HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 500 Geneva St in Aurora, Colorado (80010), within Arapahoe County. The facility operates 110 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component measures, each rated separately. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5 stars, reflecting findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the national average and reflects the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to the resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that CMS uses to assess resident outcomes across areas such as mobility, medication use, and hospital readmissions. Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, as indicated by its dual-certification status. This means the facility may serve residents whose care is funded through federal Medicare benefits, as well as those covered under Colorado's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking care at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 364-9311 to confirm current bed availability, specific payment arrangements, and any private pay or supplemental insurance options that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility presents a mixed profile across its component ratings. The overall 4-star rating places it above the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in part by the perfect 5-star quality measure score. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is in line with the national average, while the staffing rating of 2 stars falls below national norms. Staffing levels are a commonly monitored indicator in skilled nursing settings, as they can influence the consistency and availability of direct resident care. The quality measure rating, by contrast, suggests that documented clinical outcomes at this facility compare favorably against national standards. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for additional detail on individual inspection findings and staffing hour calculations.