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HomeColoradoUniversity Heights Care Center

University Heights Care Center

656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 800113033440636WebsiteGoogle Maps
3.8on Google(48 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
105
certified
This facility has been flagged for abuse.
1 fine(s) totaling $9,315

How University Heights Care Center Compares in Colorado

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CO average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CO average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
2.93 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.78 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
27.7%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Reported nursing time is 2.93 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 3.72.
Staff turnover is 27.7%, lower than the Colorado average of 47.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 24, 2024
Most recent cycle
14
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 7, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Arapahoe County 65+
89,962
13.7% of county
County Population
654,453
Arapahoe County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.

Beds
105
Avg Residents/Day
88.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 1, 1995
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Arapahoe
Last Inspection
Aug 7, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
123.8
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (50)

F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Dec 16, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0552Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 7, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Mar 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0814Potential for Harm

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0803Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0554Potential for Harm

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0585Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 24, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2

+ 20 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$9,315
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJul 19, 2023
$9,315

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.69 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.46 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing2.93 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.48 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.00 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
27.7%
RN Turnover
14.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS SNF HOLDINGS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jul 1, 2024
LONG PEAK OPCO LLCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2024
HASKELL, CYNTHIACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
KORETKE, MARYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
MOSKOWITZ, JAYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
RASKIN, CHAIMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
VALLE, KARLACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
CAUSEVIC, ERVINOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
BEECAN HEALTH CO LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AJul 1, 2024
CAUSEVIC, ERVINADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 7, 2025
DERGANCE, JEANNAEADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
HASKELL, CYNTHIAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
KORETKE, MARYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
MOSKOWITZ, JAYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
RASKIN, CHAIMADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024
VALLE, KARLAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AJul 1, 2024

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for University Heights Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
University Heights Care Center
Aurora, COCurrent facilityAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,315
Aviva at Fitzsimons
Aurora, CO1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $14,743
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Aurora, CO1.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $34,467
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Aurora, CO2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Aurora, CO2.7 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $2,516
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Aurora, CO2.7 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Advanced Health Care of Aurora
Aurora, CO3.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
University Heights Care Center
Aurora, CO · Current facility
—2/51/54/5$9,315
Aviva at Fitzsimons
Aurora, CO
1.7 mi3/52/52/5$14,743
Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
Aurora, CO
1.7 mi3/53/54/5$34,467
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Aurora, CO
2.7 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Aurora, CO
2.7 mi2/52/53/5$2,516
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Aurora, CO
2.7 mi4/54/54/5None recorded
Advanced Health Care of Aurora
Aurora, CO
3.1 mi5/54/54/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for University Heights Care Center?▾
University Heights Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does University Heights Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). University Heights Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has University Heights Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
University Heights Care Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 7, 2025). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $9,315.
What are the staffing levels at University Heights Care Center?▾
University Heights Care Center provides 2.93 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.46 LPN hours, and 1.69 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 27.7%.
How many beds does University Heights Care Center have?▾
University Heights Care Center has 105 certified beds with an average of 88.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 84% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain.
Are there other nursing homes near University Heights Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 6 in Aurora. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about University Heights Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, University Heights Care Center has a rating of 3.8 out of 5 based on 48 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Long Peak Operating Company

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →