Heather Gardens
Heather Gardens is an independent living community in Aurora, Colorado, opened in 1973. It is an age-restricted homeownership community for adults 55 and older, with condominium homes in one-, two-, and three-bedroom layouts. Independent living provides private housing with community services rather than daily care, so the setting may suit adults who can manage their personal care while seeking organized activities and shared amenities.
Golf is a significant part of life here. Residents can use a 9-hole executive golf course, golf simulator, practice cage and pro shop. The 50,000-square-foot clubhouse includes an auditorium and stage, a library with computers, and conversation areas, giving residents places for performances, reading, computer use and informal time with neighbors.
More than 100 leisure activities, clubs and classes include golf, craft classes, fitness and aerobics classes, lectures, club meetings and religious activities. The range of scheduled options gives residents regular ways to pursue interests and participate in community programs. A Walk Score of 33 describes a car-dependent setting where most errands require a car or a ride, so a resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands. Heather Gardens is owned by the Heather Gardens Association.
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About This Community
- Conversation Areas with Cable TV and Gas Fireplace
- Men's and Women's Locker Rooms with Saunas and Showers
- Picnic Pavilion with Gas Barbecue Grills and Picnic Tables
- 1,800 sq. ft. exercise facility with sauna and locker rooms
- 2,320 sq. ft. multi-use auditorium with sprung-wood floors
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5.5 miles from city center
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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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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
91
Rank
#21 / 100 | Yes |
75
Facility
75
CO AVG
55
Rank
#38 / 228 | 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
91
Rank
#48 / 100 | Yes |
42
Facility
42
CO AVG
55
Rank
#158 / 228 | 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
91
Rank
#61 / 100 | Yes |
19
Facility
19
CO AVG
55
Rank
#214 / 228 | - | - | Virginia Sandoval | Aurora Senior Housing LLC | - |
| Cherry Creek Retirement Village | IL AL | Aurora | 35
Facility
35
CO AVG
91
Rank
#91 / 100 | Yes |
41
Facility
41
CO AVG
55
Rank
#162 / 228 | 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
#188 / 228 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - | - | - |
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