UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011 · CCN 065337 · 105 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall2 of 5CMS inspections1 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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50 citation(s) appear in this facility's record, none at CMS's actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels in the last three years.

CMS has flagged this facility with its abuse icon, which marks facilities cited for abuse in recent inspections.

Serious inspection findings

2023-07-19 IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0600, severity J)
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.
2022-09-29 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.
2022-09-29 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0692, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.83

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−16%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.68

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

5%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

28%

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 $9,315 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2023-07-19Fine$9,315

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Corporation. Part of the LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY chain.

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

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 47 · Immediate jeopardy: 1

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-12-16F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-16F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-12-16F0925Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-08-07F0552Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0676Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0690Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0699Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0849Administration DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-08-07F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2025-03-26F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesEnot recorded
2025-03-26F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2025-03-26F0744Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0554Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-01-24F0585Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0645Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0660Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0685Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-24F0803Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-01-24F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-01-24F0806Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-01-24F0812Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-24F0814Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-24F0838Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-24F0867Administration DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-24F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-01-24F0883Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2023-07-19F0600Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesJnot recorded
2023-07-19F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0558Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0655Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0677Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0684Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-09-29F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0692Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2022-09-29F0758Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-09-29F0804Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEnot recorded
2022-09-29F0807Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDnot recorded
2022-09-29F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot 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 “UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER, AURORA” at medicare.gov/care-compare.