Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 80010
- CCN
- 065176
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 110
- Chain
- Sweetwater Care
- Residents per day
- 108
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 5 Dec 2024. The latest survey cycle has 3 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Arapahoe County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 | 4.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 19 homes in the county, 210 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Colorado median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 5 Dec 2024 | 3 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 13 Jul 2023 | 16 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 3 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
| 5 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 28 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Jul 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 22 May 2025 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | F | Complaint investigation | 14 Jun 2025 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0758 | 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 | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 6 Oct 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | E | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2023 |
| 13 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Sep 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 17 Apr 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Apr 2024 |
| 4 May 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Colorado median | Colorado average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.60 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.63 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.80 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.17 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.21 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 40.7%
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 50.0%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.0% | 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 | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.4% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 3.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.9% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Sweetwater Care (8 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sweetwater Care Resource LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jun 2024 |
| Sweetwater Care Resource LLC | Operational/managerial control | 1 Jun 2024 | |
| Sweetwater Care Resource LLC | Adp of the snf | 1 Jun 2024 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Arapahoe County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | Aurora | 2 of 5 | 14 | $2,516 | 7 May 2024 | |
| University Heights Care Center | Aurora | 3 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 7 Aug 2025 | |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence | Aurora | 4 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 1 May 2025 | |
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 24 Oct 2024 | |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 6 | $33,222 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| The Springs at St. Andrews Village | Aurora | 3 of 5 | 10 | $14,220 | 26 Mar 2026 | |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | Aurora | 2 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Julia Temple Healthcare Center | Englewood | 3 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 10 Dec 2024 | |
| Beth Israel at Shalom Park | Aurora | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 16 Apr 2026 | |
| Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation | Englewood | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 7 Nov 2024 | |
| Wellsprings Care Center | Englewood | 3 of 5 | 15 | $0 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Orchard Park Health Care Center | Littleton | 4 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 14 May 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center (CCN 065176). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/highland-park-rehabilitation-care-center-aurora-co-065176/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 28 Jul 2025. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 3 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 13 Jul 2023.
- Who operates Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in the chain Sweetwater Care. The CMS ownership file names Sweetwater Care Resource LLC for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Colorado as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.