UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

University Heights Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 656 Dillon Way in Aurora, Colorado 80011, in Arapahoe County. The facility operates 105 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three component categories: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. University Heights Care Center received a 1-star rating in health inspections, the lowest tier on the CMS scale, indicating a higher-than-average number or severity of findings during state inspection surveys. In contrast, the staffing rating stands at 4 stars, reflecting above-average staffing levels relative to peer facilities nationally. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that category, which reflects favorable performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospitalization, falls, and pressure ulcers among the resident population. University Heights Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to coverage limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in the state of Colorado. Individuals and families seeking placement are advised to contact the facility directly at (303) 344-0636 to confirm current bed availability, private pay rates, and any specific payer requirements. When considered against national benchmarks, the facility presents a mixed profile. The 2-star overall rating places it below the national average, driven primarily by its 1-star health inspection score. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings are notably stronger, sitting at 4 and 5 stars respectively, both above the national norm. This pattern of contrasting scores across categories may be relevant for those reviewing the facility's data, as each component reflects a distinct dimension of facility operations. Health inspection ratings are based on findings from state surveys conducted over a three-year period, while staffing ratings account for reported nursing hours per resident per day, and quality measures draw from clinical data submitted to CMS. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the full CMS Care Compare report for additional detail on specific inspection findings and quality metrics.