Total health inspections
3
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jan 2024
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Nursing Home · Aurora, CO
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Nursing Home · Aurora, CO
Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center is located in Aurora, Colorado. It provides 24/7 skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and memory care services. The facility aims to help residents achieve the highest level of independence for returning home or staying for long-term care.
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.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
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.
| 39m per day | ▼ 22% 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.
| 41m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
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.
| 2h 5m per day | ▼ 5% 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.
| 3h 4m per day | ▼ 6% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 6m per day | ▲ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
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.
| 28m per day | ▼ 22% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
110-bed community Rank #112 / 542Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 542 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 69 / 100 Rank #244 / 875Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 875 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.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Facilities
CountyArapahoe
Rehabilitation Services
24-Hour Staffing
ActivitiesDaily activities based on resident interest.
Operating Hours24/7
Food DescriptionFull-service dining room available.
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
13
Rank #31 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
4.33
Rank #68 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Citations history (last 5 years)
Nursing Services moderate citation
Jan 24, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jan 24, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Jan 24, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Jan 24, 2024
Corrected
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.
7.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.7
15% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.8
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
12.7%
21% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
17.8%
5% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.9%
12% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.1%
20% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
146% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
9% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.8%
22% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
21.2%
13% worse 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
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.93
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.93
28% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.30
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.23
26% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.67
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
16.5%
19% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 20.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
12.8%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 12.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.2%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
68.2%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
53.2%
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is located in AURORA, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Is Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center in a walkable area?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has a walk score of 69. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
How many beds does Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center have?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has 110 beds.
Are there photos of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Yes — there are 14 photos of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is located at 500 GENEVA ST, AURORA, CO 80010.
What is the phone number of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
(303) 364-9311 will put you in contact with the team at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center.
What county is Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center located in?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is in Arapahoe County.
Is Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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