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As the Gateway to the Rockies, Aurora and its neighboring communities offer memory care residents a peaceful home adjacent to the mountains. Life in Aurora is laid back, with wide-open vistas to truly settle into and relax.
Aurora has a number of memory care facilities to choose from for your loved one. The city is home to 23 memory care facilities, all within a 10-mile radius of the city’s center. Each facility offers a range of amenities and services, including care specific to seniors with Alzheimer’s disease or dementia-related diagnoses. In fact, the majority of our partner facilities have been specifically designed to accommodate memory loss, including specialized memory care training for staff, helping to ensure the environment meets the needs of residents.
Even then, however, the decision to move a loved one to a memory care facility is a challenging one. A Place for Mom wants to make the process a little easier, which is why we’ve put together this guide. In it, you’ll find listings for Aurora memory care facilities, ranked by various categories, as well as details on payment options, local and state laws and regulations, transportation and health care options in the area, and the city itself.
Types of care available in Aurora, CO
Memory Care
We chose MorningStar primarily for the location and I was very impressed with the facility, it is newer and has a lot of fine things. Even though it was covid, the directors met with me in person and listened to my questions and concerns and addressed my issues. Overall, it has been a great experience and I would highly recommend them.
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food is great, staff is loving and helpful...my parent's feel so loved and cared for here. I highly recommend if you have elderly parent's or loved ones needing one on one special loving care as they go through the challenges of aging....check out Golden Orchard group homes you will be so happy that you did... Thank you for all you do,... [Name removed] (Daughter)
We chose Brookdale Lowry because we got a pretty good deal and it seemed like a good fit. The staff members are always good with communication and let me know what is going on with my sister since I am not able to go visit. Before the pandemic she seemed to be participating in activities all of the time and they would send me pictures. It has been hard since we have not been able to visit during this pandemic.
11901 East Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
The staff at The Village the Juniper Village is absolutely wonderful and there are several of the employees there that have been there since it started in 24 years ago so that speaks volumes to me. Every...
Our community is purposefully built for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and related Dementias. Our Wellspring Memory Care program offers a life-affirming, theraputic environment where we emphasize strengths and support wellness. Home to approximately 52 individuals. Each house opens on to...
14500 E Belleview Ave, Aurora, CO 80015
Overall we are very pleased with the Belleview Heights Transitional community. Their kindness that is shown to the residents and family is something we like most about them. They are always ready to help and...
Belleview Heights is a warm and welcoming senior community that offers transitional assisted living and memory care for those experiencing memory challenges, Alzheimer’s, or other dementias. Our comprehensive, Person-Centered Care approach is based upon Montessori principles to tend to your loved...
14221 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
When it comes to the cleanliness there was a food due to rain and the fans they put in were very small and therefore it took a long time for everything to clean up. There is no direct care since for our...
We offer a resort style worry free lifestyle. Complete with all day dining, events, concerts, educational programs, 24 hour staff and security, transportation, weekly housekeeping, basic cable, wifi, and phone service with free long distance. Our apartments range from studios up to two...
14555 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
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My mom is currently a resident at Cherry Creek Retirement Village and she's happy here at this facility. The staff and all are great. The cleanliness and value for cost are great. I would highly recommend...
"Committed to helping you live a vibrant, carefree lifestyle." At Cherry Creek, we are dedicated to providing our residents with five-star service, elegant amenities and the freedom to maintain an active lifestyle. Our caring professional staff is here to lavish you with attention while...
7475 S Shawnee St, Aurora, CO 80016
The top thing at Renew Saddle Rock is the medical care. The Physician's Assistant comes and does rounds every week if your loved one needs it. I like the mobile dentist that's there and the foot care they...
What is Renew SaddleRock Memory Care?Renew SaddleRock is a stand-alone Memory Care Community who has set themselves apart as an expert in dementia. Our home-like environment lends itself to maintaining each residents health, happiness and freedom of movement. Our community was built on one level...
13801 E Yale Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
What stood out to me about this facility is the culture promoted.....it's just fantastic. The staff and residents were all sincere, friendly and helpful -both to my loved one and myself. Cost was a factor...
St. Andrew’s Village is a pet-friendly independent living and assisted living community for seniors age 62 and over in the Denver metropolitan area. We offer private one-bedroom, two-bedroom and three-bedroom apartments along with the security of knowing that our staff is available 24 hours a...
150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230
I have only positive feelings about Brookdale Lowry. The staff, and people who are living here, have made my new home very pleasant and welcoming.
Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...
10200 E Harvard Ave, Denver, CO 80231
We felt a vibe when we first walked into Harvard Square Retirement and Senior Living. The staff are very friendly and helpful. The place is so very clean. My mom gets her apartment cleaned once a week and...
Live at Harvard Square Retirement Community in Southeast Denver, and you will experience service beyond the expected. Way beyond in fact. Our friendly, experienced staff really goes the extra mile (or two, or twenty) whenever needed. You'll find examples of this in every area. So not only do we...
2979 Uinta Street, Denver, CO 80238
Balfour at Central Park is a great place. I was very impressed with everything. Wonderful caring facility. Many staff there to talk and work with the residents. Would definitely have my dad stay there...
The Balfour at Stapleton community incorporates all we have learned from our nearly 20 years of developing and operating senior housing in Colorado. Offering assisted living and memory care accommodations, found in all Balfour’s retirement communities in Denver, CO, paired with our signature...
1950 S Dayton St, Denver, CO 80247
No one from the staff greeted my dad and told him any information without him calling about everything. There is an activities calendar, but my loved one has only been here a short time so has not...
Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, 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, and security of our residents. Since 1987, DAYTON PLACE has...
6800 Leetsdale Drive, Denver, CO 80224
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It's delightful. They offer lots of activities. The food is mediocre to excellent. Extremely clean. Great staff. Convenient location. It's non corporate, and privately owned. Transport is available to...
Springbrooke Retirement and Assisted Living has a bold, updated look without sacrificing old fashioned values. LOCAL OWNERSHIP allows us to deliver first-class services and amenities at an affordable monthly fee! Offering 90 Independent Living, 37 Assisted Living and 15 secure Memory Care...
6021 S. Liverpool Street, Centennial, CO 80016
I would say for the most part we have been pleased. My mom is always clean and wearing clean clothes. Her room is clean and laundry is caught up. We have visited during meals and the food always looks...
Located in Centennial, Colorado, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care offers premium apartment homes and services in Assisted Living and Dementia/Memory Care. The brand new community has month-to-month rental pricing instead of expensive buy-in fees. Peakview opened in September of 2015 and...
1860 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
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My loved one was a resident at Cadence Aurora for a little over a month. Some of the staff was excellent while others not so good. I do not think her room was ever cleaned while she was there. Some of her...
This Is The Good LifeWe may be an assisted living and memory care community in Aurora, Colorado. But we’re also a family. When you gather around the fireplace with your new friends to exchange stories, share a meal in the dining room, and participate in community events and activities together,...
14055 E Quincy Avenue, Aurora, CO 80015
We cannot comment on the meals because we have not seen the prepared meals yet. What we like most about the community is the services versus the costs. We would recommend Chelsea Place Memory Care to other...
Chelsea Place is a purpose built memory care community for seniors in the Denver area. Located in Aurora, Co, we are part of the Anthem Memory Care family of communities. We specialize in providing high quality care for seniors living with dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, by offering a...
8505 Lowry Boulevard, Denver, CO 80230
She needs more people of their staff. They have nice activities, but ny cousin is in her 60ies, but there is nobody less than 70 and they are not easy to let anyone new in. They also don't celebrate all the...
Welcome to Lowry Park!We are Lowry’s most affordable retirement community!Whether you are looking for retirement living, or assisted living services, Lowry Park can accommodate your needs!Safe, affordable and conveniently located, Lowry Park is adjacent to 40 acres of parks and recreational...
