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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · 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.
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, Nursing Home in Aurora, CO — Exterior sign of the Colorado State Veterans Home at Fitzsimons

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · 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.
1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, Co 80045, United States1919 Quentin Street, Aurora, CO 80045 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
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Overview of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

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Owned by Lynne Miller, Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is a 180-bed facility that the State of Colorado operates under Raenell Lynn Simmons’ administration. It currently has a 70 percent occupancy rate with 126 residents, and the average stay duration of 577 days mirrors a mix of residents receiving short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted to offer families several pathways to fund care.

The facility’s Walk Score of 67 indicates moderate walkability. This means some errands can be finished on foot, with a blend of nearby amenities and services accessible to visitors and residents. Nursing support averages 5 hours 35 minutes per resident day, providing a substantial level of daily attentive care. This staffing complement supports the facility’s capacity to deliver care across its resident population.

Significant deficiencies in resident safety and care quality have been documented by the inspection findings.

Families considering the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons should conduct thorough tours and ask detailed questions, given the inspection history, about how it addresses care planning, clinical oversight, safety protocols, and infection control procedures.

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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.
▼ 4.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 4.6% 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.
▲ 8.3% Above CO avg. ▲ 8.3% Above 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.
▼ 3.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 3.6% Below CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours 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 vs Colorado averages

Rank #11 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 203 homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 203 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 11th out of 203 homes we track 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.

5h 42m

48% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
1h 24m
+68% 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.
1h 9m
+68% 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.
3h 10m
+42% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m 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.
5h 11m
+58% State avg: 3h 17m 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.
2m
−67% 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.
56m
+57% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: Registered Nurse (RN) is +68% above Colorado average

Capacity and availability

Residents per day (avg)
128
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
577 days
Bed community size
180-bed community Rank #14 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 67 / 100 Rank #269 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 269th out of 838 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
71%
Rank #92 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 92nd out of 140 homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 140. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
128 / 180
Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

License Details

StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is administered by Raenell Lynn Simmons.

OwnerState Of Colorado

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2020 · 6 years of data
Total health inspections 4

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Nov 2024

Total health citations
24 Rank #110 / 205Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 110th out of 205 homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 205 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
6 Rank #133 / 205Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 205 homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 205 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 5.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 6 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 6 years)
Critical health citations
2
400% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious health citations
1
52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

2 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4
1 serious citation Colorado average: 2.1
21 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2
0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 6 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 21, 2024
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 30
Employees 0
Contractors 30
Staff to resident ratio 0.23 : 1
88% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 7
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 5,375

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info No RN Staff reported this quarter. 0
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. —
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 5 LPN Staff are contractors. 5
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 22 CNA Staff are contractors. 22
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

100%

5,375 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 22 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant022223,57292100%9.1
Licensed Practical Nurse0557436368%9.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0114406672%6.7
Qualified Social Worker0113196267%5.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician0113016267%4.9
22 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
5 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 68%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 72%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
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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 (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $103K Rank #194 / 211Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 194th out of 211 homes we track in Colorado for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 211 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
161% higher than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 3
35% more fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $103K
Colorado average $40K

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.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 11.1
23% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 22.0
17% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Average Colorado avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 19.7%
23% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 22.4%
32% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 23.9%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.8%
74% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 3.6%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 3.5%
141% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.9%
25% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.3%
41% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.0%
36% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.0%
6% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.6%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.81
39% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.43
14% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 2.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 34.2%
55% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.6%
368% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 60.6%
20% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 5.0%
549% worse 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

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

80% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Medicaid

7% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 4 - 5 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 129
Medicare
1
0.8% of residents
Medicaid
27
20.9% of residents
Private pay or other
101
78.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

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.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.

For-profit
Individual
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."
$27.0M
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."
$789.6K
For-profit Individual
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."
$27.0M Rank #1 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
$789.6K
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.
$616.5K
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 #2 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$18.5M 68.5% 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 #28 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 180 homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$7.7M
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).
$26.2M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Raenell Lynn Simmons.

This home is owned by Lynne Miller

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65380

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (80% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 years.

Admissions
84 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 80%
Medicaid 7%
Discharges
80 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 6%
Private pay 79%
Medicaid 15%

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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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Aurora's city center to Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.35 miles to nearest hospital (UCHealth University of Colorado Hospital)

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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Cadence Aurora ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Aurora (Utah Park)
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 74
Rank #330 / 516
94.4%
Facility 94.4%
CO AVG 73.3
Rank #15 / 140
+29%
3.65
Facility 3.65
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #98 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +84%-6%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
6
Facility 6
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #7 / 205
2.0
Facility 2.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #6 / 205
151-
44
Facility 44
CO AVG 53
Rank #540 / 838
Daniel Cortez
$10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #59 / 180
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #80 / 180
56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 56%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #121 / 180
65393
Life Care Center of Aurora ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
166
Facility 166
CO AVG 74
Rank #24 / 516
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CO AVG 73.3
Rank #134 / 140
-56%
4.18
Facility 4.18
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #46 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +17%+8%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #153 / 211
28
Facility 28
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #132 / 205
5.6
Facility 5.6
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #126 / 205
253A+
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 53
Rank #561 / 838
David Strain
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #22 / 180
$10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #14 / 180
72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #17 / 180
65332
Garden Terrace at Aurora ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Aurora
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 74
Rank #73 / 516
80.5%
Facility 80.5%
CO AVG 73.3
Rank #66 / 140
+10%
4.14
Facility 4.14
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -10%+7%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
11
Facility 11
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #22 / 205
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #29 / 205
-97-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 53
Rank #516 / 838
Jerry Weeter
$10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #65 / 180
$7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.9MFiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #35 / 180
73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 73.3%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #16 / 180
65266
Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
MC
SNF
Aurora (Sunny Vale)
110
Facility 110
CO AVG 74
Rank #101 / 516
97.9%
Facility 97.9%
CO AVG 73.3
Rank #4 / 140
+34%
3.34
Facility 3.34
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #148 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +4%-13%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
23
Facility 23
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #108 / 205
3.3
Facility 3.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #42 / 205
1108-
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 53
Rank #225 / 838
-
$12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #37 / 180
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #63 / 180
55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #125 / 180
65176
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
HOS
MC
RC
SNF
Aurora (Fitzsimons)
180
Facility 180
CO AVG 74
Rank #14 / 516
71.2%
Facility 71.2%
CO AVG 73.3
Rank #92 / 140
-3%
5.70
Facility 5.70
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #11 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -100%+48%
$79.5k
Facility $79.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #194 / 211
24
Facility 24
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #110 / 205
6.0
Facility 6.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
3128-
67
Facility 67
CO AVG 53
Rank #269 / 838
Lynne Miller
$27.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $27.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #1 / 180
$18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #2 / 180
68.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 68.5%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #28 / 180
65380
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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons 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 Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

What neighborhood is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is in the Fitzsimons neighborhood of Aurora.

Who is the owner of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is legally operated by State Of Colorado, and administered by Raenell Lynn Simmons.

Is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in a walkable area?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a walk score of 67. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's occupancy is 71%.

Are pets allowed at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

No, Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a no-pet policy.

Does Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

Raenell Lynn Simmons is the administrator of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons.

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