Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
2936 S Yampa Way, Aurora, CO 80013
Yampa 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 Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
- Small, family-owned eight-bed assisted living home
- Wheelchair-accessible building with sprinkler and alarm systems
- Part of the Makarios group serving Denver since 1992
- Home-cooked meals with all-day dining
- Caregivers who know each of the eight residents
- Medicaid accepted for eligible residents
About Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
Yampa Makarios Assisted Living is a small, eight-bed residential assisted living home at 2936 South Yampa Way in southeast Aurora, Colorado. Part of the family-owned Makarios Assisted Living group, which has served the Denver area since 1992, it offers warm, home-like assisted living for a small group of residents. The home is built for accessibility and safety, with a wheelchair-accessible layout, a fire sprinkler system, a security alarm, and accessible bathtubs and showers.
Around-the-clock caregivers help with daily tasks and medication management, and with only eight residents, staff know each person and coordinate with outside health providers as needs change, and the home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents. Daily life centers on the rhythms of a small household, with home-cooked meals, all-day dining, a calendar of community activities and movie nights, and indoor and outdoor common areas.
The setting feels like a real home rather than an institution. The home sits in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area, a short drive from The Medical Center of Aurora. Yampa 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, wheelchair-accessible residential home for eight residents in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area. Built with a fire sprinkler system, a security alarm, and accessible bathtubs and showers, it pairs safety features with indoor and outdoor common areas in a true home setting.
Services
Around-the-clock caregivers help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management, and with only eight residents they know each person and coordinate with outside providers as needs change. The home accepts Medicaid for eligible residents.
Resident Experience
Home-cooked meals are served with all-day dining available, and the week includes community activities, movie nights, and time in the home's common areas. 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
Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
Yampa Makarios suits a family who wants a small, accessible home with safety features built in, run by the same family-owned group since 1992. 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, accessible, 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, the accessibility features, and how Medicaid is handled for a stay here.
- Comparison:
- A small, family-owned home with accessibility features built in, more intimate than the large assisted-living buildings most families compare against.
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Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Aurora, CO.
| Compared | Yampa Makarios Assisted LivingAurora, CO No Google rating yet | Nora Personal Care Assisted LivingAurora, CO· 0.7 mi No Google rating yet | Haven of Care Assisted Living at ArgonneAurora, CO· 1.2 mi No Google rating yet |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $4700/mo | $5000/mo | $5662/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living | Assisted Living |
Total beds | 8 | 6 | 8 |
Medicaid | Accepted | Not accepted | Accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | No |
Housing type | Residential | Residential | Residential |
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Yampa Makarios Assisted Living
Aurora, CO
- Starting price
- $4700/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Nora Personal Care Assisted Living
Aurora, CO· 0.7 mi
- Starting price
- $5000/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 6
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Haven of Care Assisted Living at Argonne
Aurora, CO· 1.2 mi
- Starting price
- $5662/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
2936 S Yampa Way, 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 Yampa Makarios provide?
It is a small, eight-bed residential assisted living home with around-the-clock help for daily tasks and medication management, in a wheelchair-accessible building with safety features built in.
How much does Yampa 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 Yampa Makarios accept Medicaid?
Yes, Yampa Makarios accepts Medicaid for eligible residents. A senior advisor can confirm how Colorado's Medicaid waiver applies to your situation.
Where is Yampa Makarios located?
It is at 2936 South Yampa Way in southeast Aurora near the Smoky Hill area. The Medical Center of Aurora is a short drive.
How big is Yampa 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 with all-day dining available, special diets accommodated, and snacks through the day.
What activities does Yampa Makarios offer?
Residents enjoy community activities, movie nights, social gatherings, and time outdoors in a small, home-like setting.
Does Yampa 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 Yampa 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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