LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA

Life Care Center of Aurora is a for-profit skilled nursing facility, organized as a limited liability company, located at 14101 E Evans Ave in Aurora, Colorado (ZIP: 80014) in Arapahoe County. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operates 166 certified beds. According to CMS data, Life Care Center of Aurora holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 3 out of 5, which is at the national average level. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5, indicating staffing levels that exceed the national average. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. CMS star ratings are intended to help consumers compare nursing homes based on these standardized data categories. Life Care Center of Aurora is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for qualifying short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays. Medicaid coverage may be available for eligible long-term care residents. Prospective residents or their representatives are encouraged to contact the facility directly at (303) 751-2000 to verify current payment options and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Aurora performs above average in two of three CMS component categories. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 out of 5 place the facility above most nursing homes nationally in those areas. The health inspection rating of 3 out of 5 is consistent with the national average. The overall 5-star rating reflects the combined performance across all three categories and positions this facility among higher-rated nursing homes in the CMS national dataset. Facilities in Colorado and across the country vary widely in these ratings, and CMS updates this data periodically based on new inspections, staffing reports, and quality measure calculations.