Total staff
112
Employees
94
Contractors
18
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Cadence Aurora
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Aurora, 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.
Cadence Aurora
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Aurora, 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.
Cadence Aurora accepts Medicare and private pay.
Located conveniently close to freeway access and popular destinations like Jewell Wetlands Park, Cadence Aurora offers the best of both worlds – easy accessibility to the community and natural beauty right at its doorstep. With a focus on assisted living and memory care, this community in Aurora, the community strikes the perfect balance between assistance and independence, ensuring that residents have the support they need while maintaining a sense of autonomy and freedom.
Cadence Aurora is committed to creating a vibrant and engaging lifestyle for its residents. The community bistro serves as a cozy gathering spot for friends to connect over coffee, while the personal raised gardens provide a serene space for nature lovers to indulge in their passion. The courtyard and walk paths offer opportunities for leisurely strolls and enjoying the outdoors, and the on-site salon and barber ensure that residents can always look and feel their best. For those who love creativity and entertainment, the theater, game room, and art studio provide ample outlets for self-expression and leisurely pursuits. With studio to one-bedroom options, Cadence Aurora provides a unique and enriching experience for retirees seeking a place to call home in the beautiful Aurora.
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 50th 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 50th 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.
4h 7m per day
Rank #50 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 50th 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
+6%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +29% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 4h 12m per day | ▲ 29% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy rate
84.3%
Rank #68 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. 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
29 days
Walk Score: 44 / 100 Rank #549 / 874Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 549th out of 874 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.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
2.20:1
17% better than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
40
Average shift
8.2 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
30,049
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.
RN Staff
29 total: 11 full-time employees and 18 contractors.
29
29 total: 11 full-time employees and 18 contractors.
29
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.9 hoursLicensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
All 7 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
7
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.4 hoursCertified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
All 39 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
39
All 39 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
39
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursContractor 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
3.5%
1,041 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 18
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 | 39 | 0 | 39 | 14,462 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 11 | 18 | 29 | 4,615 | 92 | 100% | 10.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,489 | 91 | 99% | 9.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,084 | 82 | 89% | 7.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 11 | 0 | 11 | 1,654 | 80 | 87% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,033 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 766 | 66 | 72% | 8.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 546 | 69 | 75% | 6.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 489 | 67 | 73% | 7.3 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 458 | 64 | 70% | 7.2 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 39 | 42% | 11.2 |
39 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
29 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
7 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
99%
7 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
89%
11 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
87%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
71%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
72%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
75%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
72%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
73%
2 Administrator
% of Days
66%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
70%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
42%
Penalties and fines
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
$9K Rank #86 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 86th 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.
78% 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
$9K
Colorado average
$40K
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
97.6%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.6%
60% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
93.6%
24% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
95% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
5% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
28 days
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
51
Medicare
47
92.2% of residents
Private pay or other
4
7.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
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 Cadence Aurora based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
84.3%
↑ 5.2pp vs 2022
Net Income
$477.6K
↓ ~$255.1K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$6.2M
↑ ~$706.5K vs 2022
Profit Margin
3.1%
↓ 1.9pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.5M
Profit
$477.6K
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.5M Rank #48 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th 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.
Profit
$477.6K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #89 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th 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.
$6.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #89 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 89th 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.
$8.8M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$15.0M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Cadence Aurora's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 4.07 miles to nearest hospital (Children's Hospital Colorado - Pediatric Gastroenterology)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Cadence Aurora
What neighborhood is Cadence Aurora in?
Cadence Aurora is in the Utah Park neighborhood.
Is Cadence Aurora in a walkable area?
Cadence Aurora has a walk score of 44. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Are there photos of Cadence Aurora?
Yes — there are 5 photos of Cadence Aurora in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the phone number of Cadence Aurora?
(303) 750-1891 will put you in contact with the team at Cadence Aurora.
Is Cadence Aurora Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Cadence Aurora is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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