St. Andrew's Village is a senior living community in Aurora designed to provide an “age in place” experience, offering independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation care all within a single campus. The community comprises a total of 264 units, including 146 independent living apartments, 60 assisted living apartments, and 58 beds designated for skilled nursing and rehabilitation care. Residents in independent living can choose from spacious one-bedroom, two-bedroom, or three-bedroom apartments, each equipped with a full kitchen, private balcony, and in-unit washer and dryer. Assisted living options include studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, all featuring kitchenettes.
The landscaped grounds at St. Andrew's Village create a welcoming environment, with beautifully maintained courtyards and various spaces for relaxation and activity. Within the community, residents have access to a range of amenities that enhance daily living and foster social connections. These include an indoor heated pool, spa, fitness and wellness center, full-service beauty salons, a massage therapy room, a cards and billiards room, and a well-stocked library. There is also an elegant dining room with private dining options, a media center, mini shopping store, and an interfaith chapel, reflecting the community’s commitment to both physical well-being and spiritual fulfillment.
Dining at St. Andrew's Village is a notable highlight, with four separate dining rooms serving independent living, assisted living, and both long-term and short-term skilled nursing residents. Menus are expansive and frequently updated with seasonal dishes and daily chef specials made from fresh, local ingredients. For independent living residents, two meals per day—breakfast and dinner—are included, with lunch available for an additional fee. Assisted living and skilled nursing residents enjoy three chef-prepared meals daily, along with snacks.
The spirit of St. Andrew’s Village thrives on active engagement and a strong sense of community. Activities are centrally shaped by resident input, with monthly outings picked from a resident “bucket list” and family members encouraged to join in the fun. Excursions can range from adventurous trips like indoor skydiving and go-cart riding to scenic travel to popular Colorado destinations such as Kenosha Pass or the Garden of the Gods. The Watermark University program offers residents opportunities for lifelong learning and enrichment, including Tai Chi, strength and balance classes, poker, painting, and technology tutorials. Regularly scheduled cultural events, educational activities, and wellness classes further add to the vibrant lifestyle available at St. Andrew’s.
Care and support at St. Andrew’s Village are tailored to resident needs, with closely knit relationships between staff and residents. The staff-to-resident ratio is maintained at 1 to 5-6 in assisted living, and 1 to 2-4 in skilled nursing, ensuring attentive and personalized care. In assisted living, residents consistently have the same caregivers, fostering trust and comfort. Medical support includes assistance with medications, incontinence care, and a range of therapy services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy, available on-site. While memory care is not provided, residents requiring wound care or diabetic management may bring in a home health agency for specialized support. Hospice and palliative care services can also be brought in as needed.
Transportation services are available both individually and for group outings, making shopping and community events accessible to all residents. Additional services such as on-site visits from physicians, a podiatrist, and a dentist are routinely scheduled. For pet lovers, St. Andrew's Village is a welcoming environment for cats and dogs, subject to management approval, and includes access to an on-site dog walker. The community enforces a non-smoking policy throughout.
Security and peace of mind are supported through features like emergency call system pendants or wrist bands, emergency pull cords in bathrooms, and motion sensors. Independent living residents sign one-year leases, while assisted living offers the flexibility of month-to-month agreements. Residents must be 62 years of age or older to live at St. Andrew’s Village. The community does not accept Medicaid as a payment option.
Opened in 2006 and renovated in 2018 and 2019, St. Andrew’s Village continues to build upon its reputation as a warm, engaging, and supportive environment for seniors seeking a dynamic, worry-free lifestyle. The community’s wide range of amenities, tailored programming, robust support services, and strong sense of fellowship make it a unique choice for seniors looking to embrace the next chapter of life with confidence and comfort.