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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
University Heights Care Center is a 105-bed nursing home that provides extended skilled nursing and long-term care within a suburban neighborhood. The facility serves residents with layered clinical needs, logging a 537-day average length of stay and running close to its full building capacity. Its funding structure handles a standard mix of Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay accounts. Because the building sits in a car-dependent neighborhood with a walkability score of 39 out of 100, visiting guests and staff will typically need a vehicle to run daily errands.
State records point to a broad clinical care model and steady daily nursing hours alongside standard regulatory updates. Caregivers supply an average of 3 hours and 43 minutes of direct nursing time per resident each day, supporting a service mix that includes chronic disease management, behavioral health care, hospice, and standard physical rehabilitation.
Records from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment show that inspectors have cited past deficiencies involving pharmacy storage, infection control, resident rights, and general quality of care. The facility corrected each of these findings following the reviews, and its broader complaint history shows that day-to-day operations remain under 24-hour nursing coverage.
Prospective residents evaluating regional long-term placements or homes equipped for complex chronic disease management can review these state filings to weigh the operator’s background. The public paperwork outlines a heavily utilized, high-occupancy facility that provides diverse medical programs and steady daily care hours, balanced against standard administrative and infection control fixes.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 84th out of 177 homes in Colorado for nurse hours. 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.
| 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 | ▼ 23% 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.
| 31m per day | ▼ 24% 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.
| 1h 47m per day | ▼ 19% 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.
| 2h 31m per day | ▼ 23% 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.
| 0m per day | ▼ 98% 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.
| 22m per day | ▼ 39% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%University Heights Care Center is administrated by Ervin Causevic.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 49 | 30 | This facility has 63% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (49 vs. CO avg 30).↑ 63% worse |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 12.3 | 7.5 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (12.3 vs. CO avg 7.5).↑ 64% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 8.2 | 5 | This facility has 64% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (8.2 vs. CO avg 5).↑ 64% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 6 | 6 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Colorado average (6 vs. CO avg 6).— At avg |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Aug 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.
43 of 48 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 48 resulted from complaint investigations.
150% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
38% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
0% compared with Colorado average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
14 total: 13 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
14
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
All 16 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
16
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.9 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
All 52 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role.
52
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
255 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 14,676 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 1 | 14 | 5,020 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,307 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,482 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 974 | 64 | 70% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 48 | 52% | 9.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 277 | 32 | 35% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 217 | 23 | 25% | 9.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 3 | 4 | 28 | 11 | 12% | 2.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 18 | 12 | 13% | 1.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 2 | 3 | 14 | 5 | 5% | 2.8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 13 | 5 | 5% | 2.7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 1% | 2.8 |
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)
76% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
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
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 19, 2023 · $9K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 19, 2023Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
3.1
66% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.5
50% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
4.8%
70% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
3.4%
80% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
20.2%
13% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
1.2%
64% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.8%
28% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.1%
46% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.4%
36% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.7%
76% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.7%
33% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
95.0%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
63.4%
17% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
130% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.7%
13% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
90Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for University Heights Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th 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.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to University Heights Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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University Heights Care Center is located in AURORA, Colorado.
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| Garden Terrace at Aurora |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Aurora (South Potomac Street) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#79 / 533 | - | - | 4.36
Facility
4.36
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#30 / 177 | -10% | +13% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 182 | 11
Facility
11
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#22 / 182 | 2.8
Facility
2.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#26 / 182 | - | 96 | - |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
51
Rank
#525 / 872 | Jerry Weeter | $12.6M
Facility
$12.6M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#75 / 182 | $8.2M
Facility
$8.2M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#46 / 182 | 65.1%
Facility
65.1%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#23 / 182 | 65266 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Aurora |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Aurora (Southeast Crossing) | 166
Facility
166
CO AVG
76
Rank
#27 / 533 |
31.9%
Facility
31.9%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#169 / 185 | -58% | 3.95
Facility
3.95
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#56 / 177 | +17% | +2% | $33.2k
Facility
$33.2k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#137 / 182 | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#118 / 182 | 5.6
Facility
5.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#115 / 182 | 2 | 53 | A+ |
41
Facility
41
CO AVG
51
Rank
#570 / 872 | David Strain | $17.4M
Facility
$17.4M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#34 / 182 | $10.7M
Facility
$10.7M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#19 / 182 | 61.7%
Facility
61.7%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#47 / 182 | 65332 | ||||
| Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Aurora (Sunny Vale) | 110
Facility
110
CO AVG
76
Rank
#108 / 533 | - | - | 2.98
Facility
2.98
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#147 / 177 | +4% | -23% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 182 | 23
Facility
23
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#94 / 182 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#40 / 182 | 1 | 106 | - |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
51
Rank
#227 / 872 | - | $17.1M
Facility
$17.1M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#36 / 182 | $7.4M
Facility
$7.4M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#64 / 182 | 43.4%
Facility
43.4%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#140 / 182 | 65176 | ||||
| Aviva at Fitzsimons |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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Facility
100
CO AVG
76
Rank
#161 / 533 |
80.2%
Facility
80.2%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#75 / 185 | +5% | 3.04
Facility
3.04
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#147 / 177 | +51% | -21% | $14.7k
Facility
$14.7k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#87 / 182 | 28
Facility
28
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#118 / 182 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#59 / 182 | 3 | 74 | - |
31
Facility
31
CO AVG
51
Rank
#673 / 872 | Kcp Aurora, LLC | $34.9M
Facility
$34.9M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#4 / 182 | $13.9M
Facility
$13.9M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#4 / 182 | 39.9%
Facility
39.9%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#160 / 182 | 65430 | ||||
| University Heights Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Aurora (Hoffman Heights) | 105
Facility
105
CO AVG
76
Rank
#141 / 533 |
86.2%
Facility
86.2%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#58 / 185 | +13% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#84 / 177 | -5% | -4% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#88 / 182 | 48
Facility
48
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#171 / 182 | 9.6
Facility
9.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#176 / 182 | 3 | 90 | - |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#586 / 872 | Matthew Nielsen | $11.2M
Facility
$11.2M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#103 / 182 | $6.5M
Facility
$6.5M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#80 / 182 | 58.1%
Facility
58.1%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#68 / 182 | 65337 |
University Heights Care Center is in the Hoffman Heights neighborhood of AURORA.
University Heights Care Center has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
University Heights Care Center's occupancy is 86%.
Ervin Causevic is the administrator of University Heights Care Center.
University Heights Care Center has 105 beds.
Yes — there is 1 photo of University Heights Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
University Heights Care Center is located at 656 DILLON WAY.
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