Gardens Care Senior Living - Meadow Hills Assisted Living

    3828 S Eagle St, Aurora, CO, 80014
    3.8 · 4 reviews
    • Independent living
    • Assisted living
    AnonymousCurrent/former resident
    4.0

    Overall good care, occasional lapses

    I live here and overall I'm glad I did - the staff are friendly and patient, the facility is clean and home-like, meals are included and good, and my apartment has everything I need. There's an exercise area and comfy reclining chairs, hourly medication checks, and attentive care that reassured my family - honestly the best decision for me. I have seen occasional lapses in staff/care, so it may not be right for everyone.

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    Amenities

    3.75 · 4 reviews

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.7
    • Staff

      3.7
    • Meals

      4.0
    • Amenities

      4.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • friendly staff
    • welcoming and patient staff
    • clean facility
    • meals included
    • food is good
    • well-equipped apartments
    • home-like environment
    • exercise area
    • comfortable common-room seating (reclining chairs)
    • no restrictions on movement
    • active atmosphere
    • hourly medication monitoring
    • reassuring for family members
    • considered the 'best decision' by some residents/families
    • excellent care (reported by multiple reviewers)

    Cons

    • poor staff reported
    • poor care reported
    • some reviewers would not recommend for loved ones
    • no swimming pool
    • inconsistent experiences across reviewers

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the review summaries is mixed but leans positive: many reviewers emphasize a clean, home-like environment with friendly, welcoming, and patient staff, good meals, and apartments that meet residents’ needs. Multiple comments highlight confidence in the level of care — phrases such as "excellent care," "hourly medication monitoring," and "reassuring for family" point to a facility that, for many residents and families, provides dependable clinical oversight and peace of mind. Several reviewers describe the move to Meadow Hills as the "best decision," indicating strong satisfaction among a portion of the community.

    Staff and care quality are central themes with conflicting reports. On the positive side, staff are repeatedly called friendly, welcoming, and patient, and several reviewers praise the care as excellent and monitor medications hourly, which suggests attentive, structured clinical practices. These comments indicate that many families and residents experience reliable caregiving and supportive staff interactions. However, there are direct negative reports describing poor staff and poor care, and a few reviewers explicitly say they would not recommend the facility for loved ones. This polarization suggests variability in day-to-day experiences — while many encounter high-quality, reassuring care, others have had unsatisfactory interactions or incidents significant enough to warrant negative recommendations.

    Facilities and living environment receive consistent positive mentions. The property is described as clean and home-like; apartments are noted to have everything residents need. Common areas include comfortable seating such as reclining chairs, and there is an on-site exercise area that supports an active lifestyle. Meals are included and described as good, which is important for resident satisfaction. One neutral/negative facility-related note is the absence of a swimming pool; while not necessarily a deal-breaker for everyone, it is a specific amenity some prospective residents may miss.

    Independence and activity-level themes are favorable. Reviews note "no restrictions on movement" and a "more active" atmosphere, implying that residents may enjoy a degree of freedom and opportunities for engagement. This aligns with the presence of an exercise area and the overall home-like tone described by several reviewers. The combination of good food, comfortable common spaces, and activity opportunities suggests a community-oriented environment for many residents.

    Notable patterns and recommendations: the dominant pattern is positive but punctuated by serious negative reports. The presence of both glowing endorsements ("best decision," "reassuring for family") and categorical negatives ("poor staff," "not recommended") points toward inconsistent experiences that could stem from episodic staffing issues, isolated incidents, or differences in expectations among reviewers. Prospective residents and families should weigh the generally favorable comments about cleanliness, meals, and attentive medication monitoring against the existence of negative reports. When considering Meadow Hills, it would be prudent to tour the facility, speak directly with current residents and family members, ask about staffing levels and turnover, inquire how the facility handles complaints, and verify clinical oversight practices such as medication monitoring to better understand how consistent the positive attributes are in current operations.

    Location

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    About Gardens Care Senior Living - Meadow Hills Assisted Living

    Gardens Care Senior Living - Meadow Hills Assisted Living sits in Aurora, Colorado, tucked among trees and green lawns, where the views out big windows let you watch wildlife from inside as sunlight comes in and brightens up the rooms. The place holds up to 16 residents, so the staff can really keep a close eye on everyone and help when needed, whether that's with medication, laundry, meals, or just getting through the day. Each person gets their own private room and full bathroom, and the rooms come in different layouts and styles, with uniquely themed bathrooms that all have their own look. Folks get home-cooked, healthy meals, and the staff handles the cleaning too, so no one has to worry about chores or laundry. There's assisted living for those who need a hand with daily things, memory care for those with memory problems, and independent living for residents who don't need much help. The team running the place is skilled and cares a lot about making sure everyone feels safe, comfortable, and at home, and they're always around since the community is open 24 hours. Residents can spend their days joining in on activities like gardening, painting, or yoga, or just sit outside in the fresh air with views of the garden and trees. The whole building feels like a real home, with modern farmhouse touches, bright and open spaces, and a quiet, supportive environment for seniors who want both care and independence.

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