Life Care Center Of Aurora
Aurora, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065332) · 166 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $33,222
Phone: (303) 751-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Aurora holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above Colorado's state average of 3.13 stars, with a 4-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
Life Care Center of Aurora reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 27.3% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $33,222.00 for Life Care Center of Aurora, with no payment denials on record; there is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the data provided.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Aurora is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Aurora, Arapahoe County, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since November 1994. The facility has 166 certified beds and an average daily census of 121.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.3%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $33,222.00 assessed against this facility, with no payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and no Special Focus Facility designation is noted.
Life Care Center of Aurora is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars — meaning this individual facility's 5-star overall rating is notably higher than its chain's average. There has been no change in ownership in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the operator currently in charge.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center of Aurora has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.05 RN hours per resident per day, with a 27.3% nursing turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $33,222.00, with no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the CMS data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 166 certified beds and an average daily census of 121.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation, part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on November 11, 1994.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three component scores — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — each on a 1-to-5-star scale; this facility scores 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 3037512000 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3037512000 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065332?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.