Juniper Village at Aurora

The caring staff at Juniper Village at Aurora took wonderful care of my father in the final years of his life, when he suffered from dementia. There are almost too many positive features to name, but I’m going to try. Because of the warm, sensitive attention of nurses and all others on Juniper’s staff, my father was able to live his last years securely and at peace. Everyone who worked at Juniper was trained in supporting residents with dementia. As they helped him navigate his illness, they conveyed their understanding and experience to family members (including myself) who struggled at times to communicate with my father in a way that was attuned to him. During his stay there, the pandemic occurred, and our anxieties about his safety naturally increased. Were adequate precautions undertaken to protect him? Would sufficient staff be retained during this difficult time to provide care for everyone in the facility? During this period, my confidence in Juniper increased significantly, as he remained safe, adjustments were made to prevent the spread of the virus, and my father and almost all of his fellow residents survived. The staff intuitively understood that close relatives naturally worry about their loved ones, and they gracefully reassured and offered strategies and solutions as needed. Any issue large or small that I communicated to the team was immediately addressed. Charges increased only very gradually as my father’s status progressed and he needed more care. His room and bathroom were consistently kept clean and his possessions safeguarded. Administrative staff were always communicative. I never needed to escalate any matter, but I always knew how to reach the management if it were necessary. Auxiliary services such as physical, occupational, and speech therapy were integrated with Juniper’s care for my father, in addition to an evolving menu of stimulating social and artistic activities that brought residents together. When we gathered friends and family f

Juniper Village at Aurora has 40 reviews with a 4.5 rating after being in business for 29 years! Food for thought when shopping around for a place to leave your loved one! Believe me if I would have been stronger and not exhausted from caring for my mother for over six years and at my wits end I would have NEVER left my mother there. She died within approximately two months of being there from an Ecoli infection causing a-fib blood sepsis, congestive heart failure, blood clots and ultimately severely and irreversible impacting her cognition to the point where she could no longer talk or eat! The night I had her taken by ambulance from Juniper she was propped in a chair in the dining room suffering and completely out of it she was in A-fib and apparently had been for days. The most harrowing and tragic experience we as a family had to face and one I have to live with every day is for making the decision to place her there. I never received one word of condolence from the director not even a card when my mother was taken from that place to the hospital where she stayed for two weeks and then straight to hospice where she passed. In fact I had to pay them 8 k for the month she was not there and although I had given them 30 days notice their business manager called on the day of my mother’s funeral to say they had mistakenly processed 5k out of my account, which fortunately did not go through because I had to go that day to my bank to put a stop payment on the withdrawal. Not everything that glitters is gold and not everything that looks pristine, clean and shiny is!! This situation did not come out of left field the very first day I had to complain about the dirty bathroom and I came one day to find my mother’s soiled laundry pile up in her closet. This is a cautionary tale of regret, suffering and something that can never be resolved or remedied or forgotten! Make sure to do a thorough research before choosing this place for your loved one!

UPDATE: 9/14/26 Special thanks to Maria, Daniel, Annette, Juan and all the caregivers who help my mom on a daily basis. They are so patient and professional Also appreciate Eddie for the delicious quality meals. During a recent hospitalization, my mom lost weight, but after returning to Juniper Village, she quickly regained the pounds. We are so grateful to everyone at Juniper Village. ************** My mom has gained 7 pounds since moving into Juniper Village end of February. That's 7 pounds in 2 1/2 months! My mom is thriving. The staff are amazing too. Since I visit almost every day, I've observed the caregivers and how they interact with the residents. The quality of the care provided is outstanding. They clearly have experience and training in dealing with advanced dementia cases. So patient and caring. Thanks to Maria, Annette, Daniel, Juan...and everyone...You have to be a very special person to do this kind of work. ************** My mom recently moved to Juniper Village at Aurora. I wanted to give a special shout-out to the kitchen manager, Eddie, and staff for preparing delicious menus and good quality food. My mom enjoys it very much. It's not the cheap pre-made, processed, overly salty, artificially sweet crap she was getting at the other facility. At Juniper Village, the meals are healthy and high quality. Homemade soup is served every day! Eating is the only activity that my mom enjoys. She is especially happy when her daughters join her and appreciate the food. "Seeing the kids fed" gives her joy. My mom looks forward to the meals and eats everything. She is one of the last to leave the dining room. I wouldn't be surprised if my mom has gained a few pounds since moving to Juniper Village. Thank you Eddie and staff, for the delicious meals. They are appreciated by the residents and guests alike.