Life Care Center of Aurora
14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 · (303) 751-2000
For profit - Corporation · 166 certified beds
Life Care Center of Aurora has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2026, found 6 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $33,222 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 9, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 9, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 9, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.April 9, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.April 9, 2026 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure 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.April 9, 2026 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.April 9, 2026 · F0791 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.July 15, 2026 · F0760 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.October 9, 2023 · F0678 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $33,222February 27, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.16 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.05 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.3% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 166 |
| Average residents per day | 121.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Aviva at Fitzsimons Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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