Life Care Center of Aurora

Nursing Home · Aurora, CO

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number065332

Contact & location

14101 E Evans Ave
Aurora, CO 80014
Arapahoe County
Phone
(303) 751-2000
ZIP code
80014 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
166
Residents per day
121.5 (73% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
November 11, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.16 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.05 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.75 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.36 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.64 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
27.3 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
22.7 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 9, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
23 health · 25 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-04-09 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-09 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-09 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-09 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-09 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2026-04-09 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2024-02-27 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-02-27 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-02-27 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-02-27 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-02-27 Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
F0685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-02-27 Provide appropriate foot care.
F0687 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2024-02-27 Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-11
2024-02-27 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-11
2024-02-27 Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-25
2024-02-27 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-15
2023-10-09 Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-27
2022-12-01 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-12-01 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-12-01 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-12-01 Honor 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-12-01 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16
2022-12-01 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-12-16

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $33,222 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-27Fine$33,222

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Gahm, Gregory (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lee, Jennifer (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lee, Jennifer (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Teferi, Dawit (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Gahm, Gregory (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lee, Jennifer (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Teferi, Dawit (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Life Care Center of Aurora?

Life Care Center of Aurora has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does Life Care Center of Aurora have?

It has 166 certified beds and cares for about 122 residents per day.

Has Life Care Center of Aurora been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $33,222 in the last three years.

Who owns Life Care Center of Aurora?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Aurora?

(303) 751-2000. The facility is located at 14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.