LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
14101 E EVANS AVE, Aurora, CO 80014
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How LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA Compares
LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA is a 166-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aurora, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.1%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 166 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 68% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aurora, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 13.1% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (35% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.1% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (68% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.7% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (32% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.1% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9% (39% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA with other nursing homes in Aurora.
What keeps LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 13.1% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.1% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 68% occupancy across 166 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA's rating advantage in Aurora?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Aurora
Aurora sits in Arapahoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 85,418 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $80,291
- Median home value
- $385,100
Demographics for Arapahoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aurora.
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