Nursing Homes in Aurora, Colorado

Nursing Homes offer round-the-clock nursing care for either short-term or long-term stays.
Assisted Living Facilities, which are usually more homelike and less expensive than nursing homes, are well suited to those who need daily assistance but not 24-hour care.
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We found 15 nursing homes near Aurora, CO. Read reviews, check ratings and pricing, get contact information, and learn about housing options, amenities, and medical care offered by browsing the Aurora skilled nursing facilities listed below.

15 Aurora, Colorado, Nursing Homes
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    Camellia Healthcare Center
    Aurora, CO 80010



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    Heritage Club Mountain View
    Denver, CO 80247
    "My 91 year old step-father was here for a total of less than 4 days in August 2010 having been di..." more

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    St Andrews Village-ltc
    Aurora, CO 80014


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    Cherry Creek Nursing Center
    Aurora, CO 80014


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    The Meridian (Englewood)
    Englewood, CO 80113
    "The Meridian (Englewood) provides a full range of choices for today's seniors. Choosing a senio..." more

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    Heritage Club at Greenwood Village
    Greenwood Village, CO 80111
    "I was a volunteer when I visited the Heritage Club at Greenwood Village assisted living center. I..." more

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    Vi at Highlands Ranch
    Highlands Ranch, CO 80126
    "Vi at Highlands Ranch is an upscale Type A continuing care retirement community located on 25 a..." more

CaringScore

Overview HealthScore: 7.4 CostScore: 4.9 LivabilityScore: 4.3
5.8
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CaringScore for Aurora, CO

CaringScore was designed to help millions of Americans find the best places to retire, age in place, or receive eldercare. The CaringScore for nursing homes in Aurora was based on more than 50 factors in three key categories: health, cost, and livability. By compiling and analyzing this data, Caring.com is able to rate the quality of life you or a loved one might expect should you choose nursing homes in Aurora.

CaringScore can range from 1 (worst) to 10 (best), and provides a quick way to compare cities, counties, and even specific zip codes. With a CaringScore of 5.8, Aurora rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

The charts below highlight a few of the factors we used to calculate the CaringScore for Aurora. Choose a category score to learn more.

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HealthScore for Aurora, CO

HealthScore, a component of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Aurora, rates a region on a scale of 1 (less healthful) to 10 (more healthful). It's specifically tailored to anyone looking for nursing homes. The HealthScore for Aurora is based on the availability of healthcare resources, air and water quality, the overall health of the local population, and other key factors. With a HealthScore of 7.4, Aurora rates above average for those seeking nursing homes.

Easy access to physicians -- especially geriatricians and other key specialists -- is important to older adults seeking nursing homes. At 257.4 physicians per capita, Aurora scores 16.7 percent better than the national average. Aurora scores 169.2 percent better than the national average in geriatricians per capita, with 3.5, and scores 45.1 percent better than the national average in specialists per capita, with 28.3. These medical specialists include cardiologists, oncologists, and orthopedists. The average life expectancy from birth in Aurora is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. The average life expectancy from birth in Aurora is 80.4 years -- 3.2 percent higher than most of the country. and water quality -- another key measure of Aurora's environmental health -- is 58.2 percent above average.

Doctors Per Capita Aurora, CO Nat'l Avg
Physicians 257.4 220.5
Geriatricians 3.5 1.3
Cardiologists 8 7.7
Oncologists 6.6 3.5
Orthopedists 10.1 7
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CostScore for Aurora, CO

CostScore, part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Aurora, rates the cost of living for older adults on a scale of 1 (more expensive) to 10 (less expensive). It's specifically tailored to people looking for nursing homes. The CostScore for Aurora is based on data such as the average monthly cost of nursing homes in the region, the cost of housing and healthcare, regional tax rates, and other key factors. With a CostScore of 4.9, Aurora is on par with the national average for nursing homes.

The average monthly cost for nursing homes in Aurora is $6,190 , which is generally on par with the rest of the country. Overall, the cost of living for Aurora is roughly equal to the national average. Average healthcare costs are 7.0 percent more expensive than the national average, and the cost of housing index is 106 of 10, which mirrors the rest of the country.

Cost of Living Aurora, CO
Aggregate Index 104
Healthcare Index 107
Housing Index 106
Food Index 104
Utilities Index 89
Transportation Index 96
4.3
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LivabilityScore for Aurora, CO

LivabilityScore makes up part of the overall CaringScore for nursing homes in Aurora. On a scale of 1 (less livable) to 10 (more livable), it's a rating of the quality of life in a region, specifically tailored to those looking for nursing homes. The LivabilityScore for Aurora is based on weather, crime rates, economic factors, average age of the population, and other key demographics. With a LivabilityScore of 4.3, Aurora rates below average for nursing homes.

Weather is an important factor in choosing the best place for nursing homes. The sun shines an average of 243 days each year in Aurora, 18.5 percent more sunny days than the rest of the U.S. sees. With an average temperature of 15°F in January, winters tend to be colder in Aurora than in other parts of the country, and summers are often hotter than other places, averaging 90°F in July.

Local crime rates are another important indicator. The violent crime rate in Aurora is 25.0 percent higher than the national average, and the property crime rate is 25.0 percent higher than average. At $52,946 per year, the population of Aurora earns a median household income on par with the national average. Aurora has an unemployment rate of 11.20 percent, roughly 23.1 percent higher than the national average. And about 9.64 percent of the population in Aurora is of retirement age -- 65 or older -- which trails the national average by 26.7 percent.

Amenities Per Capita Aurora "Nat'l Avg"
Parks 2.8 136.1
Libraries 3 18.8
Places of Worship 41.4 220.5
Public Transit 73.6 110.4
Grocery Stores 72.6 97.7
Pharmacies 13.6 13.8

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    Article - Senior housing includes aging in place, continuing-care and independent-living communities, and assisted living -- whatever housing an older adult seeks. - ...a small number of older adults. They generally offer all meals, round-the-clock staffing, and personal care, sometimes at a lower cost than nursing homes charge. Best for those in a small town or rural area without a skilled nursing facility who want to stay in the region and don't need dail...
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    Question - June, I feel really bad about my mother too. I can tell you though that it would be a 24/7 job. My mother is up at night and if she wasn't in a home she wouldn't be safe because she has tried to leave the home she is in. She was going to look for her car. There is just know way that one person could provide the care that they need...

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