LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION
10201 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80010 · CCN 065001
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Individual
- Certified beds
- 108
- Avg residents/day
- 98.0
- Phone
- 3033643364
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 | 2024-05-07 | 18 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +9.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-01-26 | 10 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2021-10-14 | 23 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +15.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 4 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 3 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.48 | 41.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.57 | 66.7% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.92 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $3,650
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SWEETWATER CARE
- Facilities in chain
- 9
- Chain avg overall
- 2.80 / 5
Inspection citations (51)9 actual harm
- GF0627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Actual harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2025-06-26 · Health · corrected 2025-06-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-04-22 · Health · corrected 2025-04-23
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.2025-03-13 · Health · corrected 2025-03-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
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.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
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.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.2024-05-07 · Health · corrected 2024-05-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-12-06 · Health · corrected 2023-12-08
Actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-18 · Health · corrected 2023-04-19
Actual harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0585Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Actual harm
- EF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Actual harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Actual harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- HF0725Provide 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 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Actual harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Actual harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2021-11-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-10-14 · Health · corrected 2022-01-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2017-12-01 |
| AJC HEALTHCARE LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2017-12-01 |
| JBG PARTNERS LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2017-12-01 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2017-12-01 |
| GAMETT, JAMES | Individual | 5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | — | 2017-12-01 |
| CHESLEY, AARON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2017-12-01 |
| MEDLOCK, REBECCA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-12-01 |
Other facilities in AURORA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA | ★★★★★ | 54 |
| GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
| BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK | ★★★★★ | 135 |
| SPRINGS AT ST ANDREWS VILLAGE, THE | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA | ★★★★☆ | 166 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.