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Nursing homes in Arapahoe County, Colorado
There are 19 certified nursing homes in Arapahoe County, Colorado, with 2,067 beds between them.
16% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 453 health deficiencies over three cycles, 21.9 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $149K across 8 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Arapahoe County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 19 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 16% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 21.9 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $149K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | Aurora | 54 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | 13.0 | — | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Beth Israel At Shalom Park | Aurora | 135 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 1.5 | — | 13 Jul 2022 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | Aurora | 110 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 22 | 20.0 | — | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | Aurora | 166 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 23 | 13.9 | $33K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center | Littleton | 35 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 10 | 28.6 | $8K | 19 Feb 2026 |
| Suites At Holly Creek Care Center, The | Centennial | 25 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 28.0 | $22K | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Cherrelyn Healthcare Center | Littleton | 190 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 37 | 19.5 | — | 30 Dec 2025 |
| Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Englewood | 82 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 16 | 19.5 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center of Excellence | Aurora | 120 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Orchard Park Health Care Center | Littleton | 133 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 14 | 10.5 | — | 14 May 2026 |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | Greenwood Village | 90 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 32 | 35.6 | $33K | 9 Apr 2026 |
| Julia Temple Healthcare Center | Englewood | 128 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 13 | 10.2 | — | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Life Care Center of Littleton | Littleton | 120 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 21.7 | — | 7 Nov 2024 |
| The Springs At St. Andrews Village | Aurora | 58 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 21 | 36.2 | $14K | 26 Mar 2026 |
| University Heights Care Centerabuse icon | Aurora | 105 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 48 | 45.7 | — | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Wellsprings Care Centerabuse icon | Englewood | 81 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 38 | 46.9 | — | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | Aurora | 218 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 42 | 19.3 | — | 16 Jan 2025 |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | Aurora | 108 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 52 | 48.1 | $3K | 3 Jun 2026 |
| Suites At Someren Glen Care Center, The | Centennial | 109 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 31 | 28.4 | $36K | 8 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 38 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 23 |
| F0761 | 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. | 22 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 20 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 18 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 16 |
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (5), Life Care Centers Of America (3), Sweetwater Care (2), Advanced Health Care (1), Brookdale Senior Living (1), Stellar Senior Living (1), Clear Choice Healthcare (1), Long Peak Operating Company (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Arapahoe County, Colorado?
19 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,067 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Arapahoe County have the highest CMS ratings?
Advanced Health Care of Aurora (5 stars), Beth Israel At Shalom Park (5 stars), Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center (5 stars)
How do Arapahoe County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
16% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 21.9 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.