The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited July 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER
AURORA, CO · Medicare-certified · 110 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER in Aurora, CO has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) but middling health inspection and staffing ratings (3 stars each). Reported nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6009 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 28, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6009.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.80
- Nurse aides
- 2.17
- Weekend nursing
- 3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
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
11.7%17.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.1%4%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.1%2.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5%2.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
0%3%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.7%5.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.7%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
24.9%16.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%2.1%Worsening
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
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
86%86.4%No change
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure each resident got a nourishing, balanced diet that met daily nutrition and special dietary needs. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 800 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 payment denial.
- 17 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Aug 2, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2024
Now operated by Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center, previously Summit Rehabilitation and Care Community.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SWEETWATER CARE · 10 homes · 2.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 107.7 residents on an average day (98% of 110 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.