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Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living

11265 E Mississippi Ave

3.5(11 ratings)· Aurora average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

What Families Think

Reviews for Canterbury Gardens are mixed but skew negative, with multiple families describing unresponsive admissions staff, unclear communication about room availability, and concerns about caregiver attentiveness and billing. One reviewer, however, described the staff as caring and the community as clean and welcoming.

The Good

  • One reviewer called staff caring and kind
  • Community described as clean by one reviewer
  • Residents described as friendly

The Bad

  • Several reviewers report unresponsive or unprofessional admissions staff
  • Multiple reports of rooms unavailable after move-in was arranged
  • One report of caregivers ignoring calls for help
  • One report of no transportation to medical appointments
  • One report of billing issues despite Medicaid coverage

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Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living is a senior living community in Aurora, Colorado offering Assisted Living and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.5 out of 5 across 11 reviews.

About Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living

Canterbury Gardens is an independent and assisted living community in Aurora, Colorado, offering both care types under one roof. Amenities include 24-hour staff, emergency call systems, private rooms, restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, medication management, gathering spaces, social activities, cable or satellite television, and wheelchair accessibility.

Reviews are mixed. One reviewer described caring and kind staff with clean facilities and good food. Others reported significant challenges with responsiveness, communication, and basic operations. Common concerns cited include difficulty reaching staff by phone or obtaining timely responses, administrative disorganization affecting move-in processes, and inadequate attention to resident requests for assistance.

Types of Care at Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living

Assisted LivingIndependent Living

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living

3.5overall · 11 ratings combined

3.5★ on Google (11)

David Mcdaniel

Aug 2024

via Google ↗

Drove 40 min to check out a room and the person who was in charge of showing rooms was on a break. They refused to provide a time frame for their return and also were not helpful in the least. They offered to show us a room listing on line but that was already done and now was the step for a in person viewing. Poorly managed place and just really awful customer service.

Britney Coyle (Bjc)

Jul 2019

via Google ↗

Horrible! Unresponsive staff. Let 7 voice mails with no response, then i left a note & finally received a response. After going through the intake process & being accepted, we show up on move in day only to find out that now there is no room. Beyond irritating experience!

Jill Quede

Jun 2019

via Google ↗

THIS PLACE IS HORRIBLE! ONLY GO HERE IF YOU WANT YOUR LOVED ONE TO DIE OF NEGLECT. If there was a negative rating, I'd give that. They do not provide transportation to medical appts, the food is awful, the "care givers" ignore calls for help from residents, they are lazy & rude, most of them can't read English, they cannot keep admin or maintenance staff, they Never follow thru on anything, holes in the walls, heater on full blast all year with broken thermostat, no help provided even though they promise it, they present residents with bills for back rent a year later, even though it's paid by Medicaid, foreign staff members have broken 3 tower fans which i paid for personally. This place is awful.

Dan Carson

Jun 2019

via Google ↗

I have found this place to be very decent. Caring kind staff, good food, clean (I have not encountered bed bugs nor fire hazards and I trained as an EMT and firefighter) love this place. Residents friendly as well.

Tonton Mafu

Aug 2016

via Google ↗

I was initially awed by the staff, and one resident in particular who were so helpful and friendly on an impromptu visit to Canterbury Gardens. I was directed to their admissions coordinator/marketing director Diana Morefield for further assistance, which is where my experience became unpleasant. I had been leaving messages, and going back and forth with Ms. Morefield for a number of weeks trying to get my mothers medical records to her "clinical team" for a "clinical assessment" however she initially stated she never received the documents, then stated she received them, but not to worry because there was space, then later being told that the clinical team was out, and so was she, and she had no time frame on when anyone would be able to get an answer. In inquiring about the normal timeline, I asked if it was a good idea for me to continue to reach out to her, and she angrily advised me not to call anymore, that she would call me. Ms. Morefield continued on yelling that "They Do Not Hold Rooms!" As an admissions coordinator it is unfortunate that the party in charge is running people away opposed to remaining professional and explaining the admissions process truthfully, and in a compassionate manner. I am looking for a stable "home" for my loved one, not a room. I really felt that this was going to be a good place for my mother, but feel blessed that I was able to get a glimpse of what could have turned out to be a poor experience for my loved one if she would have became a resident of this facility. It is unfortunate that the entire facility is negatively impacted by one person, however Ms. Diana Morefield is the first point of contact that most family members encounter when attempting to enter this assisted living/independent care environment. Her unprofessionalism, and uncaring demeanor are a poor representation and add to the stigma of how senior facilities are ran by money mongers instead of people who truly have a passion for securing a comfortable, safe, long-term environment for the elderly.

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What types of care does Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living offer?

Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living offers Assisted Living and Independent Living.

Where is Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living located?

Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living is located at 11265 E Mississippi Ave in Aurora, Colorado.

What do families say about Canterbury Gardens Independent and Assisted Living?

Reviews for Canterbury Gardens are mixed but skew negative, with multiple families describing unresponsive admissions staff, unclear communication about room availability, and concerns about caregiver attentiveness and billing. One reviewer, however, described the staff as caring and the community as clean and welcoming.

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