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 September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER (AURORA, CO) has an overall 5-star rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 5 stars for quality measures. It reported 3.60 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, had $0 in fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included accident prevention and food/diet standards.
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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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 · 8 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.