VerifiedNursing home
University Heights Care Center
CMS 2 of 5Medicaid accepted105 beds
The CaringAtlas safety record
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CMS overall rating: 2 of 5 stars
The Medicare Five-Star quality rating for this Medicare- and Medicaid-certified facility.
Medicare Care Compare ยท CCNLast health inspection: 14 deficiencies, 3 from complaints
Most recent standard survey: 2025-08-07.
CMS health-inspection surveyStaffing: 2.94 nurse hours per resident per day
0.64 of those are RN hours. Higher nurse staffing is the strongest predictor of care quality.
CMS payroll-based staffing1 fine totaling $9,315 in recent years
CMS enforcement recordNot on the CMS special-focus list
No persistent-poor-care flag from CMS.
CMS special-focus facilitiesFlagged with the CMS abuse icon
CMS has cited abuse or neglect in a recent survey.
CMS abuse-icon listOwnership: For profit - Corporation · 105 certified beds
Ownership type and capacity, a quality signal families ask about.
CMS provider informationNote: these CMS measures cover the Medicare/Medicaid-certified beds. We show what the federal record holds and flag what it doesn't, rather than fill a gap with a guess. View the official Medicare record.
What the last inspection found
The specific citations behind the deficiency count above (2025-08-07), with the federal scope-and-severity grade and whether each was corrected. This is the record the paid-referral sites never show.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-12-17.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-12-17.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0925 · Environmental from a complaint
Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread. Corrected 2025-12-17.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0552 · Resident Rights
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-08-28.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-08-28.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-08-28.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-08-28.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care
Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated. Corrected 2025-08-28.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Cost & payment
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Monthly cost
Contact
MedicaidMedicarePrivate pay
A nursing home in Colorado runs a median of about $10,038 per month for a semi-private room and $11,650 for a private room. Medicaid covers long-term nursing care for residents who qualify. CareScout / Genworth 2024 Cost of Care Survey.
Care & living
Care offered
Nursing home
About this care
University Heights Care Center is a nursing home. Skilled nursing facilities providing 24-hour nursing care and rehabilitation for people with significant medical or daily-care needs. Medicare covers a short, skilled nursing or rehabilitation stay (up to 100 days per benefit period, with conditions) after a qualifying hospital stay. How to choose nursing home and how it is paid.
Visit
Address
656 DILLON WAY, Aurora, CO
Phone
(303) 344-0636
License
State-licensed
Frequently asked questions
Is University Heights Care Center a good nursing home?
University Heights Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 2 of 5 stars, with 2.94 nurse hours per resident per day, and 3.7 of 5 across 50 reviews. See the full safety record above.
How do I contact University Heights Care Center?
Call (303) 344-0636 or request a tour and pricing through CaringAtlas.