LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
14101 E EVANS AVE, AURORA, CO 80014 · CCN 065332
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 166
- Avg residents/day
- 109.0
- Phone
- 3037512000
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-02-27 | 10 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +1.3 worse |
| 2 | 2022-12-01 | 6 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -2.7 better |
| 3 | 2021-08-05 | 12 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +4.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 7 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.97 | 31.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.90 | 40.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.06 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $33,222
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (28)2 actual harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-11
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0790Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2023-10-09 · Health · corrected 2023-10-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-05-04 · Health · corrected 2023-06-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Actual harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0574The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2020-12-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-10-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-09-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0839Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-03-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1993-06-01 |
| ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1994-09-26 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2006-06-14 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1994-08-15 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| GAHM, GREGORY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-11-01 |
| LEE, JENNIFER | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-15 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-01 |
| TEFERI, DAWIT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-11-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-08-15 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
Other facilities in AURORA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA | ★★★★★ | 54 |
| SPRINGS AT ST ANDREWS VILLAGE, THE | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK | ★★★★★ | 135 |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS | ★★★★☆ | 180 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.