Aviva at Fitzsimons
13525 E 23rd Ave · Aurora, CO · 80045 · 3033448282
100 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Vivage Senior Living
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.47 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.68 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $14,743 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G August 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected January 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F October 8, 2024
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 8, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 11, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 12, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2023
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.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E July 31, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 3, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2019
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected January 9, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 2, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 30, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2019
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected January 7, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 30, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| August 26, 2025 | Fine | $7,008 |
| July 31, 2023 | Fine | $7,735 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065430 · certified since December 27, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.