Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is a 108-bed nursing home run by Sweetwater Care Opco LLC at 10201 E 3rd Ave in Aurora, Colorado. About 74 percent of the beds are currently filled. Residents stick around for an average of 133 days, meaning the daily workload is divided between permanent residents and people working through temporary post-hospital rehab. For payment, the business accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.
The surrounding area gets a walk score of 39 out of 100, so visitors will generally need a vehicle to run errands or get around. Inside the building, the floor staff logs about 3 hours and 14 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident every day. This 24-hour crew of RNs, LPNs, and aides handles structured physical therapy routines and provides medical oversight for post-surgery recovery.
State inspectors monitor the building through regular check-ins, and their recent reports pointed out some serious issues. They noted problems with discharge planning, late incontinence care, incorrect meal setups, poor handling of wound supplies, and a failure to protect a resident from an aggressive situation. Families looking at this facility can bring these specific safety concerns right to the front office to see what changes have been made, check if any rooms are open, and map out a time to come look around.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is administered by Marissa Keating.
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 98 | 40 | This facility has 145% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (98 vs. CO avg 40).↑ 145% worse |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jun 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
38 of 52 citations resulted from standard inspections; 9 of 52 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 52 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
504 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 65 | 0 | 65 | 18,730 | 92 | 100% | 9.4 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 0 | 18 | 5,889 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 18 | 1 | 19 | 5,076 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Dental Services Staff | 12 | 0 | 12 | 4,378 | 92 | 100% | 8.2 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 13 | 0 | 13 | 3,839 | 92 | 100% | 9.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,788 | 80 | 87% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,103 | 72 | 78% | 7.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 842 | 69 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 615 | 67 | 73% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 68% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 480 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 467 | 48 | 52% | 9.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 383 | 50 | 54% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 71 | 9 | 10% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 1 | 0 | 1 | 66 | 15 | 16% | 4.4 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 9 | 10% | 1.7 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Dec 6, 2023 · $3K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
16% of new residents, often for short stays.
55% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation from 2012–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Most new residents arrive under Medicaid (55% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 5 - 6 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
| Garden Terrace at Aurora | NH MC SNF | Aurora (South Potomac Street) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#77 / 526 |
79.6%
Facility
79.6%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#64 / 147 | +13% | 4.36
Facility
4.36
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#33 / 203 | -10% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 11
Facility
11
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#22 / 204 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#29 / 204 | - | 96 | - |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
51
Rank
#524 / 869 | Jerry Weeter | $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#85 / 207 | $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#53 / 207 | 73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility
73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#28 / 207 | 65266 | ||||
| Cadence Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Utah Park) | 54
Facility
54
CO AVG
76
Rank
#338 / 526 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#24 / 147 | +32% | 4.11
Facility
4.11
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#55 / 203 | +84% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 6
Facility
6
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#7 / 204 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#6 / 204 | 1 | 50 | - |
44
Facility
44
CO AVG
51
Rank
#547 / 869 | Daniel Cortez | $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#54 / 207 | $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#103 / 207 | 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#180 / 207 | 65393 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Southeast Crossing) | 166
Facility
166
CO AVG
76
Rank
#27 / 526 |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#135 / 147 | -55% | 3.95
Facility
3.95
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#63 / 203 | +17% | +2% | $33.2k
Facility
$33.2k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#152 / 209 | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#131 / 204 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#126 / 204 | 2 | 53 | A+ |
41
Facility
41
CO AVG
51
Rank
#568 / 869 | David Strain | $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#38 / 207 | $10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
$10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#17 / 207 | 72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility
72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#57 / 207 | 65332 | ||||
| Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community | NH MC SNF | Aurora (Sunny Vale) | 110
Facility
110
CO AVG
76
Rank
#106 / 526 |
96.3%
Facility
96.3%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#7 / 147 | +37% | 2.98
Facility
2.98
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#168 / 203 | +4% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 209 | 23
Facility
23
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#107 / 204 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#42 / 204 | 1 | 106 | - |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
51
Rank
#226 / 869 | - | $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#40 / 207 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#73 / 207 | 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#161 / 207 | 65176 | ||||
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | NH MC SNF | Aurora (Hoffman Heights) | 108
Facility
108
CO AVG
76
Rank
#120 / 526 |
74.1%
Facility
74.1%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#83 / 147 | +5% | 3.23
Facility
3.23
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#149 / 203 | -13% | -16% | $2.5k
Facility
$2.5k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#81 / 209 | 52
Facility
52
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#195 / 204 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#149 / 204 | 9 | 80 | - |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#584 / 869 | Sweetwater Care Opco LLC | $15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#103 / 207 | $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#148 / 207 | 32.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
32.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#163 / 207 | 65001 |
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is located in AURORA, Colorado.
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Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is in the Hoffman Heights neighborhood of AURORA.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is legally operated by Sweetwater Aurora Opco LLC, and administered by Marissa Keating.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 74%.
No, Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation has a no-pet policy.
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Marissa Keating is the administrator of Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation.
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