember to consider other costs they may be responsible for if they remain at home, such as rent, food and home maintenance.
Cost of Homemaker/Home Health Aide Comparison Chart
Medicaid is a public health insurance program that provides health coverage to various groups of low-income Americans. Pregnant women, people with disabilities, children or elderly adults may be eligible for Medicaid coverage. Each state administers its own Medicaid program, so the benefits available can vary throughout the country. Colorado’s Medicaid program is called Health First Colorado.
Health First Colorado members can receive services including primary care, emergency care, laboratory and X-ray, rehabilitation and dental. Members may need to pay a small co-payment for some services.
To qualify for Health First Colorado, seniors must meet the program’s financial requirements. The pretax annual income limit is $16,146 for a single senior and $21,892 for couples. Participants in Health First Colorado must be U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, legal aliens or permanent residents who live in Colorado.
Seniors can check eligibility and apply for coverage through the state’s Colorado Peak portal or apply in person by visiting the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services (DHS) office, which is located at
5334 South Prince Street in Littleton, Colorado. Alternately, seniors can complete a paper application and mail it to that address or call (800) 221-3943 to apply over the phone.
Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver
The Elderly, Blind and Disabled Waiver (EBD) is a Medicaid program that may help seniors pay for care in assisted living facilities. While this program doesn’t pay for room-and-board costs, it may cover personal care that is provided in assisted living facilities, which can be an out-of-pocket expense to seniors.
To qualify for this waiver program, seniors must:
Seniors who are already Health First Colorado members can apply for this waiver program by contacting their local Single Entry Point (SEP) agency. Colorado Access is the SEP agency that serves Aurora and the surrounding area, and it can be reached at (877) 710-9993. Seniors who are not Health First Colorado members need to apply for Medicaid coverage before they can be considered for the EBD waiver.
Seniors who need help applying for Medicaid or the waiver program can contact the Connect for Health Colorado Customer Service Center at (855) 752-6749.
Colorado Old Age Pension
Low-income seniors may be eligible to receive financial assistance from the Colorado Old Age Pension (OAP). Seniors who participate in this program receive a monthly financial supplement. The maximum payment is $771 per month, and any income a senior receives, such as SSI, will reduce the maximum payment. This program also provides limited medical care to seniors who don’t qualify for Medicaid coverage.
To qualify for this cash assistance program, seniors must be 60 years of age or older and have a low income. Seniors can apply for this program online through the Colorado Peak portal or in person at the Arapahoe County DHS office. For more information, call (303) 795-4400 to speak to a Arapahoe County DHS representative.
Optional State Supplementation
In Colorado, SSI recipients who live in assisted living facilities may be eligible to receive additional funding from the state. This funding, known as optional state supplementation (OSS), can help seniors pay for room-and-board costs.
The maximum OSS payment for a single senior is $551 per month. The maximum initial OSS payment for a couple is $1,489 per month. However, after the first month in an assisted living facility, couples are treated as two individuals and can receive up to $551 each.
To receive OSS, seniors must live in an approved assisted facility and be eligible for SSI payments. To learn more about this program, call the Social Security Administration at (800) 772-1213.
PACE
Seniors who live in assisted living facilities may be eligible to receive services through the Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). This program provides customized health care and social services to participants in their homes or the PACE center, including a clinical exercise program, medication management, meals, computer access, transportation, bingo and Red Hat Society outings.
Some seniors are eligible to receive these services at no cost if they have Medicaid. Seniors with only Medicare or who aren’t eligible for Medicaid pay a monthly premium. The cost of PACE services is determined based on a senior’s income.
To participate in the PACE program, seniors must be 55 years of age or older. Contact Innovage Greater Colorado PACE, the PACE provider for Aurora, or call (888) 992-4464 to learn more about the program and apply for coverage.
Seniors who need support can visit one of the community assistance agencies in the Aurora area. The local AAA provides services, such as legal, case management and referrals to community resources. The Social Security office helps seniors navigate the Social Security benefits they may be eligible for.
Denver Regional Council of Government
1001 17th St, Ste 700, Denver, CO 80202
(303) 455-1000
Area Agency on Aging for the Denver region
Aurora Social Security Office
14280 E Jewell Ave, Ste 250, Aurora, CO 80012
(800) 772-1213
Aurora’s senior center offers a wide variety of programming for active seniors, including drop-in fitness classes, bingo games and crafting groups. Seniors can choose to purchase a membership to the center or pay daily drop-in fees.
Aurora Center for Active Adults
30 Del Mar Cir, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 739-7951
In Aurora, there are several Veterans Affairs resources that can provide assistance to seniors. The city’s VA hospital and two VA clinics provide medical care to eligible seniors. The regional benefit office, located in nearby Lakewood, helps connect seniors with VA benefits.
Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center
1700 N Wheeling St, Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 399-8020
Jewell Clinic
14400 E Jewell Ave, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 283-5400
Aurora Outpatient Clinic
13701 E Mississippi Ave, Ste 200, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 398-6340
Denver Regional Benefit Office
155 Van Gordon St, Lakewood, CO 80228
(800) 827-1000
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