Page 2 of Best Nursing Homes in Aurora, CO

Advanced Health Care of Aurora is a nursing home in Aurora, CO providing skilled nursing care and short-term rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while inpatient rehabilitation services support recovery during a stay at the facility. The community has 54 beds.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means a family pays directly. Cassidy Himes serves as the administrator. Residents have access to a library, beauty salon, private dining room and fireplace, providing places for reading, grooming, private meals and quiet indoor time. Advanced Health Care of Aurora may be a good fit for someone who needs a short-term nursing and rehabilitation stay after hospitalization.

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.

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$2,695/Month Pricing updated on October 12th, 2026

Overview of Hampden Hills Post Acute

Hampden Hills Post Acute is a skilled nursing and nursing home community in Aurora, Colorado. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site, while rehabilitation supports residents working to regain or maintain function. Therapy takes place in house, so residents can receive rehabilitation without arranging transportation to an outside location.

The home has 218 beds. Its larger resident population allows room for a broader activities program, while round the clock staffing means assistance is available during both daytime and overnight hours. A doctor is on staff. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families payment options based on the resident’s circumstances. Hampden Hills Post Acute may be a good fit for someone who needs skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and continuous staffing in one setting.

Overview of University Heights Care Center

University Heights Care Center is a nursing home and skilled nursing community in Aurora, Colorado, offering nursing care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing clinical support, while hospice and palliative care focus on comfort. Respite care offers a short term stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs time away or temporary support.

The community has 105 beds and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care. Rehabilitation includes short term services for residents recovering from an illness, injury, or procedure, while chronic disease management and behavioral health programs address ongoing health conditions and behavioral health needs. It may be a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation, long term nursing care, or a temporary respite stay.