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Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons

1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO, 80045

Ownership type: For profit - Individual.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 2 out of 52of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 2-star overall rating for Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, with 18 inspection citations on record (1 higher severity). Federal records include $79,467 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
2
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
1
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
180
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall2 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing1 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 2
15
Adams Co. avg 2.5Colorado avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 2 of 5. Adams Co. avg: 2.5. Colorado avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

18
Citations on record
1
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
32020
72023
82024
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

2 records · $79,467 total · Jun 28, 2023–Jul 28, 2023
  1. Jul 28, 2023$34,467
  2. Jun 28, 2023$45,000

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)10.67%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)3.41%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.23%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Hsu, CarrieOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Simmons, RanellOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
Hsu, CarrieADP OF THE SNF
Simmons, RanellADP OF THE SNF

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Adams County.

1919 Quentin St, Aurora
Adams County · CO · 80045
180 certified beds39.7458, -104.8400

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
CCN 065001
Aurora, CO223Not shown$2,516
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 065009
Denver, CO323Shown$12,735
Mountain Vista Health Center
CCN 065015
Wheat Ridge, CO113Shown$39,227
Amberwood Post Acute
CCN 065034
Denver, CO223Not shown$9,636
Boulder Post Acute
CCN 065052
Boulder, CO223Shown$9,113
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
CCN 065077
Englewood, CO443Not shown$17,696

Related research

Frequently asked questions

What is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's CMS rating?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons has a 2-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 1 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons located?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons is located at 1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO, 80045 in Adams County, and CMS lists 180 certified beds.

Does Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $79,467 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's CMS overall rating is 2 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.5 across 14 facilities in Adams County, and 3.16 across Colorado. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
065380
Ownership type
For profit - Individual
Certified beds
180
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 18 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
Nov 21, 20240550DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240657EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240684DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240790EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240806DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240880FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Nov 21, 20240600EComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJan 3, 2025
Jun 28, 20230688DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230689JStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230699EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230807DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jun 28, 20230867FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionAug 1, 2023
Jan 20, 20200600DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2020
Jan 20, 20200679DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionFeb 28, 2020
Jan 20, 20200698DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionMar 20, 2020

How to verify this data

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  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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