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Aviva At Fitzsimons
13525 E 23rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80045
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, Aviva At Fitzsimons serves Aurora in Adams County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2018.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 8, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 22.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $7K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day (1.5 RN), above the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 61.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 22 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 22.0 | 22.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.9 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.5 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 61.4% | 50.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $7,008 | $16,146 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 8 Oct 2024, 31 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×11 E ×7 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2 Jan 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Jan 2025 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0851 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 8 Oct 2024 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 31 Oct 2024 |
| 11 Oct 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 12 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 31 Jul 2023 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 3 Aug 2023 |
| 10 Dec 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2019 |
| 10 Dec 2019 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jan 2020 |
| 10 Dec 2019 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 2 Jan 2020 |
| 10 Dec 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2019 |
| 10 Dec 2019 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jan 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | Fine | $7,008 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 61.4%, RNs 61.3%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Msv Fitzsimons, Llc. Chain: Vivage Senior Living (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kcp Aurora, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 38% | 01/31/2021 |
| Mff Management, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 10/01/2019 |
| Moc Aurora LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 38% | 01/31/2021 |
| Qp Health Care Services LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/22/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Adams County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Northridge, LLC, The | Westminster | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.6 | — | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton | 108 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12.0 | $39K | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Ridgeview Post Acute | Commerce City | 112 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster | 80 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 35.0 | — | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Westminster | Westminster | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | $47K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 180 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 10.0 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Irondale Post AcuteSFF Candidate | Commerce City | 95 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 28.4 | $131K | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Malley Transitional Care Center | Northglenn | 162 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 29 | 17.9 | $11K | 14 May 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Adams County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aviva At Fitzsimons been cited for?
22 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Aviva At Fitzsimons been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $7K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aviva At Fitzsimons compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.9 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aviva At Fitzsimons?
It is part of the Vivage Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Kcp Aurora, LLC, Mff Management, LLC and Moc Aurora LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aviva At Fitzsimons last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 26 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 8 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.