Amaris Assisted Living is a very small residential assisted living home in Aurora, Colorado, offering hands-on, around-the-clock care in an intimate home setting.
- Assisted Living
- Small Community
- Medicaid Accepted
- Aurora
Why Families Choose Amaris Assisted Living
- Very small residential assisted living home
- Hands-on, around-the-clock care
- Caregivers who know every resident closely
- Quiet west-central Aurora neighborhood
- Medicaid accepted for eligible residents
- Short drive from The Medical Center of Aurora
About Amaris Assisted Living
Amaris Assisted Living is a very small residential assisted living home at 1336 South Oakland Street in Aurora, Colorado. With just a handful of residents, it offers hands-on, around-the-clock assisted living in a true home, one of the most intimate settings a family can choose. The home helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, manages medications, and provides personal care in a quiet residential neighborhood.
The tiny scale means caregivers know every resident closely and can shape support around individual routines, and the team coordinates with outside doctors as needs change, and the home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents. Daily life centers on the rhythms of a small household, with shared meals, social time, and the comforts of a real home rather than an institution. With so few residents, attention is close and personal throughout the day and night.
The home sits in west-central Aurora near the Mississippi Avenue and Interstate 225 corridor, a short drive from The Medical Center of Aurora. Amaris accepts Medicaid for eligible residents, and a senior advisor can confirm current openings, the level of care, and pricing.
Environment
A small residential house in a quiet west-central Aurora neighborhood near the Mississippi Avenue and Interstate 225 corridor, home to just a handful of residents. The setting is a true home with shared common spaces rather than a large institutional building.
Services
The home provides around-the-clock assisted living, with help for bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management. The tiny scale means caregivers know every resident closely, the team coordinates with outside doctors, and the home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents.
Resident Experience
Daily life centers on the rhythms of a small household, with shared meals, social time, and the comforts of a real home. With so few residents, attention stays close and personal throughout the day and night.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Laura Moreno for the latest figures.
Laura Moreno
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Amaris Assisted Living
Amaris fits a family who wants the most intimate setting possible, with just a handful of residents and very close caregiver attention rather than a large building. It is assisted living with Medicaid accepted; a senior advisor can confirm current openings and the care it supports.
- Best for:
- Families who want a very small, Medicaid-accepting assisted living home with close, personal care in Aurora.
- Consider if:
- This is a very small assisted living home, not a large community or secured memory care, so it best fits residents whose needs fit that level.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask about the caregiver-to-resident ratio, how care adjusts as needs change, and how Medicaid is handled for a stay here.
- Comparison:
- A very small home of a handful of residents, far more intimate than the large assisted-living buildings most families compare against.
Amenities & Services
Compare Amaris Assisted Living with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Aurora, CO.
| Compared | Amaris Assisted LivingAurora, CO No Google rating yet | Aurora Evergreen Assisted LivingAurora, CO· 0.3 mi 2.0 (2) | Juniper Village at AuroraAurora, CO· 0.3 mi 4.4 (38) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $5294/mo | $5000/mo | $6860/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living | Memory Care |
Total beds | 4 | 8 | 52 |
Medicaid | Accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | Yes |
Housing type | Residential | Residential | Community |
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Amaris Assisted Living
Aurora, CO
- Starting price
- $5294/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 4
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Aurora Evergreen Assisted Living
Aurora, CO· 0.3 mi
- Starting price
- $5000/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Juniper Village at Aurora
Aurora, CO· 0.3 mi
- Starting price
- $6860/mo
- Care types
- Memory Care
- Total beds
- 52
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- Yes
- Housing type
- Community
Location
1336 S Oakland St, Aurora, CO 80012
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:The Medical Center of Aurora is a short drive from the home near the Mississippi Avenue and Interstate 225 corridor.
- Dining:Everyday dining along the Mississippi Avenue corridor and around the Aurora city center is a short drive for family visits.
- Shopping:Shopping along the Mississippi Avenue and Havana Street corridors is a short drive from the home.
A quiet west-central Aurora neighborhood near the Mississippi Avenue and Interstate 225 corridor.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of care does Amaris Assisted Living provide?
It is a very small residential assisted living home offering around-the-clock help for daily tasks and medication management in an intimate home setting.
How much does Amaris Assisted Living cost?
Pricing isn't published online and depends on a resident's needs. A senior advisor can share current Aurora rates for this small home.
Does Amaris Assisted Living accept Medicaid?
Yes, Amaris accepts Medicaid for eligible residents. A senior advisor can confirm how Colorado's Medicaid waiver applies to your situation.
Where is Amaris Assisted Living located?
It is at 1336 South Oakland Street in a quiet west-central Aurora neighborhood near the Mississippi Avenue and Interstate 225 corridor. The Medical Center of Aurora is a short drive.
How big is Amaris Assisted Living?
It is a very small home for a handful of residents, one of the most intimate settings available, which lets caregivers know every resident closely.
What dining options are available?
Home-style meals are prepared and shared daily, with special diets accommodated and snacks available.
What activities does Amaris offer?
Residents enjoy social time, shared common spaces, and time outdoors in a small, household-style setting.
Does Amaris allow pets?
Pets aren't generally accommodated at this home, though a senior advisor can confirm the current policy and any exceptions with the owners.
Who operates Amaris Assisted Living?
It is operated by Amaris Assisted Living, an independently run small care home in Aurora.
How do I schedule a visit?
Reach out through the contact form on this page, and your senior advisor follows up within a business day to arrange a visit and walk through how this small home fits your loved one.
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