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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011 · CCN 065337

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Ratings

Overall
★★☆☆☆ 2
Health inspection
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Quality measures
★★★★★ 5
Staffing
★★★★☆ 4

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
105
Avg residents/day
88.8
Phone
3033440636

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
12025-08-07178.79.5+8.3 worse
22024-01-24178.79.8+8.3 worse
32022-09-29167.59.3+8.5 worse

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation3
Quality of life and care8
Resident rights1
Pharmacy service2
Environmental1
Administration1
Infection control1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.0626.2%
RN staffing (reported)0.7128.6%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)3.69

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$9,315
Number of fines
1
Number of penalties
1
Payment denials
0

Chain

Chain
VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING
Facilities in chain
17
Chain avg overall
3.40 / 5

Inspection citations (50)1 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm

  1. DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-16 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  2. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-16 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-12-16 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  8. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. 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.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2025-03-26 · Health · corrected 2025-03-27

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. 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.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  20. DF0585Honor 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.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    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.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  22. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  23. DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  24. DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  25. DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  26. EF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  27. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  28. EF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  29. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  30. FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  31. FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  32. FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  33. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  34. FF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  35. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-19

    Immediate jeopardy

  36. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-19

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  37. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  38. DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  39. DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  40. DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  41. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  42. GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Actual harm

  43. 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.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  44. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  45. GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Actual harm

  46. DF0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  47. 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.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  48. EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  49. DF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  50. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
MOSKOWITZ, JAYIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST75%2017-07-10
BRAMMEIER, JOHNIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25%2017-07-10
BRAMMEIER, JOHNIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2018-01-31
MOSKOWITZ, JAYIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2018-01-31
KORETKE, MARYIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2017-07-10
NIELSEN, MATTHEWIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2019-06-15
AURURA REAL PROPERTY VPC LLCOrganization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST2017-07-10
QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLCOrganizationOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2017-07-10

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.