5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Aurora, CO
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 19 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2670 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO
(303) 695-9300
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
58
Certified beds
Average residents
52
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2007-03-05
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.79
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
93.5%
6.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.5% |
3.4%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.8% |
7.4%
0.6 pts better
|
11.4%
4.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.1% |
5.0%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.0% |
11.2%
7.2 pts better
|
19.6%
15.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.7% |
20.6%
13.9 pts better
|
16.7%
10 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.6% |
15.2%
9.6 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.3% |
14.6%
9.3 pts better
|
14.9%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 19.1% |
22.4%
3.3 pts better
|
19.8%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 0.0% |
3.7%
3.7 pts better
|
5.1%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.6% |
76.4%
19.2 pts better
|
81.7%
13.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.2% |
12.8%
2.6 pts better
|
12.0%
1.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.4% |
1.5%
1.1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.8% |
75.6%
19.2 pts better
|
79.7%
15.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.2% |
20.3%
3.1 pts better
|
23.9%
6.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-10
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-15
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-06-10
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Provide large enough exits.
Corrected 2024-10-01
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-11
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-23
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-01-25
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-11-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-01-06
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-09-16
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-10-04
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2021-10-05
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2021-11-05
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-10-05
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-10-01
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-10-01
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-10-01
Inspection history
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-18
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-01-09
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-01-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-01-09
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-03-03
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-01-09
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-09-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2021-09-15
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2021-09-17
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-09-17
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-09-17
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
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