10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Aurora, CO

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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.

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Our methodology

How we rank order the Aurora community options above

We developed a proprietary recommendation system that orders Aurora community options based on factors we know are important to seniors and their families:

Proximity to your search location
Availability of recent, high-quality reviews
The amount of detailed community information available

Where we source our information

14,000+ communities

We collect proprietary data from our network of 14,000+ senior living communities in the U.S., with regular refreshes of data and information

350,000+ reviews

We have 387,000+ reviews from senior living residents and family members that provide first-hand accounts about senior living communities

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Table of contents

Costs of memory care in the Aurora area
What families are saying about memory care in Aurora
How people pay for memory care in Aurora
Understand Colorado laws and regulations for memory care facilities
What to expect from memory care living in Aurora
Aurora memory care services and amenities
Explore senior care with confidence
Unfamiliar with Aurora? Highlights for seniors

Costs of memory care in the Aurora area

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.

Memory care costs in Aurora, CO, vs. state and national averages

Aurora, CO

$7,345/mo

Colorado state

$7,448/mo

U.S. national average

$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in Aurora, CO, vs. other senior living options

Assisted Living

$6,395/mo

Memory Care

$7,345/mo

Independent Living

$4,026/mo

Memory care costs in Aurora, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private

$6,004/mo

Studio

$7,903/mo

1 Bedroom

$8,583/mo

2 Bedroom

$9,911/mo

Senior living costs in Aurora vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column communityType: Community type

Column destination: Aurora, CO

Column state: Colorado

Column national: U.S.

Community type	Aurora, CO	Colorado	U.S.
Memory Care	$7,345/mo	$7,448/mo	$6,999/mo
Assisted Living	$6,395/mo	$6,474/mo	$5,830/mo
Independent Living	$4,026/mo	$3,831/mo	$3,520/mo

Memory Care

Aurora, CO:$7,345/mo

Colorado:$7,448/mo

U.S.:$6,999/mo

Assisted Living

Aurora, CO:$6,395/mo

Colorado:$6,474/mo

U.S.:$5,830/mo

Independent Living

Aurora, CO:$4,026/mo

Colorado:$3,831/mo

U.S.:$3,520/mo

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Memory care costs in Aurora, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Aurora and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

Aurora, COCO stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Aurora, CO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Aurora have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.

Column location: Location

Column cost2024: 2024 average cost

Column cost2023: 2023 average cost

Column percentChange: Percent change

Location	2024 average cost	2023 average cost	Percent change
Aurora, CO	$7,123/mo	$6,497/mo	+9.6%
Colorado	$7,080/mo	$6,615/mo	+7.0%
National	$6,685/mo	$6,446/mo	+3.7%

Aurora, CO

2024 average cost:$7,123/mo

2023 average cost:$6,497/mo

Percent change:+9.6%

Colorado

2024 average cost:$7,080/mo

2023 average cost:$6,615/mo

Percent change:+7.0%

National

2024 average cost:$6,685/mo

2023 average cost:$6,446/mo

Percent change:+3.7%

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What families are saying about memory care in Aurora

Recent reviews for memory care in Aurora

Rocky Mountain Assisted Living at Chestnut Hill in Highlands Ranch, CO

5.0

We moved our father in here back in 2008 and he was here for 6 years. They took great care of him and the staff including management were very accommodating. I would recommend them to anyone looking for a caring clean home.

MorningStar of Boulder

5.0

From the minute we toured MorningStar Boulder we knew this was the right fit for my dad. My mom was so scared to move him, and the staff here made all the difference. They understand his needs and really make him feel at home. My mom is happy to visit him and see how well he is doing here.

MorningStar of Wheat Ridge

5.0

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 ...

Aurora review score based on 884 family reviews

8.2

Review score187 facilities884 reviewsWrite a review

This proprietary review score is based on 884 reviews of 187 Aurora memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.

