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UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

656 DILLON WAY
AURORA, CO 80011 · 3033440636 · Arapahoe County
⚠ Abuse citation on record. This facility has been cited for abuse or neglect in the CMS data — see the citation list below.

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds105
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#109

By the numbers

48
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
2
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citation volume is steady at 14 in both the most recent and oldest of the last three cycles.

Recent Health Citations

Dec 16, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0610
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Dec 16, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Dec 16, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0925
F — No actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0849
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0761
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0760
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0699
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0690
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0679
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0676
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0552
D — No actual harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Aug 7, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
F — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Mar 26, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0744
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Mar 26, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0689
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Mar 26, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0600
E — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Jan 24, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0697
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Jan 24, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0685
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Jan 24, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0660
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.