Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

Nursing Home · Aurora, CO

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Individual

CMS certification number065380

Contact & location

1919 Quentin ST
Aurora, CO 80045
Adams County
Phone
(720) 857-6400
ZIP code
80045 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
180
Residents per day
128.2 (71% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal name
State of Colorado
Medicare certified since
March 1, 2003
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.67 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.14 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.94 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.59 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.24 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
94.0 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
100.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 21, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
18 health · 29 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-11-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
F0790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-01-03
2023-06-28 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		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-08-01
2020-01-20 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-20 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-02-28
2020-01-20 Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-03-20

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Hsu, Carrie (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Simmons, Ranell (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hsu, Carrie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Simmons, Ranell (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a 3-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 Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons have?

It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 128 residents per day.

Has Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons?

(720) 857-6400. The facility is located at 1919 Quentin ST, Aurora, CO 80045.

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