Nursing Homes in Aurora, CO
11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Aurora, Colorado are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 69/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Arapahoe County.
7 facilities score Strong Safety Record or Generally Positive. 2 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Aurora scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Aurora
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Aurora list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Aurora
- Beth Israel At Shalom Park — 91/100
- Springs At St Andrews Village, The — 83/100
- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence — 81/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons — 47/100
- University Heights Care Center — 52/100
- Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation — 56/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel At Shalom Park | 91 | Strong Safety Record | 135 |
| Springs At St Andrews Village, The | 83 | Generally Positive | 58 |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence | 81 | Generally Positive | 120 |
| Advanced Health Care Of Aurora | 77 | Generally Positive | 54 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | 72 | Generally Positive | 110 |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | 70 | Generally Positive | 100 |
| Life Care Center Of Aurora | 70 | Generally Positive | 166 |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | 58 | Use Caution | 218 |
| Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation | 56 | Use Caution | 108 |
| University Heights Care Center | 52 | Serious Concerns | 105 |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | 47 | Serious Concerns | 180 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Aurora Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Aurora?
Senior Care Report Card lists 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Aurora, Colorado, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Aurora?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Aurora facilities is 69/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Aurora nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 11 nursing homes in Aurora, Colorado
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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