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Garden Plaza of Aurora

Garden Plaza of Aurora is an assisted living community in Aurora, CO.

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14221 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

To contact a resident: (303) 750-0820

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

4.4 from 117 reviews
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Garden Plaza of Aurora Costs & Pricing

Garden Plaza of Aurora offers competitive pricing compared to both Denver County and the broader state of Colorado, making it an attractive option for those seeking assisted living or independent living accommodations. For instance, a studio unit at Garden Plaza is available for $2,155 per month, significantly lower than the county average of $3,646 and the state average of $4,090. The one-bedroom units are priced at $3,293, again undercutting the county's average of $3,768 and the state's average of $4,119. Similarly, the two-bedroom option is priced at $3,602 - still favorable compared to Denver County's average of $3,789 and Colorado's average of $4,580. These cost advantages highlight Garden Plaza's commitment to providing quality care and comfortable living environments without compromising affordability.

Floor plansGarden Plaza of AuroraDenver CountyColorado
Studio$2,155$3,646$4,088
1 Bedroom$3,293$3,768$4,118
2 Bedrooms$3,602$3,789$4,580

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Overall Review of Garden Plaza of Aurora

common 28 reviews mention this

Caring, friendly staff matter most

Residents and families consistently describe staff who are kind, responsive, and attentive.

Across many reviews, residents and families highlight friendliness and follow-through, including people who remember names and make residents feel safe. Several comments also credit staff responsiveness during medical moments and problem-solving when issues come up. A smaller set of reviews goes the other direction, describing rude behavior, poor communication with families, and concerns about how teams handle specific situations.

common 24 reviews mention this

Clean building and well-kept spaces

Reviews frequently note a clean, well-maintained community and inviting common areas.

Many reviewers describe the property as clean and attractive, with well-kept public spaces and apartments that feel maintained. Housekeeping is mentioned as part of day-to-day life, and visitors also point to how the facility presents when they arrive. Some reviews describe cleanliness problems tied to flooding, leaks, and mold concerns, which noticeably contrast with the more common maintenance praise.

common 22 reviews mention this

Dining is a mixed but frequent topic

Dining draws strong reactions, from “excellent” to complaints about quality and timing.

Several residents and families call out good food and enjoyable dining, including mentioning the dining room atmosphere and options like ice cream. Others report food issues such as bland meals, limited variety, food arriving cold, or service taking too long. The community also offers restaurant-style dining and anytime dining, which aligns with why dining is a central part of the experience in reviews.

  • An elegantly decorated dining room with a set table and ambient lighting.
  • An elegant restaurant dining area with neatly arranged tables and chairs.
  • A cozy dining area with wooden tables and chairs, featuring a comfortable indoor atmosphere.
common 16 reviews mention this

Activities support daily life

Residents describe plenty of activities that help them stay engaged.

Reviews commonly mention ongoing activities, events, and social opportunities, with some families describing residents making friends and staying active through outings and groups. The community’s activity calendar includes scheduled programming and community-sponsored events, which matches how often activities come up in reviews. A few reviewers also mention limitations during construction or that activity offerings can feel repetitive over time.

caveat 10 reviews mention this

Pricing feels affordable, but rent rises

Pricing comes up as both a strength and a concern because rents can increase.

Some families describe the community as offering good value and affordability, and a number of reviews point to the overall cost compared with what they expected. At the same time, several reviews complain about rent increases happening alongside service or availability issues, and a few describe problems related to charges or initial fees. Room pricing is positioned as lower than county and state benchmarks, but review concerns about increases still stand out as a recurring caveat.

caveat 14 reviews mention this

Care levels and responsiveness vary

Residents and families describe both strong care support and serious concerns about delays.

Many reviews highlight care support that families feel confident in, including kindness from hospice and night nurses and reassurance during emergencies. Others raise sharper issues, describing water/mold impacts, slow responses to problems, and concerns about medical oversight and communication during difficult situations. Because care needs can differ by resident, the reviews suggest experiences can vary depending on what support is required at the time.

