Life Care Center of Aurora
14101 E Evans Ave · Aurora, CO · 80014 · 3037512000
166 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.10 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.90 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $33,222 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 27, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide appropriate foot care.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 27, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 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.
Corrected March 25, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 27, 2024
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected October 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 1, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 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.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 1, 2022
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 1, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 1, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 16, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 24, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2021
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected October 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2021
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected October 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 5, 2021
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 5, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 10, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 27, 2024 | Fine | $33,222 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065332 · certified since November 11, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.