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Best Independent Living in Aurora, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 15 independent living communities in Aurora, CO using CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living in CO
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Avg Walk Score: 48/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Aurora, CO. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 71The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Aurora, CO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Independent Living around Aurora (Metro Area)

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Inglenook At Brighton
IL
AL
HOS
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Brighton (Vernon Park Apartments)
110
Facility 110
CO AVG 76
Rank #106 / 526
Yes
71
Facility 71
CO AVG 51
Rank #207 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Stephanie DownareInglenook Senior Ventures, LPPrivate pay, Medicaid
Bella Vita Senior Living
IL
Aurora (Village East)
-Yes
83
Facility 83
CO AVG 51
Rank #79 / 869
1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living
IL
AL
Aurora (Expo Park)
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 76
Rank #77 / 526
Yes
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 51
Rank #157 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Stepheni PassananteWindsor Lake Healthcare IncPrivate pay, Medicaid
Nine Mile Station Senior Living
IL
Aurora (Dam East/West)
-Yes
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 51
Rank #150 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Garden Plaza of Aurora
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 526
Yes
42
Facility 42
CO AVG 51
Rank #557 / 869
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Amber LaurientiArapahoe Assisted Living Investors, LLCPrivate pay
Lincoln Meadows Senior Living
IL
AL
MC
Parker
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 526
Yes
56
Facility 56
CO AVG 51
Rank #408 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jeffrey LindLincoln Meadows Senior Living, LLCPrivate pay
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
IL
AL
Aurora
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 76
Rank #395 / 526
Yes
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 51
Rank #568 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Cynthia BurbachAurora Retirement, LLCPrivate pay
The Springs at St. Andrews Village
IL
AL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
72
Facility 72
CO AVG 76
Rank #259 / 526
Yes
19
Facility 19
CO AVG 51
Rank #754 / 869
--Virginia SandovalAurora Senior Housing LLC-
Heather Gardens
IL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
-No
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 51
Rank #649 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed----
Parkside Village Retirement Resort
IL
Aurora (Pioneer Hills)
-Yes
24
Facility 24
CO AVG 51
Rank #725 / 869
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+---
Renew Saddle Rock Aurora
IL
AL
MC
Aurora (Saddle Rock - Bay Hill)
-No
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 51
Rank #690 / 869
-A+---
V-Espirit
IL
Aurora (South Shalom Park Circle)
-No
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 51
Rank #534 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Cherry Creek Retirement Village
IL
AL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 76
Rank #395 / 526
No
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 51
Rank #568 / 869
--Cynthia BurbachAurora Retirement, LLC-
Magnolia Place Assisted Living
IL
AL
HC
MC
SNF
Aurora (Highland Park)
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 76
Rank #447 / 526
No
49
Facility 49
CO AVG 51
Rank #492 / 869
Private / Shared Rooms----
St. Andrew’s Village
IL
AL
Aurora (Heather Gardens)
-Yes
38
Facility 38
CO AVG 51
Rank #596 / 869
1 Bed / 2 Bed----
Overview of Inglenook at Brighton

Administered by Stephanie Downare, Inglenook at Brighton is an extensive senior care community operated by Inglenook Senior Ventures, LP, in Brighton, Colorado. Set on East Egbert Street, it stands just a short walk from Brighton Professional & Medical Center and serves a really walkable neighborhood where most errands can be done on foot. The 110-bed, two-story facility has 46 years of operating experience. It offers a full care continuum across eight service lines: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home, skilled nursing, hospice, palliative care, and respite care. This breadth of services allows occupants and families to stay in the same community as care needs evolve, and bolsters active residence and shorter-term stays.

Housing options include studios and one- and two-bedroom units ranging from 270 to 785 square feet, giving residents and families choices in living arrangements and privacy. Inglenook at Brighton welcomes pets and provides transportation services and fitness and recreation programming to bolster an active lifestyle for its occupants. It accepts Medicaid, creating a payment route for families. The facility’s decades-long presence in Brighton denotes deep experience navigating the local care landscape and maintaining consistent operations.

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Overview of Bella Vita Senior Living

Set in the inviting town of Aurora, CO, the Bella Vita Senior Living is a vibrant senior living community that provides independent living services. Here, residents can select from beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations including one-bedroom and two-bedroom. This community is commited to providing a lifestyle to one of convenience, leisure, and beauty. Having a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can receive

With its above-and-beyond amenities and services, residents can enjoy on-site maintenance and management services, concierge services, covered parking, and complimetary bar. Meet new companions in its multi-purpose meeting spaces, library with lounge area, and expansive grounds and walking trails. Engage in weekly social activities and other life enrichment programs. At Bella Vita Senior Living, seniors can enjoy a wonderful living experience.

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Overview of Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living

Experience a better quality of life in retirement at Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living, an exceptional community in Aurora, CO, offering independent living and assisted living. Dedicated to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and highly skilled team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations in a nurturing and welcoming environment, residents can feel a sense of belonging during their stay.

Here, residents will not run out of things to do with a jam-packed calendar of fun recreational activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Delightful and well-balanced home-style dining is served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those seeking comfort and independence in retirement with its exceptional services and state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Nine Mile Station Senior Living

Live a blissful retirement at Nine Mile Station Senior Living, a blissful retreat in Aurora, CO, offering independent living. With beautifully designed and cozy one- and two-bedroom floor plans, residents can find the accommodation that best matches their preferences. The community also ensures residents enjoy maintenance-free living with utilities and emergency services.

