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Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 42m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 32m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 1h 49m per day | ▼ 17% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 36m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 1m per day | ▼ 80% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 25m per day | ▼ 31% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
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100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
0.7 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to University Heights Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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University Heights Care Center is located in AURORA, Colorado.
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| Life Care Center of Aurora |
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| Aviva at Fitzsimons |
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University Heights Care Center has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
University Heights Care Center has 105 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of University Heights Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
University Heights Care Center is located at 656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011.
(303) 344-0636 will put you in contact with the team at University Heights Care Center.
University Heights Care Center is in Arapahoe County.
University Heights Care Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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