Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (71% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.
Owned by David Dunyon and located on South Abilene Street, The Springs at St Andrew’s Village is a 58-bed nursing home in Aurora, Colorado. It takes Medicare and private pay, offering ways for short-term post-acute care and longer-term nursing residence. The facility runs at about 60 percent occupancy, averaging a stay length of roughly 58 days, reflecting a mix of rehabilitation residents and those who need active skilled nursing care.
Daily nursing support totals roughly 3 hours 30 minutes per resident day, with nursing staff including registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses spread throughout the day. That level of diligent care supports residents needing substantial assistance with daily activities and active medical oversight. The neighborhood scores 38 for walkability, meaning some errands can be done on foot, but most trips necessitate a car. For residents with nearby family or visitors who drive to visit, the setting works well.
Inspections have centered on medication management and infection control practices as zones of operational focus.
Touring in person, for families considering the home, will provide a clear picture of The Springs at St Andrew’s Village’s setup, staffing presence, and everyday routines.
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village is administered by Emily Amschel.
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 33 | 40 | This facility has 18% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (33 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 18% better |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Mar 2024
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,179 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 32 | 11 | 43 | 9,885 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 19 | 28 | 3,021 | 92 | 100% | 10.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 19 | 32 | 2,490 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,151 | 80 | 87% | 7.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,895 | 78 | 85% | 6.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 10 | 0 | 10 | 1,660 | 79 | 86% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 13 | 0 | 13 | 1,256 | 85 | 92% | 6.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,146 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,050 | 68 | 74% | 8.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 986 | 74 | 80% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 594 | 66 | 72% | 9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 519 | 66 | 72% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 59 | 64% | 8.7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 493 | 48 | 52% | 10.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 149 | 17 | 18% | 8.3 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 11 | 12 | 13% | 0.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 3 | 3% | 2.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1% | 5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
71% of new residents, often for short stays.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (71% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Garden Terrace at Aurora | NH MC SNF | Aurora (South Potomac Street) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#77 / 526 |
79.6%
Facility
79.6%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#64 / 147 | +13% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#33 / 203 | -10% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 11
Facility
11
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#22 / 204 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#29 / 204 | - | 96 | - |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
51
Rank
#524 / 869 | Jerry Weeter | $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#85 / 207 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#53 / 207 | 73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#28 / 207 | 65266 | ||||
| Cadence Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Utah Park) | 54
Facility
54
CO AVG
76
Rank
#338 / 526 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#24 / 147 | +32% | 4.11
Facility
4.11
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#55 / 203 | +84% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 6
Facility
6
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#7 / 204 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#6 / 204 | 1 | 50 | - |
44
Facility
44
CO AVG
51
Rank
#547 / 869 | Daniel Cortez | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#54 / 207 | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#103 / 207 | 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#180 / 207 | 65393 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Southeast Crossing) | 166
Facility
166
CO AVG
76
Rank
#27 / 526 |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#135 / 147 | -55% | 3.95
Facility
3.95
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#63 / 203 | +17% | +2% | $33.2k
Facility
$33.2k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#152 / 209 | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#131 / 204 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#126 / 204 | 2 | 53 | A+ |
41
Facility
41
CO AVG
51
Rank
#568 / 869 | David Strain | $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#38 / 207 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#17 / 207 | 72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#57 / 207 | 65332 | ||||
| Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community | NH MC SNF | Aurora (Sunny Vale) | 110
Facility
110
CO AVG
76
Rank
#106 / 526 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#7 / 147 | +37% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#168 / 203 | +4% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 23
Facility
23
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#107 / 204 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#42 / 204 | 1 | 106 | - |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
51
Rank
#226 / 869 | - | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#40 / 207 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#73 / 207 | 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#161 / 207 | 65176 | ||||
| The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village | NH SNF | Aurora (Heather Gardens) | 58
Facility
58
CO AVG
76
Rank
#320 / 526 |
60.3%
Facility
60.3%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#106 / 147 | -14% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#109 / 203 | +39% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#45 / 204 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#108 / 204 | 1 | 35 | - |
38
Facility
38
CO AVG
51
Rank
#596 / 869 | David Dunyon | $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#157 / 207 | $4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#161 / 207 | 67.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
67.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#115 / 207 | 65388 |
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village is located in Aurora, Colorado.
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The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village is in the Heather Gardens neighborhood of Aurora.
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village is legally operated by Prairie Waters Healthcare, Inc., and administered by Emily Amschel.
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village has a walk score of 38. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village's occupancy is 60%.
No, The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village has a no-pet policy.
The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Emily Amschel is the administrator of The Springs at St Andrew‘s Village.
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