Aurora Makarios Assisted Living
17003 E Pacific Place, Aurora, CO 80013
Aurora Makarios is a small, family-owned eight-bed assisted living home in southeast Aurora, Colorado, part of the Makarios group serving the area since 1992.
- Assisted Living
- Small Community
- Medicaid Accepted
- Family-Owned
Why Families Choose Aurora Makarios Assisted Living
- Small, family-owned eight-bed assisted living home
- Part of the Makarios group serving Denver since 1992
- Home-cooked meals and a calendar of community activities
- Private and shared rooms with an emergency alert system
- Caregivers who know each of the eight residents
- Medicaid accepted for eligible residents
About Aurora Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora Makarios Assisted Living is a small, eight-bed residential assisted living home at 17003 East Pacific Place in southeast Aurora, Colorado. It is part of Makarios Assisted Living, a family-owned group that has run small care homes in the Denver area since 1992, built on a mission of warm, home-like care. The home offers around-the-clock care, help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and grooming, and medication management, in a mix of private and shared rooms.
With only eight residents, caregivers know each person and shape support around individual routines, and the team coordinates with outside health providers as needs change. The home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents, which widens who can afford to stay. Daily life runs at the pace of a household, with home-cooked meals served in the dining room, a calendar of community activities and movie nights, and an emergency alert system for safety.
Residents share common areas and a garden, keeping the setting warm and personal. The home sits in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, a short drive from The Medical Center of Aurora. Aurora Makarios accepts Medicaid for eligible residents, and a senior advisor can confirm current openings, the level of care, and how Medicaid applies.
Environment
A small residential home for eight residents in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, with private and shared rooms, shared common areas, and a garden. An emergency alert system supports safety in a true home setting rather than a large building.
Services
The home provides around-the-clock assisted living, with help for bathing, dressing, and grooming and medication management. With only eight residents, caregivers know each person, the team coordinates with outside providers, and the home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents.
Resident Experience
Home-cooked meals are served in the dining room, and the week includes community activities, movie nights, and time in the common areas and garden. The eight-resident scale keeps daily life warm and personal.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Aurora Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora Makarios suits a family who wants a small, long-established home, run by the same family-owned group since 1992, where caregivers know each of the eight residents. 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 small, family-owned, Medicaid-accepting assisted living home with a long local track record in southeast Aurora.
- Consider if:
- This is an eight-resident 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, which rooms are private, and how Medicaid is handled for a stay here.
- Comparison:
- A small, family-owned home with a long local history, far more intimate than the large assisted-living buildings most families compare against.
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Compare Aurora Makarios Assisted Living with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Aurora, CO.
| Compared | Aurora Makarios Assisted LivingAurora, CO No Google rating yet | Rock Creek Assisted Living at Somerset VillageAurora, CO· 1.2 mi No Google rating yet | Yampa Makarios Assisted LivingAurora, CO· 1.5 mi No Google rating yet |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $4700/mo | $5150/mo | $4700/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living | Assisted Living |
Total beds | 8 | 10 | 8 |
Medicaid | Accepted | Accepted | Accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | No |
Housing type | Residential | Residential | Residential |
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Aurora Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora, CO
- Starting price
- $4700/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Rock Creek Assisted Living at Somerset Village
Aurora, CO· 1.2 mi
- Starting price
- $5150/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 10
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora, CO· 1.5 mi
- Starting price
- $4700/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
17003 E Pacific Place, Aurora, CO 80013
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:The Medical Center of Aurora is a short drive from the home in southeast Aurora, with freestanding emergency care closer along Smoky Hill Road.
- Dining:Everyday dining near the Smoky Hill area and the Southlands shopping center is a short drive for family visits.
- Shopping:Everyday shopping near Smoky Hill Road and the larger Southlands shopping center are a short drive from the home.
A residential pocket of southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, with Cherry Creek State Park within reach and quick access to E-470.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of care does Aurora Makarios provide?
It is a small, eight-bed residential assisted living home with around-the-clock help for daily tasks and medication management, plus home-cooked meals and community activities.
How much does Aurora Makarios cost?
Pricing isn't published online and depends on a resident's needs and room. A senior advisor can share current Aurora rates for this small home.
Does Aurora Makarios accept Medicaid?
Yes, Aurora Makarios accepts Medicaid for eligible residents. A senior advisor can confirm how Colorado's Medicaid waiver applies to your situation.
Where is Aurora Makarios located?
It is at 17003 East Pacific Place in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area. The Medical Center of Aurora is a short drive.
How big is Aurora Makarios?
It is a small home for eight residents, with private and shared rooms, which keeps care personal and the caregivers close.
What dining options are available?
Home-cooked meals are served daily in the dining room, with special diets accommodated and snacks available.
What activities does Aurora Makarios offer?
Residents enjoy community activities, movie nights, and time in the garden and common areas in a small, home-like setting.
Does Aurora Makarios 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 Aurora Makarios?
It is part of Makarios Assisted Living, a family-owned group that has run small care homes in the Denver area since 1992.
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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