Cycle 1
Health 2024-03-27 · Fire 2024-03-27
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
19 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Aurora, CO
Springs At St Andrews Village, The
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
Facility snapshot
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
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.76
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.79
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.74
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.56
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.27
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.52
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.55
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.68
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.34
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.53
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
69%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
60%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
8,320
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
27.13
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9844
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
1.76
Baseline 20.91% · Performance 20.61% · Measure score 1.76 · Achievement 1.76 · Improvement 0.26
Healthcare-associated infections
5.09
Baseline 6.34% · Performance 6.31% · Measure score 5.09 · Achievement 5.09 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
2.47
Baseline 59.61% · Performance 53.57% · Measure score 2.47 · Achievement 2.47 · Improvement 1.24
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.53
Baseline 3.41 hours · Performance 3.51 hours · Measure score 1.53 · Achievement 1.53 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.06% |
10.72%
1.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 96 · Observed rate 5.21% · Lower 95% interval 6.09% |
| Discharge to community | 63.2% |
50.57%
12.6 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 91 · Observed rate 57.14% · Lower 95% interval 53.11% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.18 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 96.77% |
95.27%
1.5 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 93 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93 |
| Discharge self-care score | 69.74% |
53.69%
16 pts better
|
Numerator 53 · Denominator 76 |
| Discharge mobility score | 71.05% |
50.94%
20.1 pts better
|
Numerator 54 · Denominator 76 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.32% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 57 · Observed rate 3.51% · Lower 95% interval 3.38% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.95% |
8.2%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 101 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 90.48% |
42%
48.5 pts better
|
Numerator 133 · Denominator 147 |
| Discharge function score | 72.37% |
56.45%
15.9 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 76 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 64 · Denominator 64 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 11 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 9.8% |
25.2%
15.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 51 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| 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 · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 2.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 6.8% |
| 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 · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 4.1% |
| 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 · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 4.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 6.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q3 22.4% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 19.1% |
| 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 · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 95.6% · Q2 99.0% · Q3 93.6% · Q4 94.3% · 4Q avg 95.6% |
| 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 · Adjusted 10.2% · Observed 11.5% · Expected 12.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| 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 · Adjusted 17.2% · Observed 19.7% · Expected 27.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-12-15 · Fire 2022-12-15
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-08-24 · Fire 2021-08-24
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
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
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-06-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-10-01
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2024-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-11
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
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
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-10-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-06-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2024-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K231 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide large enough exits.
Corrected 2024-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K331 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Corrected 2024-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K753 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-06-11
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-11
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-02-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2023-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-11-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-09-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-10-04
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2021-10-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-10-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-10-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-10-01
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-01-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-03-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-01-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-15
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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
G · Actual harm
2021-08-24
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-09-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2021-09-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2021-09-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-08-24
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Endura Healthcare LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
The Ensign Group Inc
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Burnam, Soon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dunyon, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Dunyon, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Fitch, Craig
Corporate Officer · Individual
Jorgensen, David
Corporate Director · Individual
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