Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Vi at Highlands Ranch
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Highlands Ranch, CO
CMS overall rating
5/5
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.
5/5
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.
Vi at Highlands Ranch
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Highlands Ranch, CO
CMS overall rating
5/5
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.
5/5
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.
Vi at Highlands Ranch accepts Medicare and private pay.
Overview of VI at Highlands Ranch
Residing on the peaceful lands of Classic Drive, Highlands Ranch, CO, VI at Highlands Ranch is a trusted senior living community that offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Spend a relaxing time within the beautiful and homey accommodations of VI at Highlands Ranch in variations of one-bedroom and two-bedroom floor plans. The community boasts a team of compassionate and well-trained professionals delivering top-tier care and support for seniors to optimize their independence and enjoy their golden years without worries.
Meet new friends and participate in a wide selection of enjoyable activities and engaging programs conducted for leisure and wellness. Eat well and feel good with healthy and tasty meals catering to dietary needs and preferences. Embraced by lush nature and scenic views, VI at Highlands Ranch is a haven for seniors to spend a wondrous retirement doing what they love.
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
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
Total nursing care
This home is ranked 2nd out of 203 homes in Colorado for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
6h 46m
75% above state avgStaff 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.
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 53m
+130% State avg: 49m 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.
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.
27m
−35% 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.
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 12m
+47% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m 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.
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 16m
+61% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 27m per day
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.
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.
4m
−19% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m 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.
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.
1h 27m
+142% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day
2 of 6 metrics below state avg
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Total beds
24
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.
120 days
Walk Score: 39 / 100 Rank #584 / 848Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 584th out of 848 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Memory Support
Specific ProgramsCommunity Leadership
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
28 days
Private pay
38% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
10 - 11 months
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue
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."
$4.3M
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."
Net patient income
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."
-$9.9M
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."
For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue
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."
$4.3M Rank #169 / 179Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 169th out of 179 homes 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 %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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."
Net patient income
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."
-$9.9M
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."
Other income
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.
$24.5M
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.
Payroll costs
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 #88 / 179Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 179 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
$5.7M
133.9% of net patient revenue
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 #88 / 179Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 179 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
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 #5 / 179Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 179 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Other operating costs
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).
$8.4M
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).
Total costs
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.1M
The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed / Cottage
Building Type: 2-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Who this home usually serves
TYPE OF STAY
Admissions
56 totalCoverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare
63%
Private pay
38%
Discharges
62 totalCoverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare
40%
Private pay
60%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Vi at Highlands Ranch
What neighborhood is Vi at Highlands Ranch in?
Vi at Highlands Ranch is in the Northridge neighborhood.
Is Vi at Highlands Ranch in a walkable area?
Vi at Highlands Ranch has a walk score of 39. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Vi at Highlands Ranch?
Vi at Highlands Ranch's occupancy is 84.8%.
Are pets allowed at Vi at Highlands Ranch?
Yes, Vi at Highlands Ranch allows residents to bring their pets.
Does Vi at Highlands Ranch operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Vi at Highlands Ranch is registered as a for-profit.
Are there photos of Vi at Highlands Ranch?
Yes — there are 9 photos of Vi at Highlands Ranch in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vi at Highlands Ranch?
Vi at Highlands Ranch is located at 2850 Classic Dr, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126.
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