UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
Nursing home in Aurora, CO
📍 656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 1 / 5 Staffing: 4 / 5 Quality: 5 / 5 Beds: 105 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER Overview
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Aurora, CO with 105 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as For profit - Corporation, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident council listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 4 / 5, health inspections rated 1 / 5, quality measures rated 5 / 5.
Inspection records list 1 fine totalling $9,315.00.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.707; nursing staff turnover: 26.2%.
Families in Aurora often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER a Good Nursing Home?
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 4 / 5, health inspections are 1 / 5, quality measures are 5 / 5. The available data lists 1 fine totalling $9,315.00.
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 1 / 5
Staffing Rating: 4 / 5
Quality Rating: 5 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 131.75
Number of Fines: 1
Total Fines: $9,315.00
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 065337
Address: 656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011
County / Parish: Arapahoe
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 105
Average Residents Per Day: 88.8
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident council listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.707
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.526
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.707, LPN hours: 0.526.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 26.2%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 28.6%
City: Aurora
State: CO
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 88.8, total nursing staff turnover: 26.2%, registered nurse turnover: 28.6%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER?
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER have?
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER has 105 certified beds.
Is UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER Medicare or Medicaid certified?
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER located?
UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER is located at 656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011.