Nursing Homes · Aurora, CO
Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
University Heights Care Center
656 Dillon Way · Aurora, CO 80011 · 105 certified beds
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About University Heights Care Center
University Heights Care Center is a nursing home in Aurora, Colorado. Its capacity is 105 beds, below the Arapahoe County median of 109 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Long Peak Operating Company. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 50 citations, the most recent on December 16, 2025. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 11 nursing homes listed in Aurora. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.
Public record
CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026
Certification
Medicare-certified.
Ratings
Overall
2.0Staffing
4.0Quality measures
4.0CMS Care Compare, October 2026.
Inspection history (50)
Records from September 2022 to December 2025.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0585Honor 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.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0584Honor 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.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0838Conduct 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.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
January 24, 2024
Tag F0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected January 25, 2024.
July 19, 2023
Tag F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected July 19, 2023.
July 19, 2023
Tag F0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy. Corrected July 19, 2023.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is l….
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Severity G: isolated, actual harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.
September 29, 2022
Tag F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 30, 2022.
Penalties (1)
July 19, 2023 · Fine
CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $9,315 against this nursing home on July 19, 2023.
Staffing
3.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 2.94 in Q4 2025.
From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.
Ownership
For profit
Part of Long Peak Operating Company, a chain of 8 nursing homes.
Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 2.6 overall, 2.1 for health inspections, 3.1 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.
Typical cost
CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025
This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Colorado.
What Medicaid pays nursing homes
This is what Colorado Medicaid pays a nursing home for each resident per day. It is not what a family pays privately, but it shows what the state treats as the cost of a day of care.
Statewide average daily rate
$288.78per day
About $8,779 a month.
Statewide average published by the state, SFY2025-26.
Source: Colorado HCPF: Skilled Nursing Facility Statewide Average Rates (opens in a new tab), updated 2025-07-01
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