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.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-07 | 17 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +8.3 worse |
| 2 | 2024-01-24 | 17 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +8.3 worse |
| 3 | 2022-09-29 | 16 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +8.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 8 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.06 | 26.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.71 | 28.6% |
| 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
- 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
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-12-16 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
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.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-07 · Health · corrected 2025-08-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
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.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- FF0814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-01-24 · Health · corrected 2024-01-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-07-19 · Health · corrected 2023-07-19
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- 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
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
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.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- 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
- GF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
Actual harm
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-09-29 · Health · corrected 2022-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 75% | 2017-07-10 |
| BRAMMEIER, JOHN | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2017-07-10 |
| BRAMMEIER, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-01-31 |
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-01-31 |
| KORETKE, MARY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2017-07-10 |
| NIELSEN, MATTHEW | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2019-06-15 |
| AURURA REAL PROPERTY VPC LLC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | — | 2017-07-10 |
| QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2017-07-10 |
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.