Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-07 · Fire 2025-08-07
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Aurora, CO
University Heights Care Center
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $9,315 in total fines with 17 recent health deficiencies
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO
(303) 344-0636
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
105
Certified beds
Average residents
89
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Vivage Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1995-03-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
17 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 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
0.71
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.82
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.06
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.23
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.61
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.42
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.01
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.85
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.69
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.13
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
4,830
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
38.42
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9915
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
5.57
Baseline 46.15% · Performance 40.91% · Measure score 5.57 · Achievement 5.57 · Improvement 1.96
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.11
Baseline 3.62 hours · Performance 3.68 hours · Measure score 2.11 · Achievement 2.11 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 9 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 90% |
95.27%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 20 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 20 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | Not Available |
8.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure. |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 44.25% |
42%
2.2 pts better
|
Numerator 50 · Denominator 113 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 10 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 2 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.8% |
93.5%
2.3 pts better
|
93.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 86.2% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 98.8% · Q4 98.8% · 4Q avg 95.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.2% |
94.7%
3.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.2% |
3.4%
2.2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.3% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.3% |
7.4%
7.1 pts better
|
11.4%
11.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.0%
1.2 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.8% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.0% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.5% |
11.2%
5.7 pts better
|
19.6%
14.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 6.2% · 4Q avg 5.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 11.6% |
20.6%
9 pts better
|
16.7%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.4% · Q2 5.6% · Q3 12.5% · Q4 13.0% · 4Q avg 11.6% · 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 3.4% |
15.2%
11.8 pts better
|
16.3%
12.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 6.1% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.1% |
14.6%
9.5 pts better
|
14.9%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.8% · Q2 2.6% · Q3 5.1% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.6% |
0.8%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.1% |
1.5%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.6% |
22.4%
2.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.7% · Q2 17.2% · Q3 18.4% · Q4 39.7% · 4Q avg 24.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.9% |
3.7%
0.8 pts better
|
5.1%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.7% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 64.4% |
76.4%
12 pts worse
|
81.7%
17.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 70.0% · Q3 80.8% · Q4 50.0% · 4Q avg 64.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.7% |
75.6%
10.1 pts better
|
79.7%
6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.7% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-24 · Fire 2024-01-24
17 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (5 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-09-29 · Fire 2022-09-29
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (7 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
E13 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
E9 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2024-01-25
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-12-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-16
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-17
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
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 2025-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-07
F849 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2025-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-26
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-03-27
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-25
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-01-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
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 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-24
F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-01-25
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-07-19
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-07-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-19
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-07-19
G · Actual harm
2022-09-29
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-09-30
G · Actual harm
2022-09-29
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
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 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2022-09-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
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 2022-09-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-29
F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected 2022-09-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$9,315
2023-07-19
Fine
Fine · fine $9,315
Fine
Ownership
Moskowitz, Jay
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Brammeier, John
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Aurura Real Property Vpc LLC
5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization
Brammeier, John
Corporate Officer · Individual
Koretke, Mary
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Moskowitz, Jay
Corporate Officer · Individual
Nielsen, Matthew
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Qp Health Care Services LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
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