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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center

500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 800103033649311110 certified beds · 108 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
6
since 2022
Deficiencies
22
1201
Penalties · 3 yrs
none on file
Last survey
2025-07-28
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats

Survey history

Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01
DateKindDeficienciesOfficial recordArchived PDF
2025-07-28Complaint021CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2025-05-22Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-12-05Standard120CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2024-04-17Complaint020CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2023-07-13Standard0110CMS-2567 (Care Compare)
2022-05-04Standard010CMS-2567 (Care Compare)

Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.

Deficiencies

CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.

2025-07-28Complaint survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-07-29Record 065176-20250728-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-29Record 065176-20250728-F580
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-07-29Record 065176-20250728-F600
2025-05-22Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-14Record 065176-20250522-F610
F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-06-14Record 065176-20250522-F800
2024-12-05Standard survey · 3 deficienciesOfficial report
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 065176-20241205-F695
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 065176-20241205-F880
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-06Record 065176-20241205-F732
2024-04-17Complaint survey · 2 deficienciesOfficial report
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 065176-20240417-F812
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-04-20Record 065176-20240417-F925
2023-07-13Standard survey · 11 deficienciesOfficial report
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-30Record 065176-20230713-F584
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F676
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F679
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F695
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F744
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F758
F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F791
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-10-06Record 065176-20230713-F804
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-12Record 065176-20230713-F813
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-09-27Record 065176-20230713-F880
2022-05-04Standard survey · 1 deficiencyOfficial report
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-06-10Record 065176-20220504-F812

Staffing

CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainer
RN hours per resident day0.63
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.60
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.21
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover41%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%

Quality measures

CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions
MeasureFacilityColoradoNational
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
lower is better
3.0%3.4%4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
lower is better
3.3%3.4%3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
lower is better
13.9%20.0%15.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
lower is better
0.0%1.4%1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained
lower is better
0.0%0.1%0.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
lower is better
3.0%13.4%13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
lower is better
5.7%4.7%5.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication
lower is better
4.0%11.5%19.5%

Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.

Ownership

As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)
EntityRoleInterestSinceRegistry
Sweetwater Care Resource LLC
Organization
5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
Chesley, Aaron
Individual
5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST48%
Bouzida, Nabil
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Chesley, Aaron
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Gamett, James
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Reddy, Vikas
Individual
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Sweetwater Care Resource LLC
Organization
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE
Bouzida, Nabil
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chesley, Aaron
Individual
INDIVIDUAL IS AN OWNER, PARTNER OR TRUSTEE OF ANY ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chesley, Aaron
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Chesley, Aaron
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Gamett, James
Individual
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYNOT APPLICABLE
Gamett, James
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Gamett, Shauna
Individual
TRUSTEE OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Reddy, Vikas
Individual
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Sweetwater Care Resource LLC
Organization
ADP OF THE SNFNOT APPLICABLE
Part of a chain
Sweetwater Care8 facilities
View chain record

Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.

Cost context

County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.

No county cost figures on file for Arapahoe.

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Sources & provenance

SectionAgency · datasetRetrieved
Facility, ratingsCMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information2026-08-01
SurveysCMS · Survey Summary2026-08-01
DeficienciesCMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare)2026-08-01
PenaltiesCMS · Penalties2026-08-01
StaffingCMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026)2026-08-01
Quality measuresCMS · MDS Quality Measures2026-08-01
OwnershipCMS · Ownership2026-08-01