Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
30
0 employees · 30 contractors · 7 on an average day Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Aurora, CO
ALM Inspection Grade
A-
ALM's inspection grade is 90 / 100, an A- — 7 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 90 / 100, an A- — 7 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Hospice Care, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Aurora, CO
ALM Inspection Grade
A-
ALM's inspection grade is 90 / 100, an A- — 7 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
ALM's inspection grade is 90 / 100, an A- — 7 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100) · A proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade.A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. It is not a government rating.
CMS overall rating
3/5
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.
3/5
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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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
Overview of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in Aurora offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, assisted living, hospice care, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with bathing, dressing, and medication while residents keep their own living space; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, hospice care focuses on comfort during a terminal illness, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.
There are 180 beds here. A community of this size has more residents and staff, and usually more programming, than a smaller home. The range of care types can suit someone whose needs change over time, including a resident who may eventually need a more supervised setting or short term support. Raenell Lynn Simmons serves as the administrator.
Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several ways to cover care. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 42 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still be able to make some nearby trips independently.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 9th out of 191 nursing 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
This nursing home is ranked 9th out of 191 nursing 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 42mStandout metric: Registered nurse (RN) is +67% above Colorado average
1 of 6 metrics below Colorado average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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.
1h 23m
↑ 67% · CO 50mThis facility: 1h 23m per resident per day, 67% above the Colorado average of 50m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
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. All 5 are contractors.
5 staff · 9.3-hour shifts
1h 7m
↑ 63% · CO 41mThis facility: 1h 7m per resident per day, 63% above the Colorado average of 41m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 5 are contractors.
5 staff · 9.3-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
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. All 22 are contractors.
22 staff · 9.1-hour shifts
3h 12m
↑ 44% · CO 2h 13mThis facility: 3h 12m per resident per day, 44% above the Colorado average of 2h 13m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 22 are contractors.
22 staff · 9.1-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
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.
2m
↓ 68% · CO 5mThis facility: 2m per resident per day, 68% below the Colorado average of 5m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
5h 7m
↑ 56% · CO 3h 17mThis facility: 5h 7m per resident per day, 56% above the Colorado average of 3h 17m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
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.
Sat–Sun
52m
↑ 45% · CO 36mThis facility: 52m per resident per day, 45% above the Colorado average of 36m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
30
0 employees · 30 contractors · 7 on an average day
30 total staff / 129 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
0.23 : 1
↓ 87% · CO 1.77This facility: 0.23 staff per resident, 87% below the Colorado average of 1.77 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
30 staff ÷ 129 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
8.3 h
↓ 1% · CO 8.4 hThis facility: 8.3 h, 1% below the Colorado average of 8.4 h (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
5,375 staff hours this quarter
See full Colorado ranking →0% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Colorado average: 92.3% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (22), Licensed Practical Nurse (5), Qualified Social Worker (1), Respiratory Therapy Technician (1), Physical Therapy Assistant (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
180
Rank #10 / 212Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 212 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
180
Rank #10 / 212Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 10th out of 212 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Walk Score
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #105 / 233Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 105th out of 233 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Rank #105 / 233Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 105th out of 233 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
67
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #99 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 99th out of 140 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Rank #99 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 99th out of 140 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
73.8%
This home usually has availability
Based on 132.8 residents and 180 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Similar to the Colorado average: 76.4%
Avg. Length of Stay
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.
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.
465
days
About This Community
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is administered by Raenell Lynn Simmons.
