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Garden Plaza of Aurora

14221 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

1.842 reviewsvia A Place for Mom

About the community

About Garden Plaza of Aurora

Garden Plaza of Aurora offers senior living that’s flexible. Whether you want an independent living solution or are interested in assisted living, you’ll be welcome in this retirement community. Views of the breathtaking Rocky Mountains will make you feel like you’re living in a resort. You’ll also be close to Jewell Wetlands Park, a local wildlife sanctuary that nature lovers will adore. Those who love the city will appreciate the proximity to Denver, where you can take a trip to the zoo, aquarium, many museums, and enjoy the sights of Larimer Square. The community is close to several dining and shopping options as well. Community Amenities and Services There’s a variety of activities right at the community, so there’s something to suit everyone’s interests. To keep active, there are exercise classes, including Pilates. You can also enjoy Wii Sports! There are spiritual activities and Bible study classes. Transportation is also offered to religious services. If you enjoy games, join the canasta or poker group, or invite a neighbor to join you at the pool table or putting green. You’ll look forward to guest lecturers and seminars as well as many outings exploring the Aurora and Denver areas. If you feel like relaxing, you’ll love the jacuzzi. There’s also a beauty parlor and barber shop on-site, making it easy for you to look your best. Dining is a wonderful social experience. The staff serves nutritious meals in the restaurant-style dining room, and a private dining room is available for special occasions. If you’re interested in a more casual dining experience, you can head to the bistro, where they also have a happy hour. You’ll be free to enjoy yourself, while the staff handles the housekeeping for you. If you want to run an errand or visit your doctor, staff can also schedule transportation. They’ll even help you schedule appointments if you’d like. No matter where you live in the community, your health and safety will always be important. The community has a 24-hour emergency response system, so help is always available should you need it. There’s a physician’s office in the community, so getting quality care won’t be an issue. The community also offers wellness checks. If you’re joining the community for assisted living, you’ll receive a care plan tailored to your individual service needs. Caregivers will assist you with activities of daily living such as bathing, grooming, and medication management. They’ll also offer reminders for scheduled appointments and meals. Living Arrangements Garden Plaza of Aurora offers studio, one-, and two-bedroom apartments for you to choose from. Some apartments feature a balcony that overlooks the campus. You’ll enjoy a private bathroom in your apartment, equipped with safety features and an emergency response system. Independent living apartments include a fully functional kitchen with a stove and microwave. Care Types Offered Garden Plaza of Aurora is an assisted living residence , which in the state of Colorado is a residential facility which provides personal services, protective oversight, social care due to impaired capacity to live independently, and 24 hour supervision (but not to the extent that regular 24-hour medical nursing care is required). Assisted living residences may also provide care to no more than 16 elderly persons who are mentally ill. Colorado Facility Inspection Reports Related Articles Your Complete Guide to Assisted Living Your Complete Guide to Independent Living Assisted Living vs. Independent Living: What’s the Difference?

Family and resident feedback

1.8 out of 5 from 42 reviews

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★★★★

Critical

My stay from January 2024 through May 2024

It's been a year since I was a resident there and I understand things have gotten better. When I was there construction needed to be done due to a major flood so the activities were very limited and I understand that has been taken care of. My biggest complaint was the food. I do not know if that's gotten any better. The unit I was staying in was quite nice. It had a full kitchen

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5.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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3.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
2.0 / 5
Response from the community

Feedback is important to us as we strive to provide positive customer experiences.

January 24, 2025
AnonymousJanuary 22, 2025

★★★★★

Positive

Review for Garden Plaza of Aurora

You and everyone was very helpful and caring. Great place to be!

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
Response from the community

We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!

August 2, 2024
DeniseJuly 8, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

Looking elsewhere

We were happy with Garden Plaza at first. The workers are great but the management company is poor. The facility had water issues in January and the place is still torn up. A normal business would have completed the work long ago. To add to the insult, they are raising the rent at the same time that many of the services are not available due to construction. We are looking to move our parents out of Garden Plaza into a place with better management.

