UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
656 DILLON WAY
AURORA CO 80011
Phone: 3033440636
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Aurora average: 0.7 star lower (3.7), below average
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents per day | 88.7 |
| Occupancy | 84% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Chain | LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY (8 facilities) |
| County | Arapahoe |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1995-03-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 065337 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 14 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.37 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.93 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.7% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
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Is UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 4, and quality measures 5.
How many beds does UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER have?
CMS certifies 105 beds; the facility reports an average of 88.7 residents per day (about 84% occupancy).
Does UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.