2440 S Wabash St, Denver, CO 80231
I would rate each category with a 5. My mom is so well cared for and loved by the staff at Modena. She is happy, always dressed well and clean. I can't praise Modena enough for all they do for my mom! My...
8101 E Mississippi Ave, Denver, CO 80247
I am currently a resident at The Courtyards at Mountain View. My experience at this facility has been very good so far. The friendliness and staff are great! The meals, care services and cleanliness are...
Welcome to The Courtyards at Mountain View.55-plus Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care in Denver, COIf you think senior living at The Courtyards is like a nursing home … think again! With independent living, assisted living, and memory care options, our team provides unbeatable...
1640 S Quebec Way, Denver, CO 80231
So far mom is doing fine at this community, The staff are nice and helpful. She has made friends. The food is ok and she likes to participate in some of the activities. The community is clean and they have...
Enjoy Every Minute of RetirementWe don’t like to brag, but we do think our assisted living community is one of the best in Colorado. But it isn’t just because we have a great location in downtown Denver or a beautiful building with spacious and elegantly-decorated common rooms. The men and women...
2500 S Roslyn St, Denver, CO 80231
They've been great. There have been just a couple little things here and there. For instance, we wish his bathroom was kept a little cleaner. But it's been great overall. They provided us with a lot of...
The Life You’ve Always WantedWhat does it mean to pursue a life of purpose and meaning? When you are a resident here at our assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing and rehabilitation community in Denver, Colorado, you have ample opportunity to find out. Our seniors enjoy a host of...
1600 South Potomac Street, Aurora, CO 80012
Go to this place first, the care was wonderful. The caregivers were great to my dad, he looked looked cozy and his skin always had color. They put mats down to protect him when he was falling out of bed. ...
4056 South Carson Way, Aurora, CO 80014
A great place and a very beautiful place I think my husband will be a lot happier since he is there...They have a great staff and care about the people living there...If you are looking for a place for your...
Ashley Manor is residential assisted living and alzheimer’s care at it’s best. We provide the comforts of home, the feeling of family, a meaningful way of life to all of our residents. The difference between us and our competition is that we care about your loved one as if they were our own...
11265 East Mississippi Avenue, Aurora, CO 80012
I have been very pleased with the care that my mother has been receiving at this community, The staff have been absolutely wonderful and really have made sure my mom has felt comfortable and welcomed in her...
Canterbury Gardens provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senior living community represents a lifestyle choice and we understand that our residents are choosing much more than a comfortable living environment to call home. Our community delivers both Independent and...
12150 Andrews Dr, Denver, CO 80239
1950 South Dayton Street, Denver, CO 80247
9271 E Jewel Circle, Denver, CO 80231
The average cost of senior living in Aurora is 6,230 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Centennial, CO with an average of 5,704 per month.
Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.
Memory care supports the unique needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Memory care communities provide enhanced security, dementia therapies, and spaces designed to prevent wandering. Services in memory care facilities often include:
In the Aurora area, expect to pay an average of $4,622 per month for one of our partner memory care facilities, according to A Place for Mom’s proprietary data.[01] This figure typically includes room, board, associated fees, and service fee add-ons. On average, however, the cost can vary based on location, room size, layout, amenities, and other factors. Always make sure to ask what’s included in the monthly fee.
The following figures represent the average baseline costs for the immediate area and do not include additional fees for ancillary services.
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There are a number of ways to pay for memory care for your loved one, so it’s important to know your options. In this section, we will detail some of the more common payment methods, including personal resources, VA benefits, Medicaid, and Medicare.
It isn’t uncommon for families to use personal resources to cover at least some of the costs associated with memory care. Social Security benefits, pensions, retirement accounts, income generated from investments, and any one of the following are common options:
As they are classified as a subset of assisted living, memory care facilities must follow the rules and regulations for assisted living communities — with a few additional provisions directly associated with caring for people with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementia-related diagnoses.
