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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045 (opens Google Maps) · Adams County · (720) 857-6400· 180 certified beds · avg 128 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 2003 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
3/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Nov 21, 2024
1
Serious findings on record
most recent Jun 28, 2023
$0
Fines, last 3 years
5.70
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Jun 28, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · Jun 28, 2023 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Aug 1, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 18 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. F-0880
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. F-0657
View all 18 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 21, 2024 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide routine dental care and 24-hour emergency dental care for residents. · F-0790 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Nov 21, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives. · F-0806 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not run an ongoing quality assurance committee that reviews care problems and creates plans to fix them. · F-0867 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not provide care that took into account residents' past trauma or their cultural backgrounds. Care is supposed to be sensitive to what residents have lived through and where they come from. · F-0699 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · F-0757 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758 |
| Jun 28, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide residents with enough to drink, or with drinks matching their needs and preferences, to keep them properly hydrated. · F-0807 |
| Jan 20, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · F-0600 |
| Jan 20, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle. · F-0679 |
| Jan 20, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail. · F-0698 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (7 → 8).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2020
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 1
2024
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2023 | 7 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2024 | 8 | 0 | F |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityColorado averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 5.70
Colorado average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 1.40
Colorado average: 0.86
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 5.18
Colorado average: 3.44
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 5.70 | 3.89 | 3.95 | top 6% in Colorado; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 1.40 | 0.86 | 0.69 | top 7% in Colorado; top 6% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 5.18 | 3.44 | 3.50 | top 5% in Colorado; top 5% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.94 | 0.61 | 0.48 | top 11% in Colorado; top 7% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 94.0 | 47.1 | 45.8 | bottom 1% in Colorado; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 100.0 | 44.6 | 42.9 | bottom 1% in Colorado; bottom 1% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 4.67, RN 1.14, weekend 4.24.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (4.67 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Individual
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hsu, Carrie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Hsu, Carrie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Simmons, Ranell | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| Simmons, Ranell | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
All 4 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
- "How do residents get routine dental care, and what happens if someone has a dental emergency at night?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 94% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 83 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aviva at Fitzsimons | 0.6 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| University Heights Care Center | 1.7 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | 2.2 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | 2.4 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Center at Lowry, LLC | 3.2 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence | 4.0 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | 4.3 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Hilltop Park Post Acute | 4.4 mi | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Berkley Manor Care Center | 4.8 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | 4.8 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Crestmoor Care Center | 4.9 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC | 5.0 mi | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Adams, CO — 14 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Villas at Sunny Acres, the — Thornton, CO · overall 2/5abuse
- Brighton Care Center — Brighton, CO · overall 4/5
- Center at Northridge, LLC, the — Westminster, CO · overall 5/5
- Clear Creek Care Center — Westminster, CO · overall 3/5
- Irondale Post Acute — Commerce City, CO · overall 2/5SFF
- Life Care Center of Westminster — Westminster, CO · overall 3/5
- Malley Transitional Care Center — Northglenn, CO · overall 2/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065380.