• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)
• Has 105 certified beds with an average of 88.8 residents per day (85% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Aug 7, 2025)
• Has been fined a total of $9,315 across 1 fine(s)
• Total nursing staff: 3.06 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 26.2%
• Part of the Vivage Senior Living chain (17 facilities)
University Heights Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Aurora, Colorado with 105 certified beds. It has been operating since 1995. The facility scored below average compared to Colorado facilities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
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.
Honor 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.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure 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.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
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Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAMMEIER, JOHN | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Jul 10, 2017 |
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 75% | Jul 10, 2017 |
| QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jul 10, 2017 |
| BRAMMEIER, JOHN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 31, 2018 |
| MOSKOWITZ, JAY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Jan 31, 2018 |
| KORETKE, MARY | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jul 10, 2017 |
| NIELSEN, MATTHEW | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Jun 15, 2019 |
| AURURA REAL PROPERTY VPC LLC | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | Organization | N/A | Jul 10, 2017 |
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