What is the average nursing home staffing level in Aurora?

Aurora nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.85 RN HPRD. The Colorado state average is 4.08 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.

How do I choose a nursing home in Aurora?

Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.

Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Aurora?

Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Colorado-specific limits and the look-back period.

CMS PBJ Data · 2026

Aurora, CO Nursing Home Staffing

11 facilities · City avg 3.95 HPRD · 3 rated 5 stars

Facilities

3.95

Avg Total HPRD

0.85

Avg RN HPRD

3/11

5-Star Rated

Benchmarks: Colorado avg 4.08 total HPRD / 0.78 RN · National avg 3.89 total / 0.69 RN · Federal minimum 3.48 total / 0.55 RN

All Nursing Homes in Aurora

Sorted by CMS overall star rating. Click any facility for full staffing charts and penalty history.

BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK

AURORA, CO · Non profit

5★

5★

4.13

0.70

LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA

AURORA, CO · For profit

5★

5★

4.16

1.05

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA

AURORA, CO · For profit

5★

4★

4.95

1.22

HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

AURORA, CO · For profit

4★

3★

3.60

0.63

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

AURORA, CO · For profit

4★

4★

3.92

0.71

VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS

AURORA, CO · For profit

3★

4★

4.67

1.14

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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THE SPRINGS AT ST. ANDREWS VILLAGE

AURORA, CO · For profit

3★

1★

3.64

0.60

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS

AURORA, CO · For profit

3★

2★

4.92

1.51

⚠ 2 CMS fines on record

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LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION

AURORA, CO · For profit

2★

3★

3.30

0.57

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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HAMPDEN HILLS POST ACUTE

AURORA, CO · For profit

2★

3★

3.17

0.40

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

AURORA, CO · For profit

2★

4★

2.93

0.78

⚠ 1 CMS fine on record

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the average nursing home staffing level in Aurora?: Aurora nursing homes in this CMS data sample average 3.95 total nursing hours per resident per day (HPRD), with 0.85 RN HPRD. The Colorado state average is 4.08 HPRD and the U.S. national average is 3.89 HPRD.
How do I choose a nursing home in Aurora?: Start with the CMS staffing star rating (target 4–5 stars) and total HPRD above 3.89. Check RN HPRD (target ≥ 1.0), weekend staffing levels, staff turnover (below 30% is excellent), and penalty/fine history. Request a tour and ask about staff-to-resident ratios on evenings and weekends specifically.
Does Medicaid cover nursing homes in Aurora?: Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers skilled nursing facility care for eligible residents. You must meet income and asset limits and receive a level-of-care determination. Check our Medicaid eligibility tool for Colorado-specific limits and the look-back period.

Data: CMS Payroll-Based Journal via Care Compare. Updated every 24 hours via ISR.