Much like any other assisted living community, memory care facilities must be licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. Licensure is valid for one year, and then the facility is subject to an inspection prior to being eligible to extend its license for up to three years. If interested, you can review past inspection reports on the Department of Public Health and Environment website. Just enter the facility’s name and conduct a search to see any previous citations.
As far as regulations go, memory care facilities must meet certain requirements in the facility itself, as well as those related to staffing, training, and services offered. Generally, memory care must take place in a secure environment — or a secure unit of an assisted living community. A secure outdoor area must be provided as well. Because of the secure environment, residents must go through a pre-admission assessment to better understand their history and patterns of wandering. This is meant to ensure the safety of someone with Alzheimer’s or a dementia-related diagnosis.
Memory care facilities must staff an administrator, a qualified medication administration person, sufficient staff to meet resident care needs, and dementia care staff. The staff ratio is typically 1:6 in memory care facilities or units, and all staff must go through specific training to meet the personal, social, and emotional needs of residents, including annual dementia-related training.
In addition to the regulations associated with assisted living, memory care facilities are subject to both the Fair Housing Act and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). As such, no one can discriminate against your loved one or offer less favorable terms and conditions if they are part of a protected class. In addition, reasonable accommodations must be made for individuals with disabilities. These accommodations have likely already been made in whatever memory care facility you’re looking into, but it’s still important to keep this in mind should a doorway need to be widened to accommodate a wheelchair or grab bars installed for someone with a mobility issue.
Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment
4300 Cherry Creek S. Drive
Denver, CO 80246
Phone: 303-692-2000
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Currently, Aurora has no specific COVID-19 regulations for memory care or assisted living facilities. This, however, doesn’t mean that a facility doesn’t have its own guidelines. Otherwise, Arapahoe County recommends a few best practices for preventing the spread of COVID-19.
Vaccinations. Getting vaccinated is encouraged but not required.
Masking. Wearing a mask is encouraged but not required in public spaces.
Facility cleanliness. Cleaning and disinfecting of high-touch surfaces and commonly used items are recommended.
Social distancing. Communities should encourage residents to practice behaviors that reduce the spread of disease.
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Memory care is a specialized type of care with the ultimate goal of helping people with Alzheimer’s disease or a dementia-related diagnosis live fuller lives. The best memory care facilities help people learn to live with the disease. As such, memory care facilities in the Aurora area offer a variety of services and amenities to ensure this happens.
The majority of our partner communities in Aurora offer specialized memory care training to their staff. That means residents will maintain not only their safety and dignity but also their independence. It also means staff will be empathetic and meet the needs of the residents based on the person and the stage of their disease. Additionally, the majority of the communities staff an activities director to ensure residents stay happy and engaged. A number of the communities also have an on-site arts and crafts center, library, TV lounge, and other amenities to allow people to continue doing what they’ve always loved to do.
Memory care facilities in the Aurora area often offer dementia-related therapies, as well as exit-seeking behavior care, hallucination care, disorientation care, redirection, cueing, and more. But seniors and their families should also expect other health care services to be provided. The majority of the communities in our partner network make occupational therapy, physical therapy, speech therapy, and podiatry available to residents through visiting practitioners. They also have on-call doctors and nurses available to ensure residents are getting the care they need to stay healthy.
Four of the communities in our partner network offer stand-alone memory care. Others are group homes, which are homes converted into small assisted living communities that follow the same rules as regular assisted living places but cost less and offer a more personalized experience for residents. Most of our partners provide the opportunity for residents to transition to the care they need within the same community, allowing your loved one to age in place, such as:
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UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital is an academic hospital, ranked nationally in diabetes and endocrinology; ear, nose, and throat; gastroenterology; pulmonology; and rheumatology. UCHealth is also considered high performing in five specialties and 17 procedures and conditions.[04]
The Medical Center of Aurora (TMCA) is known for its care delivery in a number of areas. This acute care hospital has been ranked as high performing in heart failure, kidney failure, stroke, and chronic obtrusive pulmonary disease (COPD).[05]
Kindred Hospital-Aurora is an acute, long-term care facility that offers a range of services, such as cardiac care, comprehensive rehabilitation, post-trauma, and stroke care.