The Aurora review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Aurora review score compared against nearby cities

8.2

Aurora, CO187 facilities

8.2

Denver, CO151 facilities

8.2

Aurora, CO187 facilities

Review subcategories for Aurora memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 884 reviews of 187 Aurora memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Aurora resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.

Aurora, CO averageNational average

Cleanliness

3.5

3.7

Friendliness

3.6

3.8

Care services

3.2

3.5

Staff

3.4

3.7

Meals & dining

3.2

3.4

Activities

3.2

3.3

Value for cost*

3.2

3.4

0.01.02.03.04.05.0

*Learn more about cost details

How people pay for memory care in Aurora

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.

Private pay methods

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:

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VA benefits

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Number of veterans who live in Aurora

About 19% of Aurora veterans are 75 and older

There are a number of VA benefits available for veterans with dementia. It all depends on the veteran’s needs, service record, and eligibility. For the most part, the VA Pension is often a good starting point. This benefit is a supplement to a qualified veteran’s income and can be used toward living expenses — including memory care.

The Aid & Attendance (A&A) benefit is another option for wartime veterans who require assistance in activities of daily life (i.e., bathing, grooming, eating, etc.). It is a monthly amount added to the VA Pension, and as such, can be used toward anything that improves the veteran’s quality of life. The VA recognizes that Alzheimer’s disease or other dementia-related diagnoses can be service related, so your loved one could also be eligible for VA Disability Compensation.

The same can be said for a number of other disability benefits, including Special Monthly Compensation. This is paid in addition to the VA Disability Compensation for veterans who require significant help with personal care due to a service-connected disability or conditions made worse from time in the military. The funds could be used toward memory care if it’s determined that the diagnosis is connected to your loved one’s time in the service.

Questions about eligibility or difficulties with the application process are common because the VA benefits system is complicated. Even if you don’t think your loved one is eligible for a certain benefit, it’s worth checking. Seek assistance from a veterans services officer to get your loved one the help they need. These officers can be found at local veterans services organizations (VSOs), such as the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled American Veterans. The Arapaho County Veterans Service Office, the Lakewood Office of the Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs, and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs can also help.

Resources for Aurora veterans

Government offices

Colorado Division of Veterans Affairs — Lakewood Office

155 Van Gordon St., Suite 201

Lakewood, CO 80228

Phone: 303-914-5832

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs

VA benefits hotline

Phone: 800-827-1000

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. – 9 p.m.

VSOs and veteran resources

Arapahoe County Veteran Services Office

15400 E. 14th Plaza

Aurora, CO 80011

Phone: 303-738-8045

Email: VeteranServices@arapahoegov.com

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Contact: Lisa Rogers, veterans services officer

Contact: Josh Medina, veterans services officer

American Legion Post 1992

16070 E. Dartmouth Ave.

Aurora, CO 80013

Phone: 303-680-6424

Hours: Monday through Thursday, 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.; Friday through Sunday, 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.

Disabled American Veterans — Aurora Office

14401 E. Exposition Ave.

Aurora, CO 80012

Phone: 720-261-5859

Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 3631

18545 E. Colfax Ave.

Aurora, CO 80011

Phone: 303-344-2463

Hours: Sunday through Thursday, 2 p.m. – 9 p.m.; Friday through Saturday, 2 p.m. – 10 p.m.

Online guides

A Place for Mom Veterans Benefits Guide PDF

Service-related ailments PDF

Federal veterans benefits booklet

Medicaid

Medicaid, known as Health First Colorado in Colorado, can sometimes cover the costs of memory care. This will depend largely on the recipient’s age, income, and current assets. It can also depend on the facility. If, for example, the memory care facility has been certified as an alternative care facility, it’s one with a Medicaid contract, which will make the process of using Health First Colorado to cover costs a whole lot easier.

If eligible, seniors must enroll in the Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) waiver program, which is one of the state’s home and community based services (HCBS) waiver plans. The EBD waiver can be used toward the cost of personal care services in a community-based setting, as would be the case with an assisted living community that also offers memory care. The waiver can also be used toward adult day services, in-home support services, and transition set-up services, which could include a move from a nursing facility to an assisted living setting.

