Total staff
117
Employees
43
Contractors
74
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Aspendale Littleton
Independent Living · Littleton, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Aspendale Littleton
Independent Living · Littleton, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Aspendale Littleton accepts Medicare and private pay.
Aspendale Littleton is an active independent living community in Littleton, CO, that has luxurious amenities and dedicated services for those 55+. Featuring resort-style amenities, the community doubles its efforts to keep older adults comfortable while promoting a lively environment. Daily activities, a gourmet kitchen, and maintenance services are also offered, so residents have a maintenance-free living. With its commitment to enriching residents’ living experiences, the community’s spaces are thoughtfully designed to foster connections.
Educational seminars, game nights, and local group trips are just some of the life enrichment programs that residents can participate in to explore new interests and gain fun experiences. A pool, an exterior courtyard with grills, and raised garden beds also provide residents with more options for leisure. Bergen Reservoirs, recreation sites, and local amenities also surround the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This independent living community has luxurious amenities that aim to provide older adults with the finest retirement experience, making it an ideal option for senior living in Colorado.
Quality ratings
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 10th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 10th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 0m per day
Rank #10 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 10th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Colorado avg
+56%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
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.
| 8h 43m per day |
Types of Care at Aspendale Littleton
Independent Living
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
55.3%
Rank #150 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
82 days
Occupancy rate
55.3%
Rank #150 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 150th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
82 days
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #156 / 187Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 187 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Minimum Age55
State-Of-The-Art Fitness Center
Resort-Style Pool & Spa
Creative Arts Studio
Tv Lounge & Card Room
Great Room & Demonstration Kitchen
Exterior Courtyard With Grills & Dining Areas
Firepit & Seating Area
Outdoor Deck Overlooking Courtyard
Community Raised Garden Beds
Dog Park
Covered Surface Parking Spots & Garages
Bike Storage Room
ActivitiesA diverse calendar of events including culinary classes and excursions.
Specific ProgramsCulinary classes, Educational seminars, Game nights, Arts & crafts events, Cooking & pot-luck parties, Local group excursions
Operating HoursSunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM, Monday-Friday: 9:00 AM - 6:00 PM, Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Food DescriptionAspendale Littleton offers a vibrant dining experience with a diverse menu.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
5.57:1
192% better than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
17
Average shift
11 hours
33% better than Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
17,217
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
35
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
21
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
56
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
11.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
36.6%
6,307 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 35
Registered Nurse: 24
Licensed Practical Nurse: 14
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 21 | 35 | 56 | 8,888 | 92 | 100% | 11.4 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 24 | 35 | 4,499 | 92 | 100% | 11 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 14 | 21 | 2,704 | 91 | 99% | 11.1 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 376 | 47 | 51% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 152 | 19 | 21% | 8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 70 | 14 | 15% | 5 |
56 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
35 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
21 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
99%
2 Administrator
% of Days
72%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
51%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
21%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
15%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023
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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$13K Rank #96 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 182 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
66% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
1
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$13K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Aug 31, 2023 · $13K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 31, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Aug 31, 2023
$13K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.6
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.6
6% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.4
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
24.4
30% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
26.2%
63% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.7%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.4%
59% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
6.1%
58% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.6%
12% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
86.4%
9% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
100.0%
31% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.3%
61% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
21 days
Private pay
84% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
3 - 4 months
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
21
Private pay or other
21
100% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Aspendale Littleton based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
55.3%
↓ 18.5pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3.5M
↓ ~$257.2K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$4.1M
↓ ~$128.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-36.0%
↓ 11.8pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.7M
Operating loss
-$3.5M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$9.7M Rank #117 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 117th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$3.5M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #143 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$4.1M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #143 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 143rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$9.0M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.2M
What does this home offer?
Minimum Age: 55 Years Old
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Dining Services
Exercise Programs
Social and Recreational Activities
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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Independent Living in Colorado
Aspendale Littleton is located in Littleton, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Aspendale Littleton
What neighborhood is Aspendale Littleton in?
Aspendale Littleton is in the Belleview Acres And Farms neighborhood.
Is Aspendale Littleton in a walkable area?
Aspendale Littleton has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Aspendale Littleton?
field_administrator is the administrator of Aspendale Littleton.
Are there photos of Aspendale Littleton?
Yes — there are 8 photos of Aspendale Littleton in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Aspendale Littleton?
Aspendale Littleton is located at 5355 S Alkire Cir, Littleton, CO 80127.
What is the phone number of Aspendale Littleton?
(303) 970-9155 will put you in contact with the team at Aspendale Littleton.
Is Aspendale Littleton Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Aspendale Littleton is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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