Dementia Care in Aurora, CO: In-Home Alzheimer's Care

Local figures

Dementia Care in Aurora, CO: the local picture

4,255

residents 85 or older (1.1% of all residents)

48,996

residents 65 or older (12% of Aurora)

33%

of residents 65+ report a disability (29% in Arapahoe County)

6+

Medicare-certified nursing homes within 25 miles

Aurora has about 4,255 residents aged 85 or older among 48,996 aged 65 or older. The risk of Alzheimer’s rises steeply with age, and the Alzheimer’s Association estimates that about a third of people 85 and older have Alzheimer’s dementia.

33% of residents 65 and older report a disability (29% in Arapahoe County). The Census counts cognitive difficulty as one kind, alongside hearing, vision, walking, self-care and living independently.

25% of older Aurora residents in households live alone. For someone with memory loss who lives alone, a few hours of daily check-ins are often the first step.

Aurora compared with Arapahoe County and Colorado

Census figure	Aurora	Arapahoe County	Colorado
Residents 85 or older	1.1%	1.5%	1.6%
Residents 65 or older	12%	14%	16%
Residents 65+ with a disability	33%	29%	30%
Residents 65+ in households who live alone	25%	25%	28%
Residents 65+ below the poverty line (approx.)	8.2%	6.9%	8.4%
Residents 5+ who speak a language other than English at home	33%	23%	16%
Median income, households headed by someone 65+	$67,390	$75,264	—

Older residents in towns around Aurora

Town	Distance	Residents 65+	Residents 85+
Four Square Mile, CO	9.1 mi	1,721	233
Denver, CO	9.3 mi	89,711	9,652
Cherry Creek, CO	10 mi	1,770	88
Dove Valley, CO	11 mi	270	1
Holly Hills, CO	11 mi	655	193
Centennial, CO	11 mi	20,466	2,203

Nursing homes near Aurora

Nursing home	Town	Distance	CMS overall rating	Certified beds	Phone
University Heights Care Center	Aurora, CO	5.4 mi	3 of 5	105	(303) 344-0636
Life Care Center Of Aurora	Aurora, CO	5.7 mi	5 of 5	166	(303) 751-2000
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence	Aurora, CO	6.0 mi	4 of 5	120	(303) 750-8418
Advanced Health Care Of Aurora	Aurora, CO	6.1 mi	5 of 5	54	(720) 213-1700
Aviva At Fitzsimons	Aurora, CO	6.4 mi	4 of 5	100	(303) 344-8282
The Springs At St. Andrews Village	Aurora, CO	6.5 mi	3 of 5	58	(303) 695-9300

Hospices serving Aurora

Hospice	Office	Distance	Phone
Bonum Hospice Inc	Aurora, CO	6.8 mi	(949) 331-4843
Berkley Palliative Care And Hospice, LLC	Aurora, CO	6.8 mi	(303) 758-2000
Sacred Passage Hospice	Aurora, CO	6.8 mi	(303) 357-2540
A Peaceful Journey Hospice	Aurora, CO	6.8 mi	(303) 755-0915

Straight-line miles from the center of Aurora. Medicare (CMS) data, October 2026; call ahead to confirm. We are not affiliated with these providers.

What it covers

What a dementia caregiver can help with

Keeping a predictable daily routine
Gentle help with bathing, dressing and toileting
Meals, hydration and medication reminders
Calming approaches for sundowning, agitation and repeated questions

Cost

What dementia care costs in Aurora

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,616 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

Hiring directly, you agree the rate with the caregiver and usually become the household employer (U.S. Department of Labor rules). Some families qualify for programs that pay for care at home; see Medicaid programs for family caregivers: who can be paid, and the rules in 12 states.

Before you hire

What to know before hiring a dementia caregiver

An estimated 7.2 million Americans aged 65 and older are living with Alzheimer’s dementia, according to the Alzheimer’s Association 2025 Facts and Figures. Most live at home, cared for by family. The Association’s 24/7 Helpline (1-800-272-3900) is free.

Questions worth asking: Tell me about someone with dementia you cared for. What worked? What do you do when a client becomes agitated in the late afternoon? How do you keep someone safe who tries to leave the house? More in our dementia care guide.

CaregiverConnect does not run background checks. Check identity, references and any certification yourself before anyone starts. The Safety Center explains how.

Questions

Dementia Care in Aurora: common questions

What nursing homes are near Aurora?

The closest Medicare-certified nursing homes are University Heights Care Center in Aurora (5.4 mi, 3 of 5 overall); Life Care Center Of Aurora in Aurora (5.7 mi, 5 of 5 overall); Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence in Aurora (6.0 mi, 4 of 5 overall). Ratings are from Medicare Care Compare.

How much does dementia care cost in Aurora?

At the Colorado median aide wage of $18.53 an hour, 20 hours of help a week comes to about $1,606 a month in wages, which is 29% of the $5,616 monthly median income of Aurora households headed by someone 65 or older. Private rates are agreed directly with the caregiver, so yours may be higher or lower. Colorado's minimum wage is $15.16 an hour (U.S. Department of Labor table, updated July 1, 2026).

When does someone with dementia need care at home?

Common signs are missed meals or medication, getting lost in familiar places, unsafe cooking or driving, and a family caregiver who is exhausted. Many families start with a few hours a day and add hours, nights or live-in help as the disease progresses.

More near Aurora

More senior care near Aurora

Dementia Care in nearby cities

Other care in Aurora

More for Aurora families

Sources

Census ACS 2020–2024 5-year; CMS provider data (October 25, 2026); U.S. DOL state minimum wages (July 1, 2026); BLS OEWS May 2025 aide wages, which cover employed aides rather than private rates.

In-Home Dementia and Alzheimer's Care in Aurora, CO