To access an EBD waiver, seniors or their families must first apply for Health First Colorado. This can be done in a number of ways:

Apply online through Colorado PEAK.
Download the application and mail it to the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services at 149 E. Alameda Drive, Aurora, CO 80012.
Drop off an application or apply in person at the Arapahoe County Department of Human Services.
Call the Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing at 800-221-3943, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Navigating the Medicaid application process and the benefits available to your loved one can be complicated, which is why it’s important to reach out to the support sources available. The Denver Area Agency on Aging can certainly help, as can the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program. Ombudsmen can not only help you understand the eligibility requirements but also ensure that your family member gets access to the long-term care services they need.

Aurora resident Medicaid resources

Medicaid assistance

Arapahoe County Department of Human Services

149 E. Alameda Drive

Aurora, CO 80012

Phone: 303-636-1130

Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Colorado Department of Health Care Policy and Financing

1570 Grant St.

Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-866-2993

Area Agency on Aging

1001 17th St., Suite 700

Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-480-6700

Colorado Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

1575 Sherman St.

Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-862-3524

Email: cdhs_ltcombudsman@state.co.us

Additional Medicaid information

Health First Colorado Member Handbook

Choosing an HCBS Waiver

Medicare

Medicare does not cover custodial costs for memory care, which include room and board. Where it can be of great assistance, however, is in offsetting the costs of medically necessary in-home care needs, as well as in-patient care treatments, physician fees, some medical equipment, prescription medications, and short-term skilled nursing care for up to 100 days.

Once enrolled in Medicare through the Social Security Administration, seniors will have access to a number of other services and resources that can be beneficial:

Qualified Medicare Beneficiary (QMB) Program. QMB is the first of three Medicare Savings Programs (MSPs) in Colorado. If eligible, it can help offset the costs of premiums, copayments, deductibles, and prescription drugs.
Qualifying Individual (QI-1) Program. Another of the state’s MSPs, QI-1 can help in paying Medicare Part B premiums for eligible seniors.
Specified Low-Income Medicare Beneficiary (SLMB) Program. The last of the state’s MSPs, SLMB can help in paying Medicare Part B premiums for eligible low-income seniors.
Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP). Colorado SHIP offers one-on-one assistance and counseling to Medicare beneficiaries and their families.
InnovAge Program of All-inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE). PACE offers care coordination, transportation, meals, and other services to seniors, as well as help navigating Medicare.

If you have questions about your loved one’s eligibility or need assistance of any kind, the Denver Area Agency on Aging, Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, or the local Social Security Administration Office can help.

Aurora resident Medicare resources

Government offices

Aurora Social Security Administration Office

14280 E. Jewell Ave., Suite 250

Aurora, CO 80012

Phone: 800-772-1213

Hours: Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Colorado State Health Insurance Assistance Program

1560 Broadway, Suite 850

Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 888-696-7213

Medicare assistance and additional information

Area Agency on Aging

1001 17th St., Suite 700

Denver, CO 80202

Phone: 303-455-1000

Long-Term Care Ombudsman

Shannon Gimbel

Phone: 303-480-6734

Email: sgimbel@drcog.org

InnovAge Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly

3551 N. Chambers Road

Aurora, CO 80011

Phone: 720-664-5455

Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program

1575 Sherman St.

Denver, CO 80203

Phone: 303-862-3524

Contact: Arapahoe County Ombudsman Shannon Gimbel

Email: cdhs_ltcombudsman@state.co.us or sgimbel@drcog.org

Understand Colorado laws and regulations for memory care facilities

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 Health contact information

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.

Why do licensure and inspection reports matter to families?

State regulations — and a community’s track record with inspections and licensing — offer important insights into safety and quality of care in senior living communities.

Download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports to learn what to look for in inspection reports and what questions to ask when touring communities. This resource explains how to use state licensure and inspection information to evaluate a community’s compliance, care standards, and responsiveness to issues.

COVID-19 regulations for Aurora memory care facilities

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.

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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.

