Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Life Care Center of Aurora

14101 E Evans AVE
Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 751-2000

CCN
065332
Certified beds
166
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Life Care Centers of America

Nurse staffing

4.17
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.92 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 30% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected February 27, 2024

10 citations · Health
D
F0554 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
D
F0685 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
D
F0687 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate foot care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
D
F0693 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 11, 2024
D
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 25, 2024
D
F0790 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024
E
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 25, 2024
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 15, 2024

Inspected October 9, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
E
F0678 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 27, 2023

Inspected December 1, 2022

6 citations · Health
D
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022
D
F0657 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 16, 2022

Inspected August 5, 2021

9 citations · Health
D
F0574 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 10, 2021
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected December 24, 2020
D
F0676 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 10, 2021
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 10, 2021
D
F0740 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 10, 2021
E
F0679 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2021
E
F0680 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected October 5, 2021
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 10, 2021
F
F0839 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Past Non-Compliance · corrected March 3, 2021

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
February 27, 2024Fine$33,222