Colorado · Nursing Homes
Palmelle

This is the placeto find the place.

Nursing Homes & Extended Care in Aurora, CO.

Ranked based on inspection data.

Help Me Choose · $199 Call (888) 282-PALM

This is what the inspectors wrote down.

Every score on this page is built from federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records — the same findings a regulator sees. Not brochures, not tours, not what a facility says about itself.

17 licensed nursing homes in Aurora, CO
Updated October 21, 2026
5.1Mixed

LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION

10201 E 3RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80010

LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION brings low staff turnover (38%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing wellFull record ›
7.2Solid

HAMPDEN HILLS POST ACUTE

14699 E HAMPDEN AVE, AURORA, CO 80014

HAMPDEN HILLS POST ACUTE brings low staff turnover (23%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Mobility-decline rate is 30.0% — meaning that share of long-stay residents lost ability to move between measurements (above the national median of about 17%).

2 doing wellFull record ›
8.9Strong

HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

500 GENEVA ST, AURORA, CO 80010

HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.63 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record.

1 doing wellFull record ›
7.5Strong

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

1600 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, CO 80012

GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), 0.71 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (32%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: This facility's long-stay antipsychotic rate is 40% — roughly three times the national median of about 14%.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK

14800 E BELLEVIEW DR, AURORA, CO 80015

BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (5.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 0.70 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (14%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Pressure ulcer rate is 1.8% — under half the national median.

4 doing wellFull record ›

Reading all of these is the job. We do it for you and name one.

Help Me Choose · $199
8.1Strong

LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA

14101 E EVANS AVE, AURORA, CO 80014

LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (5.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.05 RN hours per resident daily, and low staff turnover (27%). There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
4.6Mixed

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

656 DILLON WAY, AURORA, CO 80011

UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER has a critical flag: cms has placed an abuse icon on this facility, indicating a substantiated finding of abuse, neglect, or exploitation of a resident. Worth asking: Falls with major injury rate is 1.2% — well below the national median.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
6.8Solid

VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS

1919 QUENTIN ST, AURORA, CO 80045

VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS brings above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (4.0/5), 1.14 RN hours per resident daily, and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Annual nursing staff turnover is 94%.

2 doing well2 flaggedFull record ›
6.1Solid

THE SPRINGS AT ST. ANDREWS VILLAGE

2670 S ABILENE ST, AURORA, CO 80014

THE SPRINGS AT ST. ANDREWS VILLAGE brings high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 0.60 RN hours per resident daily.

2 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
9.7Excellent

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA

1800 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, CO 80012

ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA brings a 5.0-star CMS rating, strong inspection scores (4.0/5), above-average staffing (4.0/5), high quality measure scores (5.0/5), 1.22 RN hours per resident daily, low staff turnover (31%), and no federal fines on record. Worth asking: Registered nurse coverage is 1.22 hours per resident per day — well above the recommended minimum of 0.75 and on par with high-end facilities.

2 doing wellFull record ›
6.4Solid

AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS

13525 E 23RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80045

AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS brings a 4.0-star CMS rating, high quality measure scores (5.0/5), and 1.51 RN hours per resident daily. There are 1 federal fine(s) on record — no date context, so worth asking about directly.

1 doing well1 flaggedFull record ›
Not yet
scored

AURORA SENIOR HOUSING LLC

2670 S ABILENE ST, AURORA, CO 80014

Full record ›
Not yet
scored

TAMARA DREES INC

1649 S ENSENADA ST, AURORA, CO 80017

Full record ›
Not yet
scored

AURORA NURSING AND REHAB CENTER

13801 E YALE AVE, AURORA, CO 80014

Full record ›
Not yet
scored

KAISER

2839 S MEMPHIS ST, AURORA, CO 80013

Full record ›
Not yet
scored

AURORA /TRANSITIONAL /CARE, LLC

13525 E 23RD AVE, AURORA, CO 80045

Full record ›
Not yet
scored

BIANCA'S TOUCH

17145 E CHENANGO AVE UNIT F, AURORA, CO 80015

Full record ›

Not sure where to start?

We do the calling. You do the choosing.

Staying home instead? Our CAPS-certified senior home safety assessment covers fall risk, bathroom safety, transfers, walker access, lighting and thresholds, and ends in a written prioritized plan. We do not sell the construction.

The promise

You get your answer. Or your money back.

No recommendation in three business days? The $199 goes back. No forms.

Perch

The Unspoken Authority: Why Your Parent Trusts Their Doctor Over You The Cover Story

The Conversation

The Unspoken Authority: Why Your Parent Trusts Their Doctor Over You

Understanding the deep-seated deference older adults give medical advice, and how to gently shift the conversation.

Questions families ask

Colorado state guide · All the answers, in one place

Common questions

How many licensed nursing homes are in Aurora, CO?
17 licensed nursing homes in Aurora, CO, drawn from federal CMS records and state licensing data.
How does Palmelle rank these nursing homes?
Each facility is ranked using a Clarity Score from 0 to 10, blending federal CMS inspection results and state licensing records. The same numbers regulators use.
What is the Palmelle Clarity Score?
A 0 to 10 transparency score built from federal CMS data and state licensing records. It reflects what inspectors found. Not opinions and not advertising.
Can Palmelle help our family pick the right one?
Yes. Help Me Choose is $199. We do the calling. You do the choosing. One named recommendation in 72 hours. Money back if we miss the 72-hour promise.

Twenty-one options. One right answer.

Tell us about your parent. We read every file on this page and name the one.

Get my answer · $199

Three business days. Real human.

The Long Run

A lesson that happens to be a game.