Cherry Creek Retirement Village
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Aurora, CO

Cherry Creek Retirement Village

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Aurora, CO

Overview of Cherry Creek Retirement Village

Cherry Creek Retirement Village offers assisted living and independent living in Aurora, Colorado. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, since moving to another level of care would not require leaving the community.

With 35 beds, Cherry Creek is in the smaller community range, where staff and residents get to know each other. The community is in the Heather Gardens neighborhood, which has a Walk Score of 41 out of 100 and is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

A wellness center, salon/spa, landscaped courtyards, and a book club give residents options for wellness, personal care, outdoor time, and organized reading. Scheduled transportation provides community arranged rides. Dining includes three restaurant style meals each day, with prepared meals served on site. Cynthia Burbach serves as administrator, and Aurora Retirement operates the community.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 35 Rank #183 / 303Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 183rd out of 303 assisted living communities we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Assisted 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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #249 / 413Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 249th out of 413 assisted 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 assisted living community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Assisted 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

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence (Licensed Only)
StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Cherry Creek Retirement Village is administered by Cynthia Burbach.

Owner NameAurora Retirement, LLC

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24-hour emergency response system monitored by on-site staff.
Safety Features5-Star Safety Rating.

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Scheduled Transportation
Dining
General Store
Clubs
Activities

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Cherry Creek Retirement Village

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Address 5.3 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Cherry Creek Retirement Village'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. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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.
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
AL
HOS
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Aurora (Fitzsimons)
180
Facility 180
CO AVG 60
Rank #4 / 303
No
67
Facility 67
CO AVG 48
Rank #98 / 413
--Raenell Lynn SimmonsState Of ColoradoPrivate pay, Medicaid, Medicare
Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living
AL
IL
Aurora (Expo Park)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 60
Rank #33 / 303
Yes
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 48
Rank #54 / 413
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stepheni PassananteWindsor Lake Healthcare IncPrivate pay, Medicaid
Garden Plaza of Aurora
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 60
Rank #83 / 303
Yes
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 48
Rank #242 / 413
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Amber LaurientiArapahoe Assisted Living Investors, LLCPrivate pay
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
AL
IL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 60
Rank #183 / 303
No
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 48
Rank #249 / 413
--Cynthia BurbachAurora Retirement, LLC-
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
AL
IL
Aurora
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 60
Rank #183 / 303
Yes
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 48
Rank #249 / 413
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Cynthia BurbachAurora Retirement, LLCPrivate pay

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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Colorado

Cherry Creek Retirement Village 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 Cherry Creek Retirement Village

What neighborhood is Cherry Creek Retirement Village in?

Cherry Creek Retirement Village is in the Heather Gardens neighborhood of AURORA.

Who is the owner of Cherry Creek Retirement Village?

Cherry Creek Retirement Village is legally operated by Aurora Retirement, LLC, and administered by Cynthia Burbach.

Is Cherry Creek Retirement Village in a walkable area?

Cherry Creek Retirement Village has a walk score of 41. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Does Cherry Creek Retirement Village have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Cherry Creek Retirement Village on this page.

Are pets allowed at Cherry Creek Retirement Village?

No, Cherry Creek Retirement Village has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Cherry Creek Retirement Village?

Cynthia Burbach is the administrator of Cherry Creek Retirement Village.

How many beds does Cherry Creek Retirement Village have?

Cherry Creek Retirement Village has 35 beds.

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