OwnerState Of Colorado
Resident Council
Family Council
Pets not allowed
CMS Health Inspection History
ALM Inspection Grade
90 / 100
Calculated from CMS inspection data for this community's nursing-home beds
How it compares
7 points above the Colorado average for CMS-certified facilities (83/100)
Category breakdown
Citations
Typical
68 severity-weighted points (18 deficiencies) · 23% lower than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 88)
Enforcement
Strong
No fines on record · 0 enforcement actions
Persistence
Concern
40 days to fix issues · slower than the typical CMS-certified CO facility of similar size (median: 26)
Total health inspections
3
↓ 39% · CO 4.9This facility: 3, 39% below the Colorado average of 4.9 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
18
Rank #64 / 196Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 64th out of 196 nursing 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 196 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↓ 29% · CO 25.2This facility: 18, 29% below the Colorado average of 25.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
6
Rank #134 / 196Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 134th out of 196 nursing homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 196 facilities with citation data. Lower is better. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.↑ 18% · CO 5.1This facility: 6, 18% above the Colorado average of 5.1 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
18 of 18 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
1
↑ 150% · CO 0.4This facility: 1, 150% above the Colorado average of 0.4 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · CO 2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
17
↓ 25% · CO 22.6This facility: 17, 25% below the Colorado average of 22.6 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · CO 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 0.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Nov 21, 2024 · 8 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 8 of 18 citations · 8 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Nov 21, 2024
8 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jun 28, 2023
7 citations
Administration moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care critical citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Jan 20, 2020
3 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 18 citations
Quality of Life & Care
8 deficiencies (44%)
Nutrition & Dietary
2 deficiencies (11%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2 deficiencies (11%)
Pharmacy Services
2 deficiencies (11%)
Infection Control
1 deficiency (6%)
Resident Rights
1 deficiency (6%)
Resident Assessment & Care Planning
1 deficiency (6%)
Administration
1 deficiency (6%)
How citations are counted
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
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.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
CO avg $37KColorado average: $37,278. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
CO avg 1.89Colorado average: 1.89. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
CO avg 0.24Colorado average: 0.24. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Colorado average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
3
/ 5
Average
↓ 23% · CO 3.9This facility: 3.0, 23% below the CO average of 3.9 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
9.1
Score · lower is better
↑ 19% · CO 7.6This facility: 9.1, 19% above the CO average of 7.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
18.9
Score · lower is better
↑ 18% · CO 16.0This facility: 18.9, 18% above the CO average of 16.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 6 worse, 2 near CO average
4 short-stay measures: 3 worse, 1 without a benchmark
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
↑ 41% · CO 13.4This facility: 18.8, 41% above the CO average of 13.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
18.8%
↑ 41% · CO 13.4This facility: 18.8, 41% above the CO average of 13.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.2%
↑ 21% · CO 13.3This facility: 16.2, 21% above the CO average of 13.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
16.2%
↑ 21% · CO 13.3This facility: 16.2, 21% above the CO average of 13.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
↑ 3% · CO 21.2This facility: 21.8, 3% above the CO average of 21.2 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
↑ 3% · CO 21.2This facility: 21.8, 3% above the CO average of 21.2 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
↑ 27% · CO 1.4This facility: 1.8, 27% above the CO average of 1.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.8%
↑ 27% · CO 1.4This facility: 1.8, 27% above the CO average of 1.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
↑ 6% · CO 3.4This facility: 3.6, 6% above the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
↑ 6% · CO 3.4This facility: 3.6, 6% above the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.7%
↓ 19% · CO 3.4This facility: 2.7, 19% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.7%
↓ 19% · CO 3.4This facility: 2.7, 19% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
↓ 17% · CO 4.7This facility: 3.9, 17% below the CO average of 4.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
↓ 17% · CO 4.7This facility: 3.9, 17% below the CO average of 4.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
↓ 59% · CO 8.8This facility: 3.6, 59% below the CO average of 8.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
↓ 59% · CO 8.8This facility: 3.6, 59% below the CO average of 8.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
↓ 42% · CO 20.0This facility: 11.6, 42% below the CO average of 20.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
11.6%
↓ 42% · CO 20.0This facility: 11.6, 42% below the CO average of 20.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
↓ 8% · CO 93.5This facility: 85.7, 8% below the CO average of 93.5 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
85.7%
↓ 8% · CO 93.5This facility: 85.7, 8% below the CO average of 93.5 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
↑ 4% · CO 94.7This facility: 98.6, 4% above the CO average of 94.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
↑ 4% · CO 94.7This facility: 98.6, 4% above the CO average of 94.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.81
↑ 39% · CO 1.30This facility: 1.81, 39% above the CO average of 1.30 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.81
↑ 39% · CO 1.30This facility: 1.81, 39% above the CO average of 1.30 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
↓ 14% · CO 1.67This facility: 1.43, 14% below the CO average of 1.67 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
↓ 14% · CO 1.67This facility: 1.43, 14% below the CO average of 1.67 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 4 measures
Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
5.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
5.0%
Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
↑ 105% · CO 1.6This facility: 3.2, 105% above the CO average of 1.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.2%
↑ 105% · CO 1.6This facility: 3.2, 105% above the CO average of 1.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.1%
↓ 38% · CO 76.4This facility: 47.1, 38% below the CO average of 76.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
47.1%
↓ 38% · CO 76.4This facility: 47.1, 38% below the CO average of 76.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.6%
↓ 20% · CO 75.6This facility: 60.6, 20% below the CO average of 75.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.6%
↓ 20% · CO 75.6This facility: 60.6, 20% below the CO average of 75.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending June 2025, compared with 192 Colorado nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Jun 2025
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, and more than last year
−39.7% operating margin
−42.6 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 4 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($4.2M) trims the net loss to −$7.4M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends more on payroll than most Colorado homes
71.2% payroll share of revenue
CO average 63.3%Rank #25 / 192Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll % of net patient revenue. 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Payroll rose $2.3M while revenue rose $2.3M. Check hours per resident in the staffing section to confirm it reaches the floor.
