VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is a nursing care facility located at 1919 Quentin St in Aurora, Colorado (ZIP 80045). The facility operates with 180 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individual ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents and serves Adams County. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons received a health inspection rating of 3 stars, aligning with the national average in that domain. Its staffing rating of 1 star is notably below the national average, indicating lower reported staffing levels relative to comparable facilities nationwide. The quality measure rating of 4 stars is above the national average, reflecting favorable performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. The overall 2-star rating is a composite of these three components and represents the facility's standing relative to others across the country. Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is authorized to bill these federal and state programs for covered services. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to program eligibility and benefit limits. Medicaid coverage may apply for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria. Families and individuals are advised to contact the facility directly at (720) 857-6400 to verify current bed availability, accepted insurance plans, and private pay arrangements. When compared to national averages, this facility presents a mixed profile across its rating components. The quality measure rating of 4 stars surpasses the national benchmark, while the staffing rating of 1 star represents a significant gap below average. The health inspection rating of 3 stars is consistent with national norms. The overall 2-star composite rating places the facility below the national average of 3.0 stars. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review each component rating individually to assess which factors are most relevant to their specific care needs. CMS updates facility ratings periodically based on new inspection data, staffing reports, and quality measure outcomes.