01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2026-04-09 | 6 | 2026-04-09 | 19 |
| Cycle 2 | 2024-02-27 | 10 | 2024-02-27 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | 2022-12-01 | 7 | 2022-12-01 | 1 |
CMS CCN 0653322026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Life Care Center Of Aurora
14101 E Evans Ave · Aurora, CO 80014 · Arapahoe County
Certified beds166CMS provider file
Recent citation rows48current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
48 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 7 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2026-04-09 · FIREE0001Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0742Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0761Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-082026-04-09 · FIREK0161Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0222Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0293Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0300Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-04-09 · FIREK0321Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-04-09 · FIREK0324Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-222026-04-09 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-04-09 · FIREK0355Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-04-09 · FIREK0531Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-262026-04-09 · FIREK0781Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0902Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0912Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has plan of correction2026-04-09 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-212026-04-09 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-2103 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-02-27 | Fine | $33,222 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/1993
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndividual · INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/1993
- LEE, JENNIFERIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2023
- SCHMIDT, DEREKIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/01/2023
- TEFERI, DAWITIndividual · MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2023
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/24/2017
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTORNOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2022
- CROSS, CINDYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/1994
- HENRY, TERRYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/16/1999
- LAY, LISAIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 02/09/2018
- SWANKER, RICHARDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 04/01/2011
- THURMOND, JOANIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/22/2000
- ARAPAHOE MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 09/26/1994
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 06/14/2006
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Organization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/1994
- FLETCHER, TODDIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/13/2024
- GAHM, GREGORYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/2021
- LEE, JENNIFERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 08/15/2023
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.16per resident day
RN hours1.05per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.64per resident day
Staff turnover27.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Aurora ledger →Other published facilities nearby
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