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Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

AURORA, CO 80010-4301 View Map

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Overview of Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is located in Aurora, Colorado, providing exceptional care for residents. The facility offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services, including physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Daily activities are tailored to residents' interests, fostering a positive and uplifting environment.

(303) 364-3364

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.23/day

Overall rating

2/5

Health Inspection

1/5

Staffing

2/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 108

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

78.6%

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for

Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

16% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$11.8M

Profit

$5.5M

Proprietary home Other

Home revenue

$11,797,650.00

Profit

$5,455,413.00

Payroll costs

$5.0M

42.5% of revenue

Other operating costs

$1.3M

Total costs $6.3M

108-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

SNF/NF Dual Certification

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065001

Ownership & operating entity

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is administrated by Keating, Marissa.

Owner name: SWEETWATER AURORA OPCO LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Nursing Services, Activities, Social Services, Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Therapy

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Advanced Health Care Of Aurora

SNF

Aurora (Utah Park)

CORTEZ, DANIEL

84.3%

$15,471,163.00

$5,106,817.00

33%

51.40

5/5

4.1090

5/5

4/5

5/5

Garden Terrace at Aurora

SNF

Aurora

119

A+

WEETER, JERRY

77.5%

$12,472,615.00

$6,756,314.00

54.2%

96.90

5/5

4.3572

4/5

5/5

3/5

Aviva at Fitzsimons

SNF

Aurora (Morris Heights)

100

KCP AURORA, LLC

80.2%

$34,768,096.00

$9,941,283.00

28.6%

69.30

2/5

3.0370

2/5

1/5

5/5

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

SNF

CO 80010-4301

108

SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC

78.6%

$11,797,557.00

$5,009,287.00

42.5%

97.90

2/5

3.2343

1/5

2/5

5/5

Cardan Manor

SNF

Aurora (The Conservatory at the Plains)

Advanced Health Care Of Aurora

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Aurora (Utah Park)

Bed Count: 54

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: CORTEZ, DANIEL

CCN: 65393

Occupancy: 84.3%

Home Revenue: $15,471,163.00

Payroll Costs: $5,106,817.00

Payroll %: 33%

Avg Residents/Day: 51.40

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.1090

Health Insp Rating: 5/5

Staffing Rating: 4/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 1

Garden Terrace at Aurora

Type of care: AL MC SNF

Community: Aurora

Bed Count: 119

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: WEETER, JERRY

CCN: 65266

Occupancy: 77.5%

Home Revenue: $12,472,615.00

Payroll Costs: $6,756,314.00

Payroll %: 54.2%

Avg Residents/Day: 96.90

Overall Rating: 5/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 4.3572

Health Insp Rating: 4/5

Staffing Rating: 5/5

QM Rating: 3/5

Aviva at Fitzsimons

Type of care: AL SNF

Community: Aurora (Morris Heights)

Bed Count: 100

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: KCP AURORA, LLC

CCN: 65430

Occupancy: 80.2%

Home Revenue: $34,768,096.00

Payroll Costs: $9,941,283.00

Payroll %: 28.6%

Avg Residents/Day: 69.30

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0370

Health Insp Rating: 2/5

Staffing Rating: 1/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 2

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF AL

Community: CO 80010-4301

Bed Count: 108

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC

CCN: 65001

Occupancy: 78.6%

Home Revenue: $11,797,557.00

Payroll Costs: $5,009,287.00

Payroll %: 42.5%

Avg Residents/Day: 97.90

Overall Rating: 2/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.2343

Health Insp Rating: 1/5

Staffing Rating: 2/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Number of Fines: 3

Cardan Manor

Type of care: AL MC SNF

Community: Aurora (The Conservatory at the Plains)

Pets Allowed: No

AURORA, CO 80010-4301

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145

Total Staff

137

Employees

Contractors

39,605

Total Hours (Quarter)

Avg Staff/Day

8.7

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	27	8.9	Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	9.2	No
Certified Nursing Assistant	53	9.3	No

Staff by Category

Administration

2 staff

6.8hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

101 staff

9.2hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

1 staff

8hs shift avg

Therapy Services

12 staff

7.3hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

9 staff

10hs shift avg

Social Services

3 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

5 staff

7.6hs shift avg

Other Services

12 staff

7.7hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

0.4%

of total hours from contractors

146 contractor hours this quarter

Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Registered Nurse: 5 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	53	0	53	17,841	91	100%	9.3
Licensed Practical Nurse	21	0	21	6,361	91	100%	9.2
Registered Nurse	22	5	27	3,813	91	100%	8.9
Dental Services Staff	12	0	12	3,076	83	91%	7.7
Qualified Activities Professional	9	0	9	2,237	91	100%	10
Respiratory Therapy Technician	4	0	4	1,531	81	89%	8
Physical Therapy Assistant	4	0	4	1,058	66	73%	7.2
Qualified Social Worker	3	0	3	696	60	66%	7.7
Other Dietary Services Staff	3	0	3	656	76	84%	7.3
Administrator	1	0	1	520	65	71%	8
Dietitian	2	0	2	516	62	68%	8.1
Speech Language Pathologist	1	1	2	473	50	55%	9.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	424	53	58%	8
Occupational Therapy Aide	1	0	1	340	68	75%	5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	38	12	13%	3.1
Medical Director	0	1	1	25	15	16%	1.7

