Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation

10201 E 3rd AVE
Aurora, CO 80010
(303) 364-3364

CCN

065001

Certified beds

108

Ownership

For profit - Individual

Chain

Sweetwater Care

Nurse staffing

3.65

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

Registered nurses: 0.68 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 43% a year

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

Inspection history

Inspected June 26, 2025

4 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health

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 June 27, 2025

F0679 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025

F0806 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025

F0627 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 27, 2025

Inspected April 22, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health

F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected April 23, 2025

Inspected March 13, 2025

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 31, 2025

Inspected May 7, 2024

12 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health

F0645 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024

F0757 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024

F0805 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

F0552 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

F0730 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

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 May 10, 2024

F0921 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

F0947 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 10, 2024

Inspected December 6, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health

F0686 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected December 8, 2023

Inspected January 26, 2023

10 citations · Health

F0553 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 23, 2023

F0561 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023

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 February 21, 2023

F0689 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal 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 February 21, 2023

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 February 21, 2023

F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023

F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023

F0585 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 24, 2023

F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023

F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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 February 21, 2023

Inspected October 14, 2021

21 citations · Health

F0610 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 6, 2022

F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0688 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0698 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0810 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0553 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0561 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 6, 2022

F0565 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 November 12, 2021

F0676 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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 January 6, 2022

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 January 6, 2022

F0867 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 6, 2022

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 January 6, 2022

F0550 Actual harm · Isolated

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0600 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 6, 2022

F0686 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected January 6, 2022

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 November 12, 2021

F0760 Actual harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

F0725 Actual harm · Pattern

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 12, 2021

Penalties

Date	Type	Amount
December 6, 2023	Fine	$2,516

Ownership transfers

Effective	Seller	Buyer
12/01/2017	Kindred Nursing Centers West LLC	Sweetwater Aurora Opco LLC

From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.