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Features

Housing

  • 90 resident community capacity 90 resident community capacity
  • 1-bedroom apartments 1-bedroom apartments
  • 2-bedroom apartments 2-bedroom apartments
  • 3-bedroom apartments 3-bedroom apartments
  • Condos / townhomes Condos / townhomes
  • Detached homes Detached homes
  • Studio apartments Studio apartments

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Independent Living Independent Living
  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Pets

  • Cats allowed Cats allowed
  • Dogs allowed Dogs allowed

Amenities

  • Activities off-site Activities off-site
  • Activities on-site Activities on-site
  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Bath tubs Bath tubs
  • Beautician on-site Beautician on-site
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Devotional services off-site Devotional services off-site
  • Devotional services on-site Devotional services on-site
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Financial aid Financial aid
  • Financing advice Financing advice
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Full kitchen Full kitchen
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Golf Golf
  • Ground floor units Ground floor units
  • Handicap accessible Handicap accessible
  • 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
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Swimming pool / hot tub Swimming pool / hot tub
  • TV room TV room
  • Telephone Telephone
  • VA Benefits Consultation VA Benefits Consultation
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • 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)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation & parking Transportation & parking
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 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
  • Blood work Blood work
  • Coordination with health care providers Coordination with health care providers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Incontinence care Incontinence care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Anytime dining Anytime dining
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Guest meals Guest meals
  • Low / no sodium Low / no sodium
  • Meals provided Meals provided
  • No Sugar No Sugar
  • Restaurant style dining Restaurant style dining
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • 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
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Cooking classes Cooking classes
  • Day trips and outings Day trips and outings
  • Devotional activities offsite Devotional activities offsite
  • Devotional activities on-site Devotional activities on-site
  • Educational speakers / life long learning Educational speakers / life long learning
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Games Games
  • Happy hour Happy hour
  • Karaoke Karaoke
  • Live dance or theater performances Live dance or theater performances
  • Live musical performances Live musical performances
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Protestant services Protestant services
  • Religious services Religious services
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities
  • Wii bowling Wii bowling

Languages Spoken

  • English English

Nearby Places of Interest

Located in Aurora, Colorado, this neighborhood offers a variety of amenities and services that cater to seniors. With multiple physicians and hospitals nearby such as VA Jewell Clinic, Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, and The Medical Center of Aurora, residents have access to quality healthcare. Additionally, the presence of pharmacies like Walgreens ensures easy access to medications. For leisure activities, there are several parks with dog-friendly areas and theaters like AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 for entertainment. Transportation options include RTD Rail and Arapahoe Light Rail Station for convenient travel. Places of worship like Temple Sinai provide spiritual fulfillment, while cafes such as Starbucks and Black Rock Coffee Bar offer social settings to enjoy a cup of coffee. Overall, this neighborhood provides a well-rounded environment for seniors looking for a comfortable and convenient place to live.

Physicians

  • VA Jewell Clinic (0.2 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (0.7 miles)
  • The Medical Center of Aurora (0.9 miles)
  • Health Images (1.1 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Smokey Hill Pharmacy (3.1 miles)
  • UCHealth Sue Anschutz-Rodgers Eye Center - Anschutz Medical Campus (4.5 miles)
  • Invision Sally Jobe at Centrum DTC | Surgical Center (5.4 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Lightshade (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.6 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • In-N-Out Burger (2.2 miles)
  • Old Town Hot Pot (2.6 miles)
  • Piper Inn (2.8 miles)
  • Sonic Drive-In (3.1 miles)
  • Arby's (3.3 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (4.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.7 miles)

Parks

  • Cherry Creek State Park- Off Leash Dog Area (2.7 miles)
  • Sagebrush Park (3.4 miles)
  • Great Plains Park (3.4 miles)
  • Kennedy Dog Park (3.5 miles)
  • Lowry Dog Park (4.3 miles)
  • Spring Creek Park - Arapahoe Cty (4.3 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Dog Park (4.6 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.1 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (5.4 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Dutch Bros Coffee (5.8 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)
  • Starbucks (6.5 miles)

Hospitals

  • Village Pavilion (4.3 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (4.4 miles)
  • University of Colorado Hospital (4.5 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (4.5 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Eye Center (6 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Arapahoe Crossing 16 (5.9 miles)
  • Amc 9+Co 1 (7.2 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Sinai (5.9 miles)

Transportation

  • RTD Rail - 40th Ave & Airport Boulevard-Gateway Park Station (6.5 miles)
  • Arapahoe Light Rail Station (6.5 miles)

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