LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION

10201 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80010 · CCN 065001 · 108 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections2 of 5CMS staffing3 of 5CMS quality3 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 1 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2025-06-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0627, severity G)

Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

2023-12-06 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0550, severity G)

Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0760, severity G)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0725, severity H)

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2021-10-14 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.25

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−7%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.52

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

39%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

1 enforcement action(s), totaling $2,516 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2023-12-06	Fine	$2,516

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Individual. Part of the SWEETWATER CARE chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER (AURORA, CO) — CMS overall4 of 5
STORYBROOK CARE & REHABILITATION (FORT COLLINS, CO) — CMS overall1 of 5
CITY SCAPE REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER LLC (DENVER, CO) — CMS overall2 of 5
PARK PLACE TRANSITIONAL CARE AND REHABILITATION (GREAT FALLS, MT) — CMS overall2 of 5
CONTINENTAL CARE AND REHABILITATION (BUTTE, MT) — CMS overall2 of 5
PIONEER CARE AND REHABILITATION (DILLON, MT) — CMS overall1 of 5
WHITEFISH CARE AND REHABILITATION (WHITEFISH, MT) — CMS overallnot rated
Joshua Tree Post Acute (Yucca Valley, CA) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 8 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 42

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2025-06-26	F0627	Resident Rights Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2025-06-26	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-26	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-06-26	F0806	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2025-04-22	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2025-03-13	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0552	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0645	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0757	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0805	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0921	Environmental Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-07	F0947	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-12-06	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0553	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0561	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0677	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0740	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2023-01-26	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0553	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0561	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0565	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0676	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0679	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0686	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0698	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0725	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	H	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0755	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0759	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0760	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0810	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0867	Administration Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2021-10-14	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION, AURORA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.