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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.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityColorado avgNational avgvs state
12024-02-27108.79.5+1.3 worse
22022-12-0168.79.8-2.7 better
32021-08-05127.59.3+4.5 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Quality of life and care7
Resident rights1
Pharmacy service2

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.9731.3%
RN staffing (reported)0.9040.9%
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

  1. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. DF0687Provide appropriate foot care.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-02-27 · Health · corrected 2024-03-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

  13. 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

  14. 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

  15. 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

  16. 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

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-12-01 · Health · corrected 2022-12-16

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. 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

  21. 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

  22. 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

  23. EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. EF0680Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.2021-08-05 · Health · corrected 2021-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. 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

  26. 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

  27. 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

  28. 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

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST99%1993-06-01
ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1994-09-26
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2006-06-14
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL1994-08-15
FLETCHER, TODDIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-12-13
GAHM, GREGORYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2021-11-01
LEE, JENNIFERIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-08-15
PRESTON, AUBREYIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-12-13
SCHMIDT, DEREKIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-08-01
TEFERI, DAWITIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2023-11-01
ZIEGLER, JAMESIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2024-12-13
LAY, LISAIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2017-04-24
SWANKER, RICHARDIndividualCORPORATE DIRECTOR2022-01-01
CROSS, CINDYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER1994-08-15
HENRY, TERRYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER1999-08-16
LAY, LISAIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2018-02-09
SWANKER, RICHARDIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2011-04-01
THURMOND, JOANIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2000-09-22

Other facilities in AURORA

NameOverallBeds
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.