University Heights Care Center
Aurora, Colorado
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO, 80011
University Heights Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $9,315
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.85 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.53 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.82 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.01 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 105 certified beds · ~89 avg residents/day (85% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
University Heights Care Center is a 105-bed, for-profit corporate skilled nursing facility located in Aurora, Colorado. The center holds a 3-star overall rating from CMS, reflecting a 5-star rating for quality measures and a 4-star rating for staffing levels. Its regulatory history includes a 2-star rating for health inspections.
Location
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO, 80011, Aurora, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for University Heights Care Center?
- University Heights Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did University Heights Care Center score on health inspections?
- University Heights Care Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for University Heights Care Center?
- University Heights Care Center has a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does University Heights Care Center have?
- University Heights Care Center has 105 certified beds.
- Does University Heights Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, University Heights Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is University Heights Care Center located?
- University Heights Care Center is located at 656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO, 80011, Aurora, Colorado.
- How can I contact University Heights Care Center?
- You can reach University Heights Care Center by phone at +1 303-344-0636.
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About this data
How to read this page
Star ratings vs. Care Quality Score: The Google star rating reflects visitor and family opinions collected from public reviews. The Care Quality Score is an independent metric derived entirely from federal inspection data — the two measure different things, and comparing them side-by-side gives a fuller picture.
Where this data comes from
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