Cadence Aurora

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  • Decor

    A modern and spacious room with tables, chairs, and a bookshelf, featuring tasteful decor and artwork.
  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with a sofa, armchairs, and a coffee table arranged around a television.
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Cadence Aurora

Cadence Aurora is an assisted living and memory care community in Aurora, CO.

Information last verified:

1860 S Potomac St., Aurora, CO 80012

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 58 reviews
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Top 5% Senior Living Community in 2022

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Cadence Aurora Costs & Pricing

Cadence Aurora offers competitive pricing for its living arrangements when compared to the broader market of Denver County and the state of Colorado. For instance, a studio at Cadence Aurora is priced at $2,915, which is significantly lower than the county rate of $3,646 and the state average of $4,090. Similarly, their one-bedroom units are offered at $3,800, slightly above Denver County's average of $3,768 but still below Colorado's overall figure of $4,119. However, in the semi-private category, Cadence Aurora's cost of $5,575 stands out as higher than both local and state averages - Denver County's semi-private rooms are priced at $3,950 and Colorado's average is $4,009. Overall, Cadence Aurora presents an attractive option for those seeking independent living solutions while maintaining affordability in most room types relative to nearby alternatives.

Floor plansCadence AuroraDenver CountyColorado
Studio$2,915$3,646$4,088
1 Bedroom$3,800$3,768$4,118
Semi-Private$5,575$3,950$4,008

Overall Review of Cadence Aurora

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Call response raised serious concerns

Some residents' families report long delays responding to call buttons.

Several reviews describe situations where a call button did not bring timely help, even when residents were in pain or experiencing breathing issues. One reviewer also describes repeated button presses over a short period before paramedics were needed. Another mentions a broader pattern of slow response time, even when extra care was paid for.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food quality varies day to day

Dining quality is inconsistent, with some meals arriving cold.

While some visitors and residents describe meals positively, the more critical reviews focus on meals not coming as requested and being delivered cold. These reports connect food issues to overall care concerns for at least one resident experience, rather than being limited to menu preferences.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Pricing feels difficult to afford

Pricing is described as too expensive for some families.

At least two reviews call out cost as a deciding factor—one citing the total paid after move-in and community fees, and another saying they could not afford the community despite it being comparable to what they were already paying. Both reviews frame the expense as the main reason they would not proceed or felt financial strain quickly.

common 2 reviews mention this

Activities and programs are a draw

Residents are offered scheduled programming and outings.

Reviewers mention ongoing community activities, including organized events and daily programming. One reviewer specifically highlights programming tailored to memory care interests, while another notes that there are activities on a regular calendar along with things like group projects or events.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 21 resident community capacity 21 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Memory Care Memory Care

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Cafe Cafe
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Guasts at mealtime Guasts at mealtime
  • Guest parking Guest parking
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • Hiking trails Hiking trails
  • Home sale assistance Home sale assistance
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Indoor common areas Indoor common areas
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Laundry Laundry
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor common areas Outdoor common areas
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Party space Party space
  • Resident parking Resident parking
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Security gate Security gate
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wheelchair accessible showers Wheelchair accessible showers
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Denver International (15 miles away) Denver International (15 miles away)
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Ambulatory care Ambulatory care
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Dementia waiver Dementia waiver
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Hospice waiver Hospice waiver
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Mild cognitive impairment Mild cognitive impairment
  • Personal care assistants Personal care assistants
  • Physical therapy Physical therapy
  • Psychiatric care Psychiatric care
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Specialized memory care programming Specialized memory care programming
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Gluten-free Gluten-free
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • International cuisine International cuisine
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Organic Organic
  • Professional chef Professional chef
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Room service Room service
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Special dining programs Special dining programs
  • Vegan Vegan
  • Vegetarian Vegetarian

Activities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Art classes Art classes
  • Arts and crafts Arts and crafts
  • Book club Book club
  • Catholic services Catholic services
  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Cooking club Cooking club
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Gardening club Gardening club
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Live well programs Live well programs
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Stories Stories
  • Stretching classes Stretching classes
  • Tai Chi Tai Chi
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling
  • Wine tasting Wine tasting
  • Yoga / chair yoga Yoga / chair yoga

Languages Spoken

  • English English
  • Spanish Spanish

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Aurora, Colorado, this area offers a variety of amenities that cater to senior living needs. With a range of healthcare options including cancer centers, hospitals, and pharmacies within close proximity, residents can easily access medical care. The numerous parks nearby provide opportunities for outdoor recreation and exercise, while the selection of cafes and restaurants offer convenient dining options. Places of worship are also available for spiritual fulfillment, and transportation options such as light rail stations make it easy to navigate the area. Overall, this part of Aurora provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient lifestyle.

Physicians

  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (0.2 miles)
  • The Medical Center of Aurora (0.4 miles)
  • VA Jewell Clinic (0.6 miles)
  • Health Images (0.7 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Smokey Hill Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus (4.2 miles)
  • Invision Sally Jobe at Centrum DTC | Surgical Center (5.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.3 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Lightshade (2.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2 miles)
  • Old Town Hot Pot (2.2 miles)
  • Piper Inn (2.2 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3.7 miles)
  • Arby's (3.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.2 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Cherry Creek State Park- Off Leash Dog Area (2.9 miles)
  • Kennedy Dog Park (3.3 miles)
  • Sagebrush Park (3.7 miles)
  • Lowry Dog Park (3.7 miles)
  • Great Plains Park (4 miles)
  • Rosamond Park (4.6 miles)
  • Ash Grove Park (4.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Village Pavilion (3.9 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (4.1 miles)
  • University of Colorado Hospital (4.2 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (4.3 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Eye Center (5.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (5.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.9 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (6 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Sinai (5.5 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 (6.2 miles)
  • Amc 9+Co 1 (6.6 miles)

Transportation

  • RTD Rail - 40th Ave & Airport Boulevard-Gateway Park Station (6.5 miles)
  • Arapahoe Light Rail Station (6.5 miles)
  • United Airlines Flight Training Center (6.8 miles)

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