Total health inspections
4
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Aurora, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing, Assisted Living, Memory Care & Hospice Care · Aurora, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.
The Fitzsimons Veterans Community Living Center in Aurora is a sanctuary for the nation’s heroes. This facility serves veterans, their spouses, widows, and even Gold Star parents. They offer long-term care, Alzheimer’s care, end-of-life or hospice services, and short-term rehabilitation. The transition for residents and families is seamless, ensuring their needs with utmost respect and dignity.
At Fitzsimons, they believe that loneliness and boredom have no place in a veteran’s life. They boast a library, a beauty shop, and homey dining rooms. The housekeeping and laundry services are helpful, allowing residents to concentrate on their well-being. In addition to these amenities, the center has an onsite pharmacy and works closely with social services and discharge planning. Physicians are also available around the clock to ensure residents receive the best care possible. At Fitzsimons, veterans receive the care and respect they deserve. They are honored for their service, punctuated by high-caliber care.
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 hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 11th out of 177 homes in Colorado. 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.
This home is ranked 11th out of 177 homes in Colorado. 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 35m per day
Rank #11 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 11th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs Colorado avg
+45%
Standout metric
Weekend RN is +44% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 1h 3m per day | ▲ 26% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 57m per day | ▲ 39% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 33m per day | ▲ 15% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 4h 5m per day | ▲ 25% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 52m per day | ▲ 44% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
Types of Care at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Skilled Nursing
Assisted Living
Memory Care
Hospice Care
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
70.1%
Rank #126 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
577 days
Occupancy rate
70.1%
Rank #126 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 126th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
577 days
180-bed community Rank #19 / 542Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 19th out of 542 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 67 / 100 Rank #271 / 875Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 271st out of 875 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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
StatusActive
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is administrated by Raenell Lynn Simmons.
OwnerSTATE OF COLORADO
Inspection History
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
28 deficiencies
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
• Total deficiencies (7% below)
• Deficiencies per year (6% below)
Latest Inspection
November 21, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 28 | 30 | This facility has 7% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (28 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 7% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2020.
| 4.7 | 5 | This facility has 6% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (4.7 vs. CO avg 5).↓ 6% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is problematic, showing repeated failures to prevent resident-to-resident physical and sexual abuse and to maintain effective care plans and infection control. On November 21, 2024, inspectors cited 12 deficiencies across abuse prevention, care planning, wound and dental care, and infection control, substantiating multiple abuse incidents involving four residents. Earlier inspections found immediate jeopardy for failure to provide CPR and ongoing issues with trauma-informed care, medication management, and quality assurance, indicating persistent compliance problems.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
24
Rank #97 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 97th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.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 #121 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 121st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.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 averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
1
Rank #1 / 144Serious citations (G–I) — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 144 homes in Colorado. Shows G–I scope serious health citations for this facility versus other Colorado SNFs. Lower counts rank better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
52% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
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
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% worse than Colorado average
Avg staff/day
7
Average shift
8.3 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Total staff hours (quarter)
5,375
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
0
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
—
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
—No contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
5
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
22
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
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
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 0 | 22 | 22 | 3,572 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 0 | 5 | 5 | 743 | 63 | 68% | 9.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 440 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 319 | 62 | 67% | 5.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 301 | 62 | 67% | 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%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
67%
Penalties and fines
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$103K Rank #171 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 182 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
161% higher than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
3
35% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$103K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 28, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jul 28, 2023
$34K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 28, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 28, 2023
$45K
Last updated: Jan 2026
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
11.1
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 averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
22.0
17% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.7%
23% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
22.4%
32% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.9%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
23.9%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.8%
74% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
3.6%
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.5%
141% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.9%
25% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
4.3%
41% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.0%
36% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.0%
6% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.6%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.81
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.81
39% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.30
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.43
14% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.67
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
34.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
34.2%
55% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
6.6%
368% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.6%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
60.6%
20% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
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%
549% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
70.1%
↑ 3.5pp vs 2023
Net Income
$1.2M
↑ ~$3.8M vs 2023
Total Payroll
$18.8M
↑ ~$2.5M vs 2023
Profit Margin
2.7%
↑ 9.5pp vs 2023
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$44.7M
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$44.7M Rank #3 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 3rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$1.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #2 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$18.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #2 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 2nd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$24.5M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$43.3M
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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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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NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
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HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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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?
The legal owner and operator of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is State Of Colorado.
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.
Who is the administrator of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?
Raenell Lynn Simmons is the administrator of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons.
How many beds does Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons have?
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has 180 beds.
What is the phone number of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?
(303) 745-1111 will put you in contact with the team at Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons.
Is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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