Nursing home · SNF / NF

Life Care Center of Aurora

Federal · CMSActive CMS certificationCCN 065332CMS high performingFor profit CMS overall

14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 · Operated by Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC · Chain Life Care Centers of America

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, release Oct 1, 2026 · provenance

$25 Full Intelligence Report

Certified beds

166

Avg residents / day

123

Inspections

Citations

Harm-level

Fines

$33k

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 166 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 123.3 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 065332
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Nov 11, 1994
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (303) 751-2000
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

latest Jul 15, 2026

Citations

24 health · 25 fire

Harm or worse

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G2	H·	I·
Potential harm	D17	E8	F22
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

$33,222

Payment denials

Latest

Feb 27, 2024

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jul 15, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Apr 9, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	19	Potential harm	5	Open →
Apr 9, 2026	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 27, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Feb 27, 2024	Health	Health Standard	10	Actual harm	—	Open →
Oct 9, 2023	Health	Health Complaint	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 1, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	1	Potential harm	—	Open →
Dec 1, 2022	Health	Health Standard	6	Actual harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
Feb 27, 2024	Civil money penalty (fine)	$33,222	—	065332\|Fine\|115833

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G2	H·	I·
Potential harm	D17	E8	F22
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jul 15, 2026	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Aug 26, 2026	Complaint
Apr 9, 2026	E-0001	Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0222	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. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0293	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0300	Meet other general requirements that are deficient. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified
Apr 9, 2026	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified
Apr 9, 2026	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 22, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified
Apr 9, 2026	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified
Apr 9, 2026	K-0531	Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 26, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0781	Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0902	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of medical gas and medical vacuum systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0912	Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Plan of correction, not yet verified
Apr 9, 2026	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	K-0927	Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 21, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0742	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0791	Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 8, 2026
Apr 9, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 8, 2026
Feb 27, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Apr 24, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 24, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 24, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Apr 29, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 2, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0554	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0677	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0685	Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0687	Provide appropriate foot care. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0693	Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0695	Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 11, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Mar 25, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 25, 2024
Feb 27, 2024	F-0790	Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Mar 15, 2024
Oct 9, 2023	F-0678	Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 27, 2023	Complaint
Dec 1, 2022	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jan 5, 2023
Dec 1, 2022	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022	F-0657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022	F-0686	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 16, 2022
Dec 1, 2022	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 16, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Operating entity

Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

Organizations

Individuals

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Jun 1, 1993
Jennifer Lee	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Aug 15, 2023
Derek Schmidt	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Aug 1, 2023
Dawit Teferi	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Nov 1, 2023
Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Sep 26, 1994
Developers Investment Company Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 14, 2006
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 15, 1994
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
Gregory Gahm	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 1, 2021
Jennifer Lee	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 15, 2023
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
Derek Schmidt	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 1, 2023
Dawit Teferi	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Nov 1, 2023
James Ziegler	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 13, 2024
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 24, 2017
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 15, 1994
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 22, 2000
Arapahoe Medical Investors LLC	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 7, 2018
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025
Gregory Gahm	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025
Jennifer Lee	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 13, 2025
Forrest Preston	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Mar 7, 2018

Same chain in Colorado

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Villa Manor Care Center 7950 W Mississippi Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226 CCN 065092	110	Mar 26, 2026	50	—
Valley View Villa 815 Fremont Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 CCN 065181	120	Dec 1, 2025	211 harm2 open	—
Western Hills Health Care Center 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214 CCN 065209	140	Aug 19, 2026	181 harm1 open	—
Canon Lodge Care Center 905 Harding Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 CCN 065217Abuse icon	60	Aug 13, 2025	40	—
Columbine Care Center 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201 CCN 065220	112	Apr 16, 2026	392 open	—
Berkley Care Center 735 S Locust St, Denver, CO 80224 CCN 065223	118	Feb 26, 2026	732 harm1 open	$17k
University Park Care Center 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 CCN 065231	180	Aug 27, 2026	462 harm3 open	$23k
Hallmark Nursing Center 3701 W Radcliff Ave, Denver, CO 80236 CCN 065233	143	Jun 2, 2026	504 harm2 open	$6,788

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 14101 E Evans Ave, Aurora, CO 80014
ZIP: 80014
County: Arapahoe County FIPS 08005
State: Colorado
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Advanced Health Care of Aurora 1800 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 CCN 065393	1 km	54	Jun 25, 2026	411 harm7 open	—
The Springs at St. Andrews Village 2670 S Abilene St, Aurora, CO 80014 CCN 065388	1.4 km	58	Mar 26, 2026	481 harm	$9,243
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence 1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 CCN 065266	1.4 km	120	Jul 30, 2026	13	—
Hampden Hills Post Acute 14699 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014 CCN 065146	2.8 km	218	Jul 9, 2026	45	—
University Heights Care Center 656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011 CCN 065337Abuse icon	5.4 km	105	Dec 16, 2025	502 harm	—
Beth Israel at Shalom Park 14800 E Belleview Dr, Aurora, CO 80015 CCN 065303	6.1 km	135	Apr 16, 2026	20	—
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation 10201 E 3rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80010 CCN 065001	6.3 km	108	Jun 3, 2026	702 harm2 open	$2,516
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center 500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 80010 CCN 065176Abuse icon	6.6 km	110	Aug 6, 2026	421 harm6 open	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	065332	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	065332	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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Life Care Center of Aurora

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Same chain in Colorado

Nearby nursing homes

Life Care Center of Aurora

Federal certification

State license

Penalties

Owners of record

All disclosed roles

Same chain in Colorado

Nearby nursing homes