FY 2025 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2025 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Colorado homes.
Revenue & profit
Big revenue, persistent losses
| Metric | FY 2025 | vs prior year | Trend 2018 → 2025Trend | CO median | Compared with CO homesRank in CO | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $29.3M | +$2.3M | Trend 20182025 | CO median $10.0M | Rank in CO Rank #1 / 192Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 1st out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for net patient revenue. 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 100% of homes | Top 2% in CO Higher net patient revenue than 100% of CO homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $40.9M | +$14.7M | Trend 20182025 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$11.6M | −$12.4M | Trend 20182025 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss, widening Resident care lost money this year, more than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −39.7% | −42.6 pts | Trend 20182025 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $4.2M | — | Trend — | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | −$7.4M | −$8.6M | Trend — | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss The bottom line is below zero even after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends more of revenue on staff than most Colorado homes
| Metric | FY 2025 | vs prior year | Trend 2018 → 2025Trend | CO median | Compared with CO homesRank in CO | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $20.9M | +$2.3M | Trend 20182025 | CO median $6.0M | Rank in CO Rank #2 / 192Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 2nd out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll costs. 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 99% of homes | Top 2% in CO by size Higher payroll than 99% of CO homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 71.2% | +2.7 pts | Trend 20182025 | CO median 59.7% | Rank in CO Rank #25 / 192Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 25th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll % of net patient revenue. 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. Higher than 87% of homes | 7.9 pts over CO average The CO average is 63.3% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2018–2025 2 charts · CO benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Colorado payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin CO payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2018–2025 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | 2025 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue | $24.0M | $24.9M | $24.8M | $21.3M | $21.5M | $23.0M | $27.0M | $29.3M |
| Operating expenses | $38.7M | $19.4M | $18.6M | $19.4M | $25.9M | $27.3M | $26.2M | $40.9M |
| Net patient income | −$14.7M | $5.5M | $6.2M | $2.0M | −$4.4M | −$4.3M | $0.8M | −$11.6M |
| Operating margin | −61.3% | 22.2% | 24.8% | 9.2% | −20.3% | −18.5% | 2.9% | −39.7% |
| Net income | −$14.2M | $6.4M | $9.7M | $4.6M | −$2.9M | −$2.6M | $1.2M | −$7.4M |
| Payroll costs | $31.1M | $15.6M | $19.0M | $18.8M | $18.2M | $15.9M | $18.5M | $20.9M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 129.7% | 62.8% | 76.7% | 88.3% | 84.5% | 69.3% | 68.5% | 71.2% |
| Beds | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 | 180 |
| Gross revenue | $37.6M | $38.9M | $38.5M | $33.8M | $37.0M | $38.6M | $44.1M | $49.1M |
| Salaries | $11.5M | $11.2M | $13.4M | $13.1M | $12.8M | $12.0M | $12.9M | $14.4M |
| Wage-related costs | $19.5M | $4.4M | $5.6M | $5.8M | $5.4M | $3.9M | $5.6M | $6.4M |
| Contract labor | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.4M | $0.3M | $0.4M | $0.3M | $0.3M | $0.3M |
| Other operating costs | $7.6M | $3.7M | −$0.4M | $0.5M | $7.7M | $11.3M | $7.7M | $20.1M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $406 | $443 | $454 | $534 | $488 | $526 | $586 | $630 |
| Cost per day | $655 | $345 | $341 | $485 | $587 | $624 | $569 | $880 |
| Average length of stay | 412.9 days | 330.0 days | 483.4 days | 283.2 days | 621.5 days | 575.1 days | 577.0 days | 465.0 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2025
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
99 admissions · FY2025
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
6 · 6%
Medicaid
5 · 5%
Private pay & other
88 · 89%
Resident snapshot
129 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
1 · 1%
Medicaid
27 · 21%
Private pay & other
101 · 78%
Leaving
100 discharges · FY2025
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
2 · 2%
Medicaid
10 · 10%
Private pay & other
88 · 88%
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
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1.9 miles from city center
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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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 63.3% 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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Life Care Center of Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Southeast Crossing) | 166
Facility
166
CO AVG
94
Rank
#16 / 212 | A |
74.3%
Facility
74.3%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#94 / 140 | -3% | 4.03
Facility
4.03
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#41 / 191 | +17% | +4% | $33.2k
Facility
$33.2k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#153 / 197 | 23
