Nursing homes › Colorado › Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons
1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045 · 7208576400 · 180 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Individual.
Total nurse staffing: 4.67 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 1.14. Weekend total: 4.24. Nursing staff turnover: 94%.
All-time on record: 18 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. | E | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2024-11-21 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Health | corrected 2025-01-03 |
| 2023-06-28 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | E | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| 2023-06-28 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | D | Health | corrected 2023-08-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-07-28 | Fine | $34,467 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HSU, CARRIE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
| SIMMONS, RANELL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065380. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.