LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
Grade B — 83/100 composite score
CMS Star Ratings
Certified Beds
166
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Total Fines
$33,222
Last Survey
N/A
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Staffing Hours & Turnover
Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)
Turnover Rates
Ownership
PRESTON, FORREST
99%
ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.
FLETCHER, TODD
GAHM, GREGORY
LEE, JENNIFER
PRESTON, AUBREY
SCHMIDT, DEREK
TEFERI, DAWIT
ZIEGLER, JAMES
LAY, LISA
SWANKER, RICHARD
CROSS, CINDY
HENRY, TERRY
LAY, LISA
SWANKER, RICHARD
THURMOND, JOAN
Penalties & Fines (1)
| Date | Type | Description | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 2024 | Fine | — | $33,222 |
Health Inspection Deficiencies (28)
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate foot care.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Administration Deficiencies
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CareGrader rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA in AURORA, Colorado has a CareGrader grade of B (Good), with a composite score of 82.5 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.
What is the CMS star rating for LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA has an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 3/5, and a staffing rating of 4/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.
How many health deficiencies does LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA has 28 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.
Has LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA been fined?
Yes. LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA has $33,222 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.
How many beds does LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA have?
LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA has 166 certified beds with approximately 109 current residents (66% occupancy). The facility is located at 14101 E EVANS AVE, AURORA, Colorado 80014. It is a for profit - limited liability company facility.
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