Aurora seniors looking for assisted living are in good hands with 70 care options and a variety of senior-centered activities and programs. With Denver nearby and numerous outdoor activities, Aurora seniors will never run out of things to do.
Colorado has three types of assisted living residences: private pay, alternative care facilities (Medicaid certified) and residential treatment facilities for persons with severe and persistent mental illness. The over 500 assisted living residences in the state must be licensed if they care for 3 or more residents. To see health and safety inspection surveys for Aurora assisted living facilities and nursing homes, click here for the State of Colorado's Health Facility Listings.
According to a recent survey by Genworth Financial, the average cost for a one-bedroom in an assisted living facility is $3,261. If you want a one-bedroom in an Aurora assisted living facility, expect to pay on average $3,600 a month. A private room in a nursing home averages $221 a day while a semi-private averages $204.
The Aurora Center for Active Adults offers a number of classes and programs for seniors. You can drop-in for activities such as bingo, Wii games, billiards, and movie matinees. For small fees, the center offers classes in Japanese Bunka, quilting, memory tricks, Italian, computer skills and many more. And there are day trips to the Central City Opera House, Rockies games, Air Force Academy tours and other places around the Front Range.
Other programs in the city include volunteer opportunities at the Division of Wildlife, the Colorado Historical Society and the Talking Library. Colorado seniors over 64 can buy ($35) the Aspen Leaf Pass, which gives you unlimited access to all Colorado State Parks. Active Minds for Life in Denver provides on-going, mostly free, classes on topics such as "The History of Denver" and "The National Parks." The University of Denver (DU) offers an enrichment program that "connects the intellectually curious adult to DU's outstanding faculty, facilities and programming and Denver's rich cultural community."
To begin your search for an Aurora assisted living facility, type a zip code or address in our advanced search option above.
| Assisted living (state avg, monthly) | $44,430 |
|---|---|
| Nursing home, semi-private (monthly) | $75,190 |
| Nursing home, private room (monthly) | $84,310 |
| In-home homemaker (monthly) | $44,616 |
| In-home health aide (monthly) | $47,200 |
| Adult day care (monthly) | $16,120 |
No nursing homes communities are listed directly in Aurora yet. Here are options in nearby areas.
2480 S Clermont St
Denver, CO 80222-6512
This is one of a handful of Christian Living Campus facilities operated as a faith based option for seniors. THis is a private residence that has been converted to a facility. The group is dedicated to healthy,…
6450 South Boston Street
Greenwood Village, CO 80111
Brookdale Greenwood Village, located in Greenwood Village, Colorado offers Personalized Assisted Living, Memory Care and Skilled Nursing Care options for seniors.
2670 South Abilene Street East
Aurora, CO 80014
Experience what we call the "Country Club Casual" lifestyle and see what a day might be living at St. Andrews Village. St. Andrew’s Village’s Continuing Care Community in Aurora CO serves your needs at every stage of…
2515 E 104th Avenue
Thornton, CO 80233
At The Villas at Sunny Acres, you’ll have more choices to help you create a retirement community lifestyle as individual as you are.
2500 S Roslyn St
Denver, CO 80231-3745
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), a branch of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, maintains a Five-Star Quality Rating System to help consumers compare skilled nursing facilities. This…
3455 South Corona St
Englewood, CO 80113-2810
Meridian Englewood is a senior living community in Englewood Colorado offers Independent Living with personal care services, as well as Alzheimer’s & Dementia Care for seniors. Offering breathtaking mountain vistas…