Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living

Frontier Valley Independent and Assisted Living occupies two connected buildings on a single Aurora campus, one wing set up for independent living and the other for assisted living support. That layout lets couples or longtime friends stay under one roof even if their care needs diverge, without moving across town when one of them needs more help. Families comparing this private-pay community against Medicaid-funded options nearby should confirm which wing fits their current needs before choosing an apartment.

The two buildings sit side by side on the same property, each built around private apartments rather than shared rooms, which keeps the hallways feeling more like a residential street than an institution. Combined, the campus holds 120 residents split between its independent and assisted sides. Staff who work across both buildings handle personal care, medication timing, and help getting dressed for residents who need it, while independent living residents keep more freedom on their side of campus and can add support later if their health changes.

Because the assisted side is built around help with everyday tasks, residents whose main need is that kind of daily support tend to do well there. Independent living starts around $4,200 a month, and assisted living apartments run closer to $5,500 depending on the level of support required. Frontier Valley bills privately and doesn't participate in Medicaid, so families need to plan for the full cost out of pocket rather than counting on state assistance.

Frontier Valley sits in Aurora's Tollgate Crossing neighborhood, in Arapahoe County, where residential blocks meet newer retail development. Southlands and the Aurora Town Center are both close enough for groceries, pharmacy runs, and errands. Stanley Marketplace, a former aircraft hangar turned food hall a short drive away, offers residents a rotating set of food vendors for a casual outing. The Anschutz Medical Campus, just minutes from the community, houses UCHealth's flagship hospital, affiliated with the University of Colorado, putting specialized and emergency care close by.

Maintenance requests get handled quickly, and residents and families who raise concerns say leadership follows up on them. Both buildings allow cats and dogs, so residents don't have to give up a pet to move in. The rate structure also gives pricing consideration to veterans and residents on tighter budgets. There's no memory care program or nursing wing here, so dementia care beyond what assisted living covers isn't something this community provides directly.

Ownership here is local and independent; there's no parent chain making decisions from another state, so pricing and staffing stay with the team on site. Families considering a move for a parent or spouse can tour both buildings and ask staff how care adjusts as needs change over time.