University Heights Care Center
University Heights Care Center is a for profit - corporation nursing facility in Aurora, Colorado. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 656 Dillon Way |
| City | Aurora, CO 80011 |
| County | Arapahoe |
| Phone | 3033440636 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 105 |
| Average residents/day | 88.7 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1995-03-01 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★☆ (4 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 1.69 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.46 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 0.78 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 2.93 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 2.48 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 27.7% |
| RN turnover | 14.3% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
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Part of the LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY chain (8 facilities, chain average overall rating 2.8 stars).
Location and contact
University Heights Care Center is at 656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011 in Arapahoe. Call 3033440636 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of University Heights Care Center?
University Heights Care Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★☆ (4 of 5).
How many beds does University Heights Care Center have?
It is certified for 105 beds and averages 88.7 residents per day.
Who owns University Heights Care Center?
It is a for profit - corporation facility, part of the LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY chain.