Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
10201 E 3rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation 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 rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJune 3, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Health citations since January 26, 202343 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years1, $2,516 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.
Health inspection on June 3, 2026
14 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 4, 2026.
Citation F0657. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 4, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0761 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0914. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide bedrooms that don't allow residents to see each other when privacy is needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
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 June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0677 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2023.
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 June 4, 2026.
Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 4 times since 2023.
Citation F0575. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 4, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on June 3, 2026
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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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 October 10, 2026.
Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 6, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0321 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 lists it as corrected on October 10, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0511 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0907. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2026.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0923 2 times since 2024.
Citation K0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that sources of ignition are removed from patients receiving respiratory therapy.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0679 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on October 14, 2021. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0880 from severity E to F. It is from the health inspection on October 14, 2021. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
CMS update of July 30, 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 health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Health inspection on June 26, 2025
4 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
53 of 210 Colorado homes (25%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
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Citation F0627. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
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 June 27, 2025.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 27, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on April 22, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint 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 April 23, 2025.
Health inspection on March 13, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 31, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Special Focus Facility
CMS no longer lists this home as a Special Focus Facility candidate.
CMS update of June 26, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from December 6, 2023 from $3,870 to $2,516.
CMS update of May 29, 2024
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on May 7, 2024
12 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0552. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
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 May 10, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0947. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 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 May 10, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0757. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 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 May 10, 2024.
Citation F0805. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 10, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 7, 2024
11 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0281. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
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 June 18, 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 June 18, 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 June 18, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 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 June 18, 2024.
Citation K0345. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0363 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
Citation K0753. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 18, 2024.
Health inspection on December 6, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 210 Colorado homes (26%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
CMS fine of $2,516 on December 6, 2023.
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Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 8, 2023.
Health inspection on January 26, 2023
10 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
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 February 21, 2023.
Citation F0585. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
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 February 21, 2023.
Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 23, 2023.
Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
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 February 21, 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 February 21, 2023.
Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 26, 2023
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2023.
Citation K0372. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 22, 2023.
Citation K0511. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (303) 364-3364
- Last standard health inspection
- June 3, 2026 (5 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 108
- Residents per day, on average
- 99.6
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Sweetwater Aurora Opco LLC
- Chain
- Sweetwater Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
More health citations than the Colorado average (43 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- SWEETWATER CARE OPCO LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 12/01/2017
Questions
When was Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation last inspected?
CMS lists June 3, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation have?
CMS lists 43 health citations since January 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $2,516 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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