Getting around Aurora isn’t something any senior or their family members should worry about. Most memory care facilities in our partner network (65%) offer complimentary transportation to residents or transportation at cost (65%). If your loved one is able and needs to run an errand or go to an off-site doctor’s appointment, the community will be sure to make arrangements.
Of course, other transit options are available, though seniors in memory care facilities should not use transit without a caregiver. The Regional Transportation District (RTD) operates Access-a-Ride, a ride-share service for individuals who no longer can use fixed-route transit. The Seniors’ Resource Center also offers a no-cost ride-share service for anyone 60 or older, but all trips must be within a 10-mile radius of Aurora and made between the hours of 7 a.m. and 6 p.m.
For visiting family members, RTD runs one light-rail line and a number of bus routes throughout the city — and anyone 65 and older can ride for half the price with a Senior Special Discount Card.
Aurora offers a couple of private nonemergency transportation services, should the above options not meet your loved one’s needs: PrimeCare Colorado and A1 Medical Transportation. These companies specialize in meeting a wide range of mobility needs by offering ambulatory, wheelchair, and stretcher assistance. Again, they should not be used by memory care facility residents without the help of a caregiver.
Aurora doesn’t get the same attention as Denver or Colorado Springs, but it’s still a big city with plenty of fun to be had. Like any big city, there’s something for everyone within its borders. Culture, outdoors, shopping, restaurants, and other activities are certain not to disappoint.
When visiting your loved one, shopping can be quite the experience, especially when it comes to the Stanley Marketplace. This converted aviation manufacturing facility is home to a range of locally owned retailers, restaurants, brew pubs, and more. If not there, then Southlands should make the list. On top of shops and restaurants, seniors and their families can enjoy live musical performances, a “wine walk,” and the farmers’ market. The Southlands is wheelchair accessible.
For families and seniors who like to enjoy the outdoors, they have their choice of more than 100 parks. Cherry Creek State Park, in particular, won’t disappoint, with miles upon miles of multi-use trails, fishing, boating, and more — plus, the views are spectacular. The Rocky Mountains serve as the backdrop, and then there’s also the reservoir, rolling hills, prairies, and plenty of birds and wildlife to take in, making it perfect for simply finding a spot to sit, relax, and enjoy the view.
Anyone looking to learn more about the history of Aurora will definitely be interested in the Plains Conservation Center, which offers guided tours of replicas of a homestead village and tipi camp. There’s also an education center on-site. Other historical sites of interest would be the Coal Creek Schoolhouse, Centennial House, John Gully Homestead House, the DeLaney Barn, and the DeLaney Round Barn. Admission is free. Most of the areas are wheelchair accessible, but be sure to contact each location to make sure your loved one will be able to get around easily.
Art in Public Places presents an enticing opportunity for those seeking cultural immersion. This remarkable program has graced the city of Aurora with over 300 captivating artworks contributed by local and national artists. You and your loved one can explore The People’s Building or the Aurora Cultural Arts District, both of which host frequent gallery exhibits, with the latter adding an extra touch of vibrancy through live performances. Moreover, the Aurora Cultural Arts District extends the chance to acquire cherished artworks, allowing visitors to seize the opportunity for a delightful purchase or two.
When in the mood for live theater, Aurora has a number of options. The Vintage Theatre hosts myriad musicals, plays, and other productions throughout the year. If your loved one requires special seating accommodations, make sure to contact the box office at least two hours ahead of time. The Aurora Fox Arts Center is another similar option. Seniors and their families can even attend the center’s cabaret series, holiday concert, and New Year’s Eve celebration.
Brookdale Longmont, Brookdale Brighton and MeadowView of Greeley are the top-rated Memory Care facilities near Aurora, CO. These Memory Care facilities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews. See full list of communities.
The average cost of Memory Care in Aurora is 6,230 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.
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