Rock Creek Assisted Living On Kenton in Aurora, CO

Rock Creek Assisted Living On Kenton is an assisted living community in Aurora, CO.

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1994 South Kenton Court, Aurora, CO 80014

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

4.6 from 42 reviews
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Overall Review of Rock Creek Assisted Living On Kenton

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care stands out most

Residents and families consistently describe staff as caring and responsive.

Across the reviews, families repeatedly say the staff is friendly, compassionate, and quick to respond to needs. Multiple reviewers describe directors and front-desk or caregiving staff as especially helpful with logistics, check-ins, and day-to-day support. Even when there are issues raised, the nurse or specific staff members are sometimes singled out as wonderful. Several reviews also describe staff going beyond expectations to help residents feel safe, known, and supported.

common 11 reviews mention this

Dining gets mixed feedback

Dining quality is a frequent topic, with both praise and complaints.

Some residents and families describe the meals as good, fresh, and enjoyable, including comments about the dining facility being clean and the food being nutritious. Others raise concerns about food service being mediocre or poorly managed, with one review also mentioning seating times that feel early. A few people connect the dining experience with overall comfort and daily routine, while at least one review suggests staffing and service consistency can be a problem. Overall, dining comes through as important—both when it’s going well and when it isn’t.

common 7 reviews mention this

Activities keep people engaged

Residents describe regular activities that help reduce boredom.

Reviews commonly mention that there are always things going on, including cards, bingo, and art classes. Several reviewers also point to music programming and community events like weekly gatherings and happy hour-style get-togethers. Families describe staff as encouraging residents to participate, including reaching out directly if someone isn’t usually a joiner. One review also frames communal activities as part of feeling more connected after moving in.

differentiator 3 reviews mention this

Transportation helps with medical needs

Free transportation for medical appointments is a practical draw.

Multiple reviews highlight help getting to appointments, especially when residents no longer drive or need support for scheduling and logistics. One reviewer mentions medical transport specifically, and another describes transportation for medical appointments, grocery runs, and outings. In addition, the community provides transportation arrangements for medical appointments in its care services, aligning with these resident and family observations.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Food service can be understaffed

Some residents report food service that can fall behind demand.

A couple of reviews describe dining as inconsistent, including complaints that food service feels poorly managed or understaffed. One of these reviews also notes that meal seating may be set earlier than many seniors prefer. While other reviewers speak positively about dining, these comments suggest there are times when service quality and pacing don’t meet expectations.

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

  • 10 resident community capacity 10 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Assisted Living Assisted Living
  • Board and Care Home Board and Care Home
  • Respite Care Respite Care

Amenities

  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Denver International (16 miles away) Denver International (16 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • 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
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions
  • Transportation arrangement (medical) Transportation arrangement (medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Walgreens (0.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (2.9 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Piper Inn (0.8 miles)
  • Old Town Hot Pot (1.1 miles)
  • In-N-Out Burger (2.8 miles)
  • Chick-Fil-A (2.9 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • Bull & Bush (4.2 miles)
  • The Original Pancake House (4.4 miles)

Physicians

  • The Medical Center of Aurora (1.6 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers (1.6 miles)
  • Health Images (1.8 miles)
  • VA Jewell Clinic (2.1 miles)
  • Cherry Creek Pediatrics (4 miles)
  • Kaiser Permanente Smokey Hill Pharmacy (4.3 miles)
  • Invision Sally Jobe at Centrum DTC | Surgical Center (4.3 miles)

Parks

  • Kennedy Dog Park (2.3 miles)
  • Lowry Dog Park (2.9 miles)
  • Cherry Creek State Park- Off Leash Dog Area (3.2 miles)
  • Ash Grove Park (3.4 miles)
  • Rosamond Park (3.5 miles)
  • Sagebrush Park (4.1 miles)
  • Infinity Park (4.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (3.7 miles)
  • Black Rock Coffee Bar (4.1 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.2 miles)
  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.3 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.7 miles)
  • Aviano Coffee (5.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Cherry Creek Eye Center (4 miles)
  • Village Pavilion (4.3 miles)
  • University of Colorado Hospital (4.4 miles)
  • Children's Hospital Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus (4.4 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Regional VA Medical Center (4.7 miles)
  • National Jewish Health (6 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Temple Sinai (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Amc 9+Co 1 (5.4 miles)

Transportation

  • Arapahoe Light Rail Station (5.8 miles)
  • United Airlines Flight Training Center (6.2 miles)

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