LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
14101 E EVANS AVE, AURORA, CO 80014
Exceeds federal staffing minimum — top tier inspection record.
Quality Breakdown
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RN Staffing
Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. Federal minimum: 0.55 hrs.
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0.90 ✓ Meets federal minimum |
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Health Deficiencies
Violations found during federal inspections over the last 3 years.
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10 |
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CMS Ratings
Overall and Staffing quality ratings from CMS (1-5 stars).
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Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5)
Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
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NursingHomeGrade Score
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81/100 |
Data last updated: April 12, 2026
Inspection Deficiencies
Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).
Most recent inspection (February 27, 2024)
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 25, 2024
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 25, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 11, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 11, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 15, 2024
Inspection cycle 2 (December 1, 2022)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Honor 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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected December 16, 2022
Inspection cycle 3 (August 5, 2021)
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Administration Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected March 3, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Past Non-Compliance, corrected December 24, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 10, 2021
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 27, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 10, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2021
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected October 5, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 10, 2021
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 10, 2021
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 4, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 4, 2023
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected September 10, 2021
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