---
title: "Aurora Senior Living Move Guide | Above & Beyond"
description: "Step by step guide to moving into senior living in Aurora, with Colorado cost ranges, Anschutz discharge timelines, and the county paperwork families need. Free help."
url: "https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/locations/aurora/move-guide"
updated: "2026-10-23"
---

# Aurora Senior Living Move Guide

Moving into senior living in Aurora takes four steps: name the care level, set the budget, tour buildings that already fit both, then finish the nurse assessment and move in. Aurora discharges from Anschutz often close in days. Planned moves take two to four weeks. Our help is free.

## What are the steps to move into senior living in Aurora?

These are the four steps we walk with every Aurora family, in this order. Skipping the first two is what leads to tours that go nowhere.

Want the wider version of this process? [See how working with us works](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/how-it-works) and [what our move-in support covers](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/move-in-support).

## How long does the move take?

Three timelines cover almost every Aurora family who calls us. Find yours, and you will know what the next week looks like.

Discharge set for this week? [See what we can do in 48 hours](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/urgent).

## What does the move cost in Aurora?

Aurora is usually the best value inside the metro, so most quotes land at or below the middle of these statewide ranges. Southeast Aurora near Southlands is the exception. Budget for a one time community fee too, usually about one month of rent.

| Room type | Lower end | Higher end |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Independent living |  |  |
| One bedroom | $3,200 | $4,800 |
| Studio | $2,500 | $4,200 |
| Assisted living |  |  |
| One bedroom | $5,200 | $7,500 |
| Studio | $4,500 | $6,500 |
| Memory care |  |  |
| Private room | $6,800 | $9,500 |
| Shared room | $5,800 | $7,800 |
| Skilled nursing and rehab |  |  |
| Private room | $9,500 | $13,000 |
| Semi-private room | $8,500 | $11,500 |
| Respite care |  |  |
| Daily rate | $200 | $400 |

Ranges reflect what our advisors see across Colorado communities. Your actual cost depends on care needs and location. Last reviewed September 2026.

## What paperwork should you gather first?

Aurora spans two counties, which changes who handles benefits. Gather these before the assessment is scheduled, and confirm whether the address sits in Arapahoe County or Adams County.

- Photo ID, insurance cards, and the Medicare or Medicaid number
- Hospital discharge summary and the current medication list from the prescribing provider
- Recent physician records, plus a TB test result if the community requires one
- Medical power of attorney, financial power of attorney, and any advance directive
- Proof of income and assets for an EBD waiver, filed with Arapahoe County or Adams County human services depending on the address

Choosing the care level first? Compare [assisted living](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/assisted-living), [memory care](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/memory-care), and [independent living](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/independent-living). For local specifics, see [senior living help in Aurora](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/locations/aurora) and [every Colorado area we serve](https://www.aboveandbeyondseniorliving.com/locations).

## Frequently asked questions

### How fast can we move into senior living in Aurora after a hospital discharge?

### What does a move into Aurora senior living cost each month?

### Which county handles Medicaid paperwork for an Aurora move?

### Can we move in over a weekend in Aurora?

### Do Aurora families pay you anything?