11 nursing homes in Aurora, CO · avg 3.6★ · avg 123 beds
Advanced Health Care Of Aurora
1800 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
(720) 213-1700Beth Israel At Shalom Park
14800 E Belleview Dr, Aurora, CO 80015
(303) 680-5000Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
(303) 750-8418Life Care Center Of Aurora
14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 751-2000Springs At St Andrews Village, The
2670 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 695-9300Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-9311Aviva At Fitzsimons
13525 E 23rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
(303) 344-8282Hampden Hills Post Acute
14699 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 693-0111Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation
10201 E 3rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-3364University Heights Care Center
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011
(303) 344-0636Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons
1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045
(720) 857-6400About Nursing Homes in Aurora
Skilled nursing and long-term care in Aurora, Colorado
Aurora, Colorado has 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services. The average CMS quality rating is 3.6 out of 5 stars. Facilities in the area average 123 certified beds.
Ownership includes 10 for-profit, 1 non-profit facilities. When choosing a nursing home, consider the overall star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
When evaluating nursing homes, the CMS 5-star rating is a useful starting point — it combines health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures into a single score. Visit facilities in person to assess cleanliness, staff interactions, and resident engagement. Each facility page includes detailed inspection history, staffing data, and clinical outcomes.
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Frequently Asked Questions
About nursing homes in Aurora, CO
How many nursing homes are in Aurora, CO?
There are 11 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Aurora, Colorado. 11 accept Medicare patients.
What is the average nursing home rating in Aurora?
The average CMS quality rating for nursing homes in Aurora is 3.6 out of 5 stars. Ratings are based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
What should I look for when choosing a nursing home?
Key factors include the CMS 5-star rating, health inspection results, staffing levels (especially RN hours per resident), quality measures like fall rates and pressure ulcers, and whether the facility accepts your insurance. Visit in person to assess cleanliness and staff interactions.
How are nursing home quality ratings determined?
CMS rates nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars based on three categories: health inspections (weight: most important), staffing levels (RN and total nursing hours per resident per day), and quality measures (clinical outcomes like falls, infections, and hospitalizations). Ratings are updated monthly.
Does Medicare cover nursing home care?
Medicare Part A covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay. Days 1-20 are fully covered; days 21-100 require a daily coinsurance. For long-term custodial care, Medicaid is the primary payer for eligible individuals.
What is the difference between skilled nursing and long-term care?
Skilled nursing provides short-term medical care and rehabilitation after surgery or illness, typically covered by Medicare. Long-term care provides ongoing assistance with daily activities for extended periods, usually covered by Medicaid or private pay.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·