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Social distancing. Communities should encourage residents to practice behaviors that reduce the spread of disease.

What to expect from memory care living in Aurora

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.

Living with dignity

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.^[01]

Accessing the care needed

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.^[01] 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.^[01]

Transitional opportunities

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:

5 combination assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities.
5 combination assisted living and memory care facilities.
9 combination group homes and memory care facilities.

A greater number of facilities are located within a 25-mile radius of downtown Aurora, giving you the opportunity to expand your search for the best home for your loved one:

15 combination assisted living, independent living, and memory care facilities.
23 combination assisted living and memory care facilities.
2 combination adult day care, group homes, and memory care facilities.
18 combination group homes and memory care facilities.
5 stand-alone memory care facilities.

Aurora memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Aurora memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Aurora, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Aurora memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Aurora that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.

Aurora, CONational

Full medication management

71.7%

63.8%

Doctor on call

50.8%

47.2%

24-Hour awake staff

90.4%

82.2%

Diabetic care

98.4%

98.2%

*Visiting health care professionals

74.3%

69.9%

Home care agency on-site

40.6%

28.4%

Non-ambulatory care

96.3%

89.4%

Respite or short term stays

60.4%

59.1%

Hospice available on-site

71.1%

69.5%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Aurora memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Aurora Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.

Aurora, CONational

Dementia behaviors care

75.4%

72.2%

Specialized memory care training for staff

48.7%

45.6%

Secured community and/or wander guard

50.3%

68%

Memory care only community

15%

26.2%

0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Aurora memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Aurora partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.

Aurora, CONational

Nutritionist / dietician

28.3%

28%

Low / no sodium

51.3%

44.8%

No sugar

47.1%

41.4%

Vegetarian

53.5%

50.4%

Pureed meals

26.7%

22.8%

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Availability of select dining options in Aurora memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Aurora communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.

Aurora, CONational

Professional chef

55.6%

32.1%

Restaurant style dining

61%

40.1%

Room service

52.4%

37.6%

Anytime dining

33.2%

23%

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Availability of select programs and activities in Aurora memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Aurora offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.

Aurora, CONational

Activity director

64.2%

45.5%

Pet-focused programs

48.7%

33.2%

Community service programs

46%

29%

Devotional activities on-site

66.3%

53.2%

Parties / BBQs / happy hour

65.8%

51.1%

Outings / off-site activities

71.1%

59.7%

Piano or organ

61.5%

39.7%

Arts and crafts center

52.9%

35.8%

Educational speakers / life long learning

59.4%

36.8%

Clubs / games / karaoke

65.2%

47.1%

Live performances

64.7%

47.3%

Dances

50.3%

32.1%

Fitness center

42.8%

22.4%

Fitness classes

63.6%

46.3%

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44,800

Number of seniors over the age of 65 currently living in Aurora

16%

Percentage of seniors 65 and older within the Aurora population

$54,956

Median annual income for Aurora seniors 65 and older

Health care for seniors in Aurora

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The Medical Center of Aurora

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).

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Kindred Hospital-Aurora

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.

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Transportation for seniors in Aurora

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%).^[01] 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.

Senior activities in Aurora

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.

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The Pines of Dayton Place, Peakview Assisted Living and Memory Care and St. Andrew's Village 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 $7,345 per month. This cost may vary based on location, amenities, floorplan, level of care and other factors.

The 187 memory care facilities near you in Aurora, Colorado typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Aurora, Colorado, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.

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The cost of memory care facilities in Aurora, Colorado ranges from $3300 to $14300. The average Memory Care cost in Aurora, Colorado is $7,345. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.

The cost of memory care in Aurora, Colorado typically starts at $3300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.

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A Place for Mom. (2023). A Place for Mom proprietary data.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Veteran Status (S2101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.
United States Census Bureau. (2021). Age and Sex (S0101) [Data Set]. American Community Survey.
U.S. News & World Report. (2023). UCHealth University of Colorado.
U.S. News & World Report. (2023). Medical Center of Aurora.

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