University Heights Care Center
Aurora, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065337) · 105 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 344-0636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Heights Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
University Heights Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.7%.
University Heights Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review its inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
University Heights Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Aurora, Colorado (Arapahoe County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since March 1995. The facility maintains 105 certified beds with an average of 88.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, University Heights Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a staffing rating of 4 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse hours of 2.93 per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 27.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS shows 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials — no federal fines on record for this facility. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
University Heights Care Center is part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
University Heights Care Center has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
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 2.93 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 27.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, meaning a citation related to abuse has been recorded; the facility is not listed under the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
University Heights Care Center has 105 certified beds and an average of 88.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with three component ratings: health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (4 stars), and quality measures (5 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 3033440636 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data; contact the facility at 3033440636 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 current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065337?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.