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University Heights Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Aurora, CO
CMS overall rating Info 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.
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University Heights Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Nursing Care, Palliative Care & Respite Care · Aurora, CO
CMS overall rating Info 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.
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
University Heights Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of University Heights Care Center

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A skilled nursing community at 656 Dillon Way in Aurora, Colorado, University Heights Care Center has easy access to local services. It takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have many ways to fund extended care and rehabilitation.

The facility maintains 105 beds and operates at around 86 percent occupancy. Residents stay an average of 537 days, indicating a blend of short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. Daily nursing support totals about 3 hours and 43 minutes per resident, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses providing coordinated care all day. University Heights Care Center specializes in rehabilitation and recovery. It has programs in short-term rehab, chronic disease management, behavioral health, respite care, and hospice and comfort care. This array of services sets the facility as a grounded choice for residents healing from surgery or acute illness, those managing chronic conditions, or families looking for respite support. For residents who need care between hospital discharge and returning home, the facility offers short-term stays. The surrounding neighborhood scores 70 for walkability, meaning visiting family members can do a majority of errands on foot and access nearby amenities with relative ease.

University Heights Care Center’s accessibility can be especially beneficial for families coordinating regular visits and handling appointments.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info 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.
▼ 36.4% Below CO avg. ▼ 36.4% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info 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.
▼ 63.9% Below CO avg. ▼ 63.9% Below CO avg.CO average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info 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.
▲ 31.6% Above CO avg. ▲ 31.6% Above CO avg.CO average: 3.0Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info 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.
▲ 20.5% Above CO avg. ▲ 20.5% Above CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info 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.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 96th out of 215 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.
3h 43m per day
Rank #96 / 215Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 215 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 215 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)
vs Colorado avg
-4%

6 of 6 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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 Info 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

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
537 days
Bed community size
105-bed community Rank #141 / 533Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 533 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 70 / 100 Rank #227 / 872Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 227th out of 872 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #73 / 221Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 221. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
91 / 105
Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facilities
CountyArapahoe

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Additional Services

3 services
Behavioral Health
Short-Term Stay & Respite Care
Hospice And Comfort Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsChronic Disease Management

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Penalties and 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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Short-stay resident measures
Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

11% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

43% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.8M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$146.9K
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$9.8M Rank #124 / 221Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 124th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$146.9K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$163.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #96 / 221Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 96th out of 221 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$6.3M 64.5% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #77 / 221Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 77th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado facilities typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.3M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.7M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Matthew Nielsen

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65337

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

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.

Admissions
56 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 11%
Private pay 43%
Medicaid 46%
Discharges
61 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 5%
Private pay 38%
Medicaid 57%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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University Heights Care Center is located in AURORA, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
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

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General 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

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age —
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

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about University Heights Care Center

Is University Heights Care Center in a walkable area?

University Heights Care Center has a walk score of 70. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at University Heights Care Center?

University Heights Care Center's occupancy is 86%.

Does University Heights Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

University Heights Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

How many beds does University Heights Care Center have?

University Heights Care Center has 105 beds.

Are there photos of University Heights Care Center?

Yes — there are 3 photos of University Heights Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of University Heights Care Center?

University Heights Care Center is located at 656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011.

What is the phone number of University Heights Care Center?

(303) 344-0636 will put you in contact with the team at University Heights Care Center.

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