Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Aurora, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065176) · 110 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 364-9311 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center reports 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed under the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is a 110-bed nursing home in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, with an average of 107.7 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1983 and is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Highland Park holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.60 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 40.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data, and no Special Focus Facility status is noted.
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is part of the Sweetwater Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.4 stars, meaning this facility rates notably above its chain average. There has been no change of ownership in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.60 hours per resident per day, including 0.63 RN hours per resident per day, with 40.7% nursing turnover; the staffing star rating is 3.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not designated a Special Focus Facility by CMS.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 110 beds, with an average daily census of 107.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Sweetwater Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 4, 3, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at (303) 364-9311 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm services offered.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour guidance; contact the facility at (303) 364-9311 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065176?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.