Nursing homes in Aurora, CO
11 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Aurora, of which 1 currently carries the federal abuse flag. Arapahoe County overall has 19 certified facilities (county average rating 3.7/5). Across the 11 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 3.7/5, against 3.1/5 across the 198 rated facilities elsewhere in Colorado.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Aurora
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | Aurora | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 4/5 | no Medicaid | — | 54 |
| Aviva at Fitzsimons | Aurora | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 2/5 | no Medicaid | $7,008 | 100 |
| Beth Israel at Shalom Park | Aurora | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | 5/5 | — | 135 | |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence | Aurora | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | 4/5 | — | 120 | |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | Aurora | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | — | 218 | |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | Aurora | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 3/5 | — | 110 | |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | Aurora | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | 5/5 | $33,222 | 166 | |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | Aurora | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | 3/5 | $2,516 | 108 | |
| The Springs at St. Andrews Village | Aurora | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 1/5 | no Medicaid | $14,220 | 58 |
| University Heights Care Center | Aurora | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 4/5 | abuse | — | 105 |
| Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons | Aurora | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | 4/5 | — | 180 |
What to check in Aurora
These figures cover the 11 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 11 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 11 of these 11. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 1 facility here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it. Check: Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 8 of 11 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | 3.65 | 3.26 | Oct 24, 2024 |
| Aviva at Fitzsimons | 3.01 | 2.81 | Oct 8, 2024 |
| Beth Israel at Shalom Park | 4.53 | 4.05 | Apr 16, 2026 |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence | 4.14 | 3.71 | May 1, 2025 |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | 3.29 | 3.06 | Jan 16, 2025 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | 3.34 | 2.98 | Dec 5, 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | 4.18 | 3.65 | Apr 9, 2026 |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | 3.47 | 3.23 | May 7, 2024 |
| The Springs at St. Andrews Village | 3.07 | 2.70 | Mar 26, 2026 |
| University Heights Care Center | 3.37 | 2.86 | Aug 7, 2025 |
| Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons | 5.70 | 5.18 | Nov 21, 2024 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center at Lowry, LLC | 1.1 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Hilltop Park Post Acute | 2.2 mi | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Berkley Manor Care Center | 2.4 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| Crestmoor Care Center | 2.5 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | 3.6 mi | Greenwood Village, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Holly Heights Care and Rehabilitation | 4.1 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| City Scape Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC | 4.3 mi | Denver, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
| Highline Post Acute | 4.8 mi | Denver, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Orchard Park Health Care Center | 5.4 mi | Littleton, CO | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 | |
| Suites at Holly Creek Care Center, the | 5.6 mi | Centennial, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Parker Post Acute | 6.1 mi | Parker, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Suites at Someren Glen Care Center, the | 6.2 mi | Centennial, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Aurora area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.