Heather Gardens

Heather Gardens

Overview of Heather Gardens

Ideally situated near Cherry Creek State Park in Aurora, CO, Heather Gardens is an idyllic community that offers independent living. Residents can find the right accommodation according to their preferences with the community’s variety of beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without the busy work, with its dedicated services.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a carefully curated calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs. The community also features Rendezvous Restaurant, providing delightful and healthy meals that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With plenty of indoor and outdoor amenities, including a library, an auditorium, an arts and crafts room, a woodshop, a ping-pong room, an exercise room, a pool, a pickleball court, and a picnic pavilion, residents enjoy an active and vibrant lifestyle.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #191 / 231Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 191st out of 231 independent living communities we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Amenities & Lifestyle

Golf Course
Clubhouse
Dining
Specific ProgramsClubhouse & Activities, Class & Event Registration, Clubs & Other Activities, Event Space Rentals, Trips & Events Calendar, Restaurant & Golf, HG Meetings & Calendar, Architectural Control/Renovation Information, Heather Gardens Civility and Caring, Discussion Groups, Heather 'n Yon

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What does this home offer?

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Minimum Age: 55 Years Old

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Social and Recreational Activities

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Exercise Programs

Places of interest near Heather Gardens

Address 5.5 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Heather Gardens's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living
IL
AL
Aurora (Expo Park)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 90
Rank #21 / 103
Yes
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 55
Rank #39 / 231
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stepheni PassananteWindsor Lake Healthcare IncPrivate pay, Medicaid
Garden Plaza of Aurora
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 90
Rank #48 / 103
Yes
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 55
Rank #161 / 231
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Amber LaurientiArapahoe Assisted Living Investors, LLCPrivate pay
The Springs at St. Andrews Village
IL
AL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
72
Facility 72
CO AVG 90
Rank #61 / 103
Yes
19
Facility 19
CO AVG 55
Rank #217 / 231
--Virginia SandovalAurora Senior Housing LLC-
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
IL
AL
Aurora
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 90
Rank #94 / 103
Yes
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 55
Rank #165 / 231
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Cynthia BurbachAurora Retirement, LLCPrivate pay
Heather Gardens
IL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)-No
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 55
Rank #191 / 231
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other CO independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Colorado

Heather Gardens is located in Aurora, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Heather Gardens

What neighborhood is Heather Gardens in?

Heather Gardens is in the Heather Gardens neighborhood of Aurora.

Is Heather Gardens in a walkable area?

Heather Gardens has a walk score of 33. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Heather Gardens?

No, Heather Gardens has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Heather Gardens?

The team at Heather Gardens can be reached at management@heathergardensmail.com.

Are there photos of Heather Gardens?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Heather Gardens in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Heather Gardens provide?

Heather Gardens offers Independent Living.

What is the address of Heather Gardens?

Heather Gardens is located at 2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014.

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