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Total Health inspections 8

67% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jun 2025

Total Health citations 52

110% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 24.8

6.5 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 43 citations

Complaint investigations 14 citations

Breakdown of citations

Critical Health citations 0

100% below Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious Health citations 9

329% above Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

Moderate Health citations 43

Minor Health citations 0

Citations history (last 3 years)

Nutrition moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Resident Rights serious citation Jun 26, 2025

Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Individual

Resident Census by Payment Source

94 Total Residents

Medicare 8 (8.5%)

Medicaid 86 (91.5%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Member Group

Family Engagement

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

Active Family Council

Active Resident Council

High-risk clinical events score 4.0

56% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score 7.6

60% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 6.1%

62% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 5.4%

68% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 11.2%

52% below Colorado average.

Falls with Major Injury 0.0%

100% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.1%

5% above Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 1.5%

2% above Colorado average.

Depressive Symptoms 5.4%

26% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 24.1%

28% above Colorado average.

Pneumococcal Vaccine 85.3%

9% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 95.7%

1% above Colorado average.

Lost Too Much Weight 4.2%

19% below Colorado average.

Short-stay resident measures

Pneumococcal Vaccine 72.9%

5% worse than Colorado average

Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average

Influenza Vaccine 90.9%

20% better than Colorado average

Total fines amount $13K

This home paid 66% less in fines than the state average.

Colorado average: $40K

Number of Fines 3

This home received 35% more fines than the state average.

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials 0

This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.

Colorado average: 0.3

Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Dec 6, 2023

$3K

Civil Money Penalty Apr 18, 2023

$1K

Civil Money Penalty Jan 26, 2023

$10K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 78.6% ↑ 7.7pp vs 2022

Net Income $5,455,413 ↑ ~$4.3M vs 2022

Total Payroll $5,069,933 ↑ ~$416K vs 2022

Profit Margin 46.2% ↑ 34.1pp vs 2022

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Metric	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	93.6%	92.1%	80.4%	109.6%	77.1%	67.6%	68.2%	77.0%	56.2%	62.7%	70.9%	78.6%
Beds	102	102	102	102	102	108	108	108	108	108	108	108
Net Income	$206,512	$69,956	-$689,384	-$1,363,371	-$975,406	-$1,078,827	$122,222	-$534,013	-$1,693,218	$443,434	$1,139,022	$5,455,413
Gross Revenue	$8,754,831	$8,811,469	$8,223,538	$8,528,467	$8,043,295	$7,579,996	$9,968,498	$10,751,851	$7,072,609	$7,595,004	$9,355,254	$11,797,557
Operating Expenses	$7,145,656	$7,189,424	$7,382,504	$8,155,432	$7,771,004	$7,750,123	$7,414,341	$8,348,637	$8,365,159	$7,870,107	$8,894,460	$9,831,288
Net Patient Revenue	$7,311,236	$7,245,480	$6,683,838	$6,791,509	$6,790,892	$6,666,935	$7,542,781	$7,808,219	$5,851,781	$7,218,719	$8,881,407	$15,286,608
Total Payroll	$4,124,059	$4,109,057	$4,047,145	$4,299,705	$4,141,807	$3,831,652	$4,087,928	$4,739,259	$4,472,278	$4,255,455	$4,653,631	$5,069,933
Profit Margin %	2.4%	0.8%	-8.4%	-16.0%	-12.1%	-14.2%	1.2%	-5.0%	-23.9%	5.8%	12.2%	46.2%
Medicare %	1.5%	1.6%	2.9%	3.2%	3.7%	4.3%	3.9%	3.5%	3.4%	9.6%	11.2%	11.3%
Medicaid %	63.7%	59.8%	53.7%	56.4%	57.7%	58.8%	86.7%	90.8%	95.3%	79.5%	83.2%	76.4%
Private %	34.8%	38.6%	43.5%	40.4%	38.7%	36.9%	9.4%	5.7%	1.3%	10.9%	5.6%	12.3%
Revenue/Day	$209	$211	$223	$228	$236	$250	$258	$257	$263	$292	$318	$494
Cost/Day	$204	$210	$247	$273	$270	$291	$254	$275	$376	$318	$318	$317
Avg Length of Stay	179.2 days	175.9 days	146.1 days	109.3 days	117.9 days	112.8 days	174.8 days	155.7 days	239.0 days	1,766.0 days	170.4 days	133.0 days

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

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.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.

Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).

Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).

CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

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

Colorado Medicaid 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).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

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.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

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.

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Lowry Hills Care and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Lowry Hills Care and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

This home usually has availability

Who this home usually serves

Mostly long-term care residents

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

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Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Breakdown of citations

Citations history (last 3 years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality of care over time

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Daily care & independence

Safety & clinical stability

Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Preventive care

Nutrition & physical health

Short-stay resident measures

Penalties and fines

Penalty History

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for Colorado Seniors

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

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

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

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