Facility
23
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#98 / 196 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#127 / 196 | 2 | 123 | A+ |
41
Facility
41
CO AVG
60
Rank
#175 / 233 | Arapahoe Medical Investors, LLC | $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2025
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#32 / 192 | $11.0MFiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility
$11.0MFiscal year ending 08/2025
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#17 / 192 | 75.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
Facility
75.3%Fiscal year ending 08/2025
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#16 / 192 | 065332 | ||||
| Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community | NH MC SNF | Aurora (Sunny Vale) | 110
Facility
110
CO AVG
94
Rank
#58 / 212 | ? |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#4 / 140 | +26% | 3.45
Facility
3.45
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#137 / 191 | +4% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 22
Facility
22
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#90 / 196 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#58 / 196 | 1 | 106 | - |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
60
Rank
#87 / 233 | - | $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#96 / 192 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#61 / 192 | 75.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
75.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#14 / 192 | 065176 | ||||
| Cadence Aurora | NH SNF | Aurora (Utah Park) | 54
Facility
54
CO AVG
94
Rank
#175 / 212 | A+ |
86.9%
Facility
86.9%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#14 / 140 | +14% | 3.93
Facility
3.93
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#91 / 191 | +84% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 7
Facility
7
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#9 / 196 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#4 / 196 | 1 | 47 | - |
44
Facility
44
CO AVG
60
Rank
#170 / 233 | Daniel Cortez | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#63 / 192 | $5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$5.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#120 / 192 | 45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
45.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#177 / 192 | 065393 | ||||
| Garden Terrace at Aurora | NH MC SNF | Aurora | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
94
Rank
#40 / 212 | A- |
81.4%
Facility
81.4%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#70 / 140 | +7% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#46 / 191 | -10% | -1% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 12
Facility
12
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#29 / 196 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#21 / 196 | - | 98 | - |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
60
Rank
#163 / 233 | Jerry Weeter | $11.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#61 / 192 | $8.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 09/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#45 / 192 | 71.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
Facility
71.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#26 / 192 | 065266 | ||||
| Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons | NH AL HOS MC RC SNF | Aurora (Fitzsimons) | 180
Facility
180
CO AVG
94
Rank
#10 / 212 | A- |
73.8%
Facility
73.8%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#99 / 140 | -3% | 5.70
Facility
5.70
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#9 / 191 | -100% | +47% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 18
Facility
18
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#64 / 196 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#134 / 196 | 1 | 133 | - |
67
Facility
67
CO AVG
60
Rank
#105 / 233 | State Of Colorado | $29.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$29.3MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#1 / 192 | $20.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
$20.9MFiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#2 / 192 | 71.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
Facility
71.2%Fiscal year ending 06/2025
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#25 / 192 | 065380 |
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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is located in Aurora, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 What neighborhood is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in?
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is in the Fitzsimons neighborhood of Aurora.
02 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.
03 Is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons in a walkable area?
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a walk score of 67. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
04 What is the occupancy rate at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's occupancy is 73.8%.
05 Are pets allowed at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?
No, Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a no-pet policy.
06 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.
07 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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