The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited July 2023 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
University Heights Rehab & Care Community
Registered name: UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
AURORA, CO · Medicare-certified · 105 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
2 of 5 stars overall. Health inspection is 1 of 5 stars, staffing is 4 of 5 stars but reported nurse staffing is below the federal benchmark (2.93 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and there is a recent abuse citation; no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.93 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.93.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.46
- Nurse aides
- 1.69
- Weekend nursing
- 2.48
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 28%
Registered nurse turnover: 14%
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
14%20%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.4%4.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%1.1%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%8.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
5.1%9.1%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6.1%0%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.8%3.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%1%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%19%Worsening
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
—91.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
98.8%95.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
80.8%54.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 692 — 42 CFR §483.25(g) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
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 August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
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 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $9,315 in total fines.
- $9,315
Federal fine
Jul 19, 2023
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 1, 2024
Now operated by University Heights Care Center, previously University Heights Rehab and Care.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY · 8 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 88.7 residents on an average day (84% of 105 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 31 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.