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3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
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2.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
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Feedback is important to us as we strive to provide positive customer experiences.

May 16, 2024
SteveMay 12, 2024

★★★★★

Positive

Garden Plaza has been a great fit for my Mom!

As time goes by we are more and more happy with Garden Plaza. The majority of the staff is very experienced with the needs of the residents. The complex is laid out with a simple floor plan, wide halls, hand rails in the halls. Nice usable balcony's. Good kitchen size.

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5.0 / 5
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5.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
5.0 / 5
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We are very happy to have provided you with such a positive experience!

May 9, 2024
AnonymousApril 18, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

Our Experience

For the most part, we have found the staff to be likable and helpful. There were some items in the sales pitch that were misleading. For example, my mother doesn't 'check in' every morning by a certain time, and there is no follow-up to make sure she's okay. It was advertised to us that the facility provided cable TV, but the cable TV quality is very limited and poor. Radio reception in the room is poor and the shower head in the shower is difficult and awkward for an older person. We were also told that for the fi

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Value for Cost
3.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Activities
2.0 / 5
Staff
4.0 / 5
Meals & Dining
3.0 / 5
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Thank you for taking the time to leave feedback about your experience with us.

March 28, 2024
AnonymousMarch 27, 2024

★★★★★

Critical

Hoping for improvement

The site has had major flooding and mold issues and extremely slow to respond and resolve the issue and many of the collaboration spaces have been compromised and no longer available for use. The food has dramatically gone down hill since we joined and it's under new management. The people who work there are great

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2.0 / 5
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4.0 / 5
Value for Cost
2.0 / 5
Care Services
4.0 / 5
Activities
4.0 / 5
Staff
1.0 / 5
Response from the community

Feedback is important to us as we strive to provide positive customer experiences.

March 28, 2024
AnonymousMarch 18, 2024

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What we know from public sources

Care options
Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care
Public price status
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Last source check
August 2, 2026

Source-published features

Amenities and services

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Meals & dining

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room
  • Meals Provided
  • No Sugar
  • Anytime Dining
  • Guest Meals
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Vegetarian

Health & wellness

  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Incontinence Care
  • Medication Management
  • Non-Ambulatory Care
  • Memory Care

Services & convenience

  • Uncovered Parking
  • Complimentary Transportation
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Cats Allowed
  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Pet Care Available
  • Dogs Allowed
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Housekeeping
  • Beautician
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • English

Activities & engagement

  • Day Trips and Outings
  • Cooking Classes
  • Live Dance or Theater Performances
  • Art Classes
  • Activities Off-site
  • Activities On-site
  • Catholic Services
  • Holiday Parties
  • Devotional Activities Offsite
  • Happy Hour
  • Dances
  • Birthday Parties
  • Stretching Classes
  • BBQs or Picnics
  • Community Service Programs
  • Educational Speakers / Life Long Learning
  • Protestant Services
  • Brain fitness / Dakim
  • Live Musical Performances
  • Trivia Games
  • Yoga / Chair Yoga
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Karaoke
  • Wii Bowling

Outdoor spaces

  • Central Fireplace
  • Indoor Common Areas
  • Meeting Room
  • Beauty Salon
  • TV Lounge
  • Outdoor Common Areas
  • Computer or Media Center
  • Indoor Atrium
  • Outside Patio
  • Library
  • Golf Course or Putting Green
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Billiards Lounge
  • Swimming Pool
  • Jacuzzi
  • Piano or Organ
  • Fitness Center
  • Game Room

Apartment & room features

  • Handicap Accessible
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet
  • Full kitchen
  • Kitchenette
  • Bath Tubs
  • Ground Floor Units
  • Wheelchair Accessible Showers
  • Respite or Short Term Stays Offered
  • Air Conditioned
  • Cable or Satellite TV

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