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.
Community insights.
About this community
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
No pets allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed
Building Type: Mid-rise
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
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5.5 miles from city center
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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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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.
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Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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| 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 Passanante | Windsor Lake Healthcare Inc | Private 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 Bed | A+ | Amber Laurienti | Arapahoe Assisted Living Investors, LLC | Private 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 Sandoval | Aurora 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 Bed | A+ | Cynthia Burbach | Aurora Retirement, LLC | Private 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.
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.