Here, residents have easy access to plenty of recreation and wellness opportunities with the community’s proximity to thriving local amenities. Pets are also welcome to accompany residents during their stay to ease their loneliness. With a variety of state-of-the-art amenities, including a rooftop deck, a fitness center, and a community center, residents are guaranteed to make the most of their golden years.

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Overview of Garden Plaza of Aurora

Garden Plaza of Aurora is a continuum-of-care senior living community located at 14221 E Evans Avenue in the Southeast Crossing neighborhood of Aurora, Colorado. Operated by Arapahoe Assisted Living Investors, LLC under administrator Alicia Murray, the three-story community is pet-friendly and has served local seniors for 25 years in proximity to the Jewell VA Clinic.

The community features 90 beds and offers private senior apartments in one-bedroom and two-bedroom layouts. It is structured as a continuum-of-care campus, allowing residents to transition seamlessly between independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing services as their health needs change.

Daily life at the resort-style campus is supported by numerous wellness and recreational features, including an on-site restaurant, a Jacuzzi, a putting green, a dedicated massage suite, a beauty salon, and a robust social activities calendar. Residents receive regular wellness checks, on-site physician visits, scheduled transportation, and housekeeping services.

The neighborhood carries a walk score of 42, indicating a car-dependent setting where family members or staff will typically need a vehicle for off-site chores and errands.

Families exploring placement options can contact the Evans Avenue administrative office directly to arrange a tour or inquire about specific physical, occupational, or speech therapy programs available on site.

Contact Garden Plaza of Aurora

Overview of Lincoln Meadows Senior Living

Serving the Aurora area, Lincoln Meadows Senior Living is a 90-bed assisted living, independent living, and memory care community operating for 19 years in Parker, Colorado. The home is administered by Jeffrey Lind under the parent company Lincoln Meadows Senior Living, which is part of the Spectrum senior living community. It’s nestled at 10001 S Oswego St, offering private pay options for occupants seeking care.

The facility occupies a three-story building with 90 apartments in studio, one-, and two-bedroom layouts, accommodating residents with varying tiers of independence and care needs. The moderately walkable neighborhood bears a Walk Score of 56, letting residents and visitors run some errands on foot, with most trips needing a quick drive. Occupants benefit from on-site transportation services and fitness and recreation amenities. The home offers a personalized care program made to meet individual needs, with dining and activity programming as part of daily life. The blend of assisted living, independent living, and memory care services in one place makes it well-suited for couples or families where residents have different care levels, or for those needing transitions in care as situations change. With nearly two decades of operating history in the Colorado senior living landscape, Lincoln Meadows Senior Living has developed staff and systems to handle the logistics of running a mid-sized community and bolstering residents across multiple care types.

Contact Lincoln Meadows Senior Living

Overview of Cherry Creek Retirement Village

Serving older adults for 25 years, Cherry Creek Retirement Village is a 35-bed assisted living community in Aurora, Colorado. The community offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments in a three-story setting, along with 24-hour staffing, nursing services, and rehabilitation support to meet a range of daily care needs. With pricing starting at $2,595 per month, it provides an option for families seeking moderate-cost assisted living.

Three restaurant-style meals are provided each day, along with a wellness center, salon and barber services, spa amenities, a courtyard and garden with walking paths, billiards, and branded activity programs that encourage social engagement. Housekeeping, laundry, linen services, and scheduled transportation further support a convenient daily lifestyle.

The surrounding neighborhood has a Walk Score of 41, allowing access to a few nearby services on foot. Its quieter residential setting may also appeal to individuals seeking an environment away from busier commercial areas.

Contact Cherry Creek Retirement Village

Overview of The Springs at St. Andrews Village

The Springs at St. Andrews Village is a senior living community located in Aurora, CO. It offers active independent and assisted living services, along with rehabilitation and skilled nursing available on-site. Residents enjoy gourmet dining and a variety of amenities designed for a fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact The Springs at St. Andrews Village

Heather Gardens

2888 S Heather Gardens Way, Aurora, CO 80014
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.

Contact Heather Gardens

Overview of Parkside Village Retirement Resort

Resort Lifestyle Communities runs Parkside Village Retirement Resort, an independent living complex located in Aurora’s Pioneer Hills neighborhood. The three-story property sits roughly 7.5 miles from the city center and offers private studios alongside one- and two-bedroom apartments. Internal elevators connect each floor, so residents can move between their apartments and the main social hubs without taking the stairs.

The monthly rent covers standard housekeeping, maintenance, scheduled local transport, and a 24-hour concierge service. For meals, the dining hall serves three chef-prepared meals daily, supplemented by a round-the-clock snack pantry. The layout packs in several recreational spaces, including a 150-seat movie theater, a fitness center, a library, an arcade, a billiards room, and a hair salon. Live-in managers stay on-site overnight, and apartments feature emergency alert systems. The area has a walk score of 24 out of 100, meaning it is car-dependent and requires a vehicle for most errands outside the campus.

Prospective residents wanting to see the apartment layouts can call the front desk to check current vacancy rates.

Contact Parkside Village Retirement Resort

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Aurora, CO

What is the average cost of independent living in Aurora, CO?

The average monthly cost of independent living in Aurora, CO is approximately $1,822. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for independent living in Aurora, CO?

Independent living in Aurora, CO typically ranges from $963 - $4,785 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 15 independent living communities in Aurora, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living community in Aurora, CO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Aurora, CO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting independent living communities in Aurora, CO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.