Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 3 years.
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.
University Heights Care Center is administered 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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 49 | 40 | This facility has 23% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (49 vs. CO avg 40).↑ 23% worse |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
| 8.2 | 8 | This facility has 2% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (8.2 vs. CO avg 8).↑ 2% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 6 | 5 | This facility has had 20% more total inspections than the Colorado average (6 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 20% more |
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.
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
255 contractor hours this quarter
| 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 |
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)
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for University Heights Care Center 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.
New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 3 years.
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 University Heights Care Center'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 | ||||
| University Heights Care Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Aurora (Hoffman Heights) | 105
Facility
105
CO AVG
76
Rank
#138 / 526 |
85.4%
Facility
85.4%
CO AVG
70.5
Rank
#46 / 147 | +21% | 3.72
Facility
3.72
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#89 / 203 | -5% | -4% | $9.3k
Facility
$9.3k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#101 / 209 | 48
Facility
48
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#192 / 204 | 9.6
Facility
9.6
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#195 / 204 | 3 | 90 | - |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#584 / 869 | Matthew Nielsen | $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#116 / 207 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#91 / 207 | 64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
64.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#77 / 207 | 65337 |
University Heights Care Center is located in AURORA, Colorado.
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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 85%.
No, University Heights Care Center has a no-pet policy.
University Heights Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Ervin Causevic is the administrator of University Heights Care Center.
University Heights Care Center has 105 beds.
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