Cardan Manor is a small, family-owned assisted living ranch home in southeast Aurora, Colorado, with hands-on, around-the-clock care and a high caregiver-to-resident ratio.
- Assisted Living
- Small Community
- Family-Owned
- Aurora
Why Families Choose Cardan Manor at Navarro
- Small, family-owned assisted living ranch home
- Founded and run by the same family since 2012
- High caregiver-to-resident ratio for hands-on care
- Secured setting supports residents with memory loss
- Home-cooked, family-style meals three times a day
- Wheelchair-friendly home with a fenced backyard and deck
About Cardan Manor at Navarro
Cardan Manor Assisted Living is a small, family-owned assisted living home at 16651 East Navarro Drive in southeast Aurora, Colorado, set in a quiet residential neighborhood. Founded in 2012 by Dr. Caroline Bamu and Daniel Abam, who started the home after caring for their own friends and family, it is a single-story ranch house where a small group of residents receive around-the-clock care in a true home rather than an institution.
The home offers assisted living with help for daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management, available 24 hours a day. With a high ratio of caregivers to residents, staff can give close, personal attention, and the home can support residents living with memory loss in a secured setting that alerts staff if someone prone to wandering tries to leave. The team is trained in dementia care and behavioral support.
Built for comfort and accessibility, the ranch home is wheelchair- and walker-friendly, with a fenced backyard, a large deck used for meals and gatherings, and landscaped outdoor space. Meals are home-cooked and served family-style three times a day, with caregivers assisting at the table when needed, and the day includes activities, social time, and help staying engaged. What defines Cardan Manor is its scale: as a small ranch home rather than a large building, it offers an intimate, family-style setting where caregivers know each resident, and the high staff ratio means care is hands-on.
It is one of two Cardan Manor homes in southeast Aurora, both run by the same founding family since 2012. The home sits in a quiet, established neighborhood of southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, with King Soopers and everyday shopping minutes away and Cherry Creek State Park a short drive. The Medical Center of Aurora, a Level II trauma center, is the nearest hospital, a few miles away. Founded and run by Dr.
Caroline Bamu and Daniel Abam since 2012, Cardan Manor offers Aurora families a small, family-owned assisted living home with hands-on, around-the-clock care for an older adult who needs that kind of care in a true home setting.
Environment
A single-story ranch house in a quiet, established southeast Aurora neighborhood, wheelchair- and walker-friendly throughout. A fenced backyard, a large deck used for meals and gatherings, and landscaped outdoor space give residents accessible places to relax outside.
Services
The home offers assisted living with help for bathing, dressing, grooming, toileting, and medication management, available 24 hours a day, with a high caregiver-to-resident ratio for close attention. It can support residents living with memory loss in a secured setting that alerts staff to wandering, and the team is trained in dementia care.
Resident Experience
Home-cooked meals are served family-style three times a day, with caregivers assisting at the table when needed, and the large deck and fenced backyard are used for meals and gatherings. The day includes activities, social time, and one-on-one help staying engaged in a setting sized like a family home.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Makayla Dubiel for the latest figures.
Makayla Dubiel
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Cardan Manor at Navarro
Cardan Manor suits a family who wants a loved one in a small, family-owned ranch home with hands-on, around-the-clock care rather than a large building. The founders have run it since 2012, and the high caregiver ratio means close attention; it can also support residents with memory loss in its secured setting.
- Best for:
- Families who want a small, family-owned ranch home with hands-on, around-the-clock assisted living and close personal attention in Aurora.
- Consider if:
- This is a small, private-pay ranch home, so it isn't set up for Medicaid placement or for families who want a large community with many amenities.
- Ask on tour:
- Ask about the current caregiver-to-resident ratio, how the secured setting supports residents with memory loss, and what the monthly rate includes.
- Comparison:
- A small, family-owned ranch home with a high caregiver ratio, more intimate than the large assisted-living buildings most families compare against.
Video Tour
Amenities & Services
Compare Cardan Manor at Navarro with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Aurora, CO.
| Compared | Cardan Manor at NavarroAurora, CO No Google rating yet | Cardan Manor at KillarneyAurora, CO· 0.0 mi 3.7 (6) | Yampa Makarios Assisted LivingAurora, CO· 1.3 mi No Google rating yet |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $4800/mo | $4800/mo | $4700/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living | Assisted Living |
Total beds | 7 | 7 | 8 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Not accepted | Accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | No |
Housing type | Residential | Residential | Residential |
| View this community | View this community |
Cardan Manor at Navarro
Aurora, CO
- Starting price
- $4800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 7
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Cardan Manor at Killarney
Aurora, CO· 0.0 mi
- Starting price
- $4800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 7
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora, CO· 1.3 mi
- Starting price
- $4700/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
16651 E Navarro Dr, Aurora, CO 80013
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:The Medical Center of Aurora, a Level II trauma center, is the nearest hospital, a few miles from the home in southeast Aurora.
- Dining:Everyday dining and a King Soopers are minutes away, with more restaurants near the Southlands shopping area a short drive south.
- Shopping:King Soopers and everyday shopping are minutes away, with the larger Southlands shopping center a short drive.
A quiet, established residential neighborhood in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, with Cherry Creek State Park a short drive and the Medical Center of Aurora nearby.
Nearby Communities
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of care does Cardan Manor offer?
Cardan Manor offers assisted living in a small, family-owned ranch home, with help for daily tasks and medication management around the clock. It can also support residents living with memory loss in a secured setting; it does not offer independent living.
How much does Cardan Manor cost?
Cardan Manor is a private-pay home, and pricing isn't published online. A senior advisor can share the current monthly rate and what it includes for this small Aurora home.
Does Cardan Manor accept Medicaid?
No. Cardan Manor is a private-pay community and does not participate in Medicaid. A senior advisor can walk through private-pay budgeting and what the monthly fee covers.
Where is Cardan Manor located?
It is at 16651 East Navarro Drive in a quiet southeast Aurora neighborhood, with everyday shopping minutes away and Cherry Creek State Park a short drive. The Medical Center of Aurora is the nearest hospital.
How big is Cardan Manor?
Cardan Manor is a small ranch-home community, which allows a high caregiver-to-resident ratio and close, family-style attention rather than the scale of a large building.
What dining options are available at Cardan Manor?
Meals are home-cooked and served family-style three times a day, with caregivers assisting at the table when needed and special diets accommodated.
What activities does Cardan Manor offer?
Residents enjoy daily activities, music, games, and social time, plus outdoor time on the deck and in the fenced backyard, with one-on-one help staying engaged.
Does Cardan Manor allow pets?
Cardan Manor does not accept dogs or cats. A senior advisor can talk through what that means for a resident who has a companion pet.
Who operates Cardan Manor?
Cardan Manor was founded in 2012 by Dr. Caroline Bamu and Daniel Abam, who run two small family-owned assisted living homes in southeast Aurora.
How do I schedule a visit to Cardan Manor?
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, family-owned home fits your loved one.
Free tools
Still researching?
Two free tools built for families like yours.
What level of care does your loved one need?
A 10-question quiz tailored by senior-living advisors. Get a personalized care-level recommendation, a monthly budget for your zip code, and a shortlist of matching Utah communities — instantly.
Take the AssessmentHow much does senior care cost in Utah?
Compare assisted living, memory care, independent living, nursing homes, and in-home care — calibrated to your zip code. See what's included, how it's paid, and what 10–20 years of care will cost.
Compare Costs