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Aurora in 3 Numbers
Aurora Assisted Living Communities We Work With
This Aurora community provides daily personal care and works with Patriot Angels to help veteran families with the Aid & Attendance claim.
What Assisted Living Costs in Aurora
No separate Aurora figure is published, so the best benchmark is the Colorado median of $6,584 a month (CareScout 2025), $384 above the U.S. median of $6,200. Rates at each Aurora community vary with the apartment and the care level in the service plan.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Colorado assisted living median | $6,584 | $2,739 |
| U.S. assisted living median | $6,200 | $2,355 |
| Colorado in-home care | $7,913 | $4,068 |
Check Aid & Attendance Eligibility in Aurora
Assisted living is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Aurora veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in Aurora
About 21,265 veterans live in Aurora, and 8,503 of them are 65 or older. Across Arapahoe County, there are 34,135 veterans, 14,843 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
Tips for Comparing Aurora Communities
Room to start independent
1 Aurora partner also offers independent living, useful for a couple with different care needs.
Staffing at night
Ask Aurora communities how many caregivers are on duty overnight and how fast they answer a call button.
Medical appointments
Ask whether the community’s transportation covers doctor visits from Aurora and how far it goes.
Read the contract
Ask a Aurora community for its residency agreement early, including notice periods and what triggers a move-out.
Assisted Living in Cities Near Aurora
Widen the search beyond Aurora with these nearby Colorado cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families in Aurora and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google (465 reviews). BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Aurora Assisted Living Questions
Can a Aurora veteran use Aid & Attendance for assisted living?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Aurora who needs help with daily activities can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the community’s bill.
What does assisted living cost in Aurora?
No Aurora-only figure is published. The Colorado median is $6,584 a month (CareScout 2025).
How many assisted living partners are in Aurora?
Just one, in Aurora, plus 39 across Colorado.
Can we apply after moving into a Aurora community?
Yes. Many Aurora families file after move-in, and the monthly care cost can help show financial need.
More Care Options in Aurora
Independent living in Aurora
Active retirement in Aurora, with care close by if needs change.
Memory care in Aurora
Secure dementia care in Aurora.
In-home care in Aurora
Help at home in Aurora; the state median is $7,913 a month.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow to Talk to Your Parent About Assisted LivingComing soon
GuideDo Assisted-Living Fees Count as Medical Expenses for VA Aid & Attendance?Coming soon
GuideAssisted Living Benefit for Veterans & Surviving SpousesRead guide →Looking beyond Aurora? See Assisted Living in Colorado or the national guide.