The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS
AURORA, CO · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS has a 4 out of 5 star overall rating, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing (2 out of 5 stars) and health inspection results (3 out of 5 stars). It also has a recent federal penalty with $7,008 in fines, though reported nurse staffing of 4.92 hours per resident per day is above the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.9184 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $7,008recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.9184.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.51
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.59
- Nurse aides
- 2.81
- Weekend nursing
- 4.59
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 61%
Registered nurse turnover: 61%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4%14.3%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.3%10.5%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%5.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
2.8%4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—19.7%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
25%12%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21%19.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%0%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85%54.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—50.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
57.1%80.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to submit complete and accurate staffing information based on verifiable records. Cited October 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 851 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited July 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $7,008 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $7,008 in total fines.
- $7,008
Federal fine
Aug 26, 2025
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · 6 homes · 3.5 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 72.7 residents on an average day (73% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 7 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.