Life Care Center of Aurora
14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
Life Care Center of Aurora is a nursing home in Aurora, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 9, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since December 1, 202224 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years1, $33,222 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on July 15, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 26, 2026.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 9, 2026
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0791. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on April 9, 2026
19 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0001. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2026.
Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0222. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0293. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Citation K0324. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0324 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 22, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2022.
Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Citation K0531. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
Citation K0902. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0912. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
Citation K0927. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 21, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of December 20, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 27, 2024 from $32,711 to $33,222.
CMS update of August 29, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from February 27, 2024 from $50,325 to $32,711.
Health inspection on February 27, 2024
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $33,222 on February 27, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2022.
Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.
Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
Citation F0685. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
Citation F0687. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate foot care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 11, 2024.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2024.
Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 15, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 27, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 29, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2024.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 24, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on October 9, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0678. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 27, 2023.
Health inspection on December 1, 2022
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
45 of 210 Colorado homes (21%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2022.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on December 1, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 5, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (303) 751-2000
- Last standard health inspection
- April 9, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 166
- Residents per day, on average
- 123.3
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (24 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/01/1993
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 06/01/1993
- ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/26/1994
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/14/2006
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/1994
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- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- GAHM, GREGORYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2021
- LEE, JENNIFEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/15/2023
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
- SCHMIDT, DEREKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2023
- TEFERI, DAWITOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/01/2023
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
Questions
When was Life Care Center of Aurora last inspected?
CMS lists April 9, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Aurora have?
CMS lists 24 health citations since December 1, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Life Care Center of Aurora been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $33,222 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Aurora?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Life Care Center of Aurora a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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