Life Care Center of Aurora

Life Care Center of Aurora is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of Aurora

14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 View Map

Life Care Center of Aurora is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Life Care Center of Aurora

Nestled in a charming suburb, the Life Care Center of Aurora is a haven of healing where short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and postoperative recovery are provided with compassion and care. The community boasts a lively and energetic atmosphere, where residents can feel right at home while receiving the best service possible. When it comes to healthcare services, they don’t compromise on quality. They offer a range of services, from IV therapy to wound care, social services, case management, discharge planning, and much more.

From a beauty salon and barbershop to bedside and bathroom call lights, internet access, and even a library, the home strives to meet every need. Their landscaped grounds offer a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection, while their full-time activity director ensures that residents are engaged and entertained.  Overall, Life Care Center of Aurora’s dedicated team of professionals is committed to ensuring that every aspect of your well-being is taken care of with the utmost attention and empathy.

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The community administrator leads Life Care Center of Aurora with dedication and professionalism, ensuring the highest standards of care and service for residents. They oversee daily operations and foster a warm, supportive environment tailored to senior living needs.

Home Information LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
  • Occupancy trails most facilities in the state, suggesting excess open capacity. The facility operates with a larger bed count than most state competitors, supporting broader intake. Residents generally stay for shorter periods than state peers, pointing to quicker turnover.

  • Home revenue ranks in the upper tier statewide, reflecting strong billing volume. Payroll spending sits in the top tier, showing a strong investment in staffing resources. Total income mirrors statewide norms, reflecting a balanced margin profile.

  • Medicare nights track the statewide midpoint, keeping volumes steady. Medicaid nights sit above most state facilities, underscoring deep Title XIX coverage. Private pay nights lead the state, showing strong demand from market-rate residents.

Occupancy
Beds
166
Occupancy
59.1%
Total Bed Days Available
54020
Avg. Length of Stay
56 days
Avg. Residents per Day
113
Finance
Home Revenue
$16,831,549.00
Payroll Costs
$8,311,656.00
Profit
$-641,150.00
Total Home Costs
$13,868,941.00
Payroll % of Revenue Info Percentage of home revenue spent on payroll costs.
49.4%
House Specifics:
CCN
65332
Owner Name
STRAIN, DAVID
Rural vs. Urban
Urban
County
Arapahoe
Type of Control
Proprietary — Individual
Operations
Total Admissions
591
Total Discharges
589
% Medicaid Admissions
13%
% Medicare Admissions
20%
% Private Pay Admissions
67%
% Medicaid Discharges
13%
% Medicare Discharges
21%
% Private Pay Discharges
67%
Quality Ratings
Overall Rating Info CMS 5-star rating based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
4 / 5
Health Inspection Rating Info Rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3 / 5
Staffing Rating Info Rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4 / 5
QM Rating Info Quality Measures rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5 / 5
Nurse Hours / Resident / Day Info Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3.95 hrs
Number of Fines
2
Medicaid, Medicare & Private
Medicare Nights Info Number of resident nights paid by Medicare for short-term or rehab care.
18376
Medicaid Nights Info Resident nights covered by Medicaid for long-term care or support services.
3174
Free Market Nights Info Nights paid privately by residents or families, without Medicare/Medicaid coverage.
11614
Bed community size
166-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 41 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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About this community

License Status
Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 65332

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Aurora is administrated by Lee, Jennifer.

Owner: ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Aurora

Skilled Nursing
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare
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Address 4.8 miles from city center

Address 14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

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Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

166
Total Staff
162
Employees
4
Contractors
48,059
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse249.1 No
Licensed Practical Nurse218 No
Certified Nursing Assistant697.7 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
116 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
30 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
90 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant6906922,66991100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse210216,97591100%8
Registered Nurse240246,47891100%9.1
Clinical Nurse Specialist4042,0808088%8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,42791100%6.6
Physical Therapy Assistant6061,2306673%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician8081,1197582%8
Mental Health Service Worker2028996470%7.7
RN Director of Nursing2025746571%8.4
Qualified Social Worker4045526470%7.4
Dietitian1015406875%7.9
Physical Therapy Aide3035387279%7.4
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Dental Services Staff1015096470%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014776268%7.7
Speech Language Pathologist4044766369%7
Occupational Therapy Aide6063884853%7.3
Occupational Therapy Assistant0336278%8.8
Medical Director0112933%9.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Aug 2021 – Feb 2024)

5
Inspections
28
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
2
Serious (G-I)
5.6
Citations/Inspection
Feb 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
26
Serious (G-I)
2
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
15
54% of total
Resident Rights
3
11% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
7% of total
Infection Control
1
4% of total
Administration
1
4% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
4% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 25
Complaint Investigations 3
State Comparison (CO)
Avg Citations (State)
24.8
This Facility: 28
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Feb 27, 2024 E PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D PharmacyF0761 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0685 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0687 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0693 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0695 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Quality of CareF0790 Corrected
Feb 27, 2024 D Resident RightsF0554 Corrected
Oct 09, 2023 E Quality of CareF0678 Corrected
May 04, 2023 E Care PlanningF0660 Corrected
May 04, 2023 E Care PlanningF0661 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Quality of CareF0686 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 G Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Dec 01, 2022 D Resident RightsF0584 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 F AdministrationF0839 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 E NutritionF0812 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 E Quality of CareF0679 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 E Quality of CareF0680 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 D Quality of CareF0740 Corrected
Aug 05, 2021 D Resident RightsF0574 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
102 Total Residents
Medicare 9 (8.8%)
Medicaid 63 (61.8%)
Private Pay/Other 30 (29.4%)
Specialized Care Beds
27 Total Specialty Beds
16.3% of Bed Capacity
27
Other Specialized Rehab Beds
16.3%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
5.2 Score
42% better than avg State avg: 9.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
9.5 Score
50% better than avg State avg: 18.8

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
5.8%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.6%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.9%
Depressive Symptoms
1.5%
Falls with Major Injury
0.9%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.6%
Antipsychotic Use
12.3%
Walking Ability Worsened
8.6%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
5.1%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
14.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
91.4% 19% better than avg State: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.0% 29% better than avg State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
85.5% 13% better than avg State: 75.6%

Penalties & 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 $33K State avg: $40K 16% better than avg
Number of Fines 1 State avg: 2.2
Compared to State Average Facility: $33K | State Avg: $40K
Penalty History

Showing all 1 penalties (Feb 2024 - Feb 2024)

Feb 27, 2024 Civil Money Penalty
$33K
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Official government program page
  • General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics:
    Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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