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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045 · (720) 857-6400 · 180 certified beds

Overall★★★☆☆ 3/5
Health inspections★★★☆☆ 3/5
Staffing★★★★☆ 4/5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4/5

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 3/5; median among 209 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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  • The published staff-turnover figure is 94%. Ask which reporting period it covers and how the current staffing team compares.
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Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Individual.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 4.67 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 1.14. Weekend total: 4.24. Nursing staff turnover: 94%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 18 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2024-11-21Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. FHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Ecomplaintcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. EHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Provide 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. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2024-11-21Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. DHealthcorrected 2025-01-03
2023-06-28Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. JHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. FHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. EHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Provide 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. DHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Implement 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. DHealthcorrected 2023-08-01
2023-06-28Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. DHealthcorrected 2023-08-01

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
HSU, CARRIEOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025
SIMMONS, RANELLOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/01/2025

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 065380), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/veterans-community-living-center-at-fitzsimons-aurora-co/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065380. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.