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Aviva At Fitzsimons
13525 E 23rd Ave, Aurora, CO 800453033448282100 certified beds · 73 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare
Surveys on file
6
since 2019
Deficiencies
22
● 0● 21● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$7,008
1 fine
Last survey
2025-08-26
Complaint
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 3
Staffing 2
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| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-02 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-08 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-11 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-07-31 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-12-10 | Standard | 050 | CMS-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.
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.Correction not yet recordedRecord 065430-20250826-F689
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-01-31Record 065430-20250102-F658
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 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F550
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F730
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F759
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 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F813
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F851
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 2024-10-31Record 065430-20241008-F880
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 2023-10-12Record 065430-20231011-F550
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F585
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F679
F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F697
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F761
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Care planningRecords
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F842
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity FStandard
Environment
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F908
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-08-03Record 065430-20230731-F921
F585Honor 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-01-09Record 065430-20191210-F585
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-01-02Record 065430-20191210-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-12-30Record 065430-20191210-F658
F808Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-01-07Record 065430-20191210-F808
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 2019-12-30Record 065430-20191210-F812
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | Civil money penalty | $7,008 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.51
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.92
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours4.59
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover61%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover61%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 9.3% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 3.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.7% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.6% | 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 | 8.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.2% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.4% | 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)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brammeier, John Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 6% | — | — |
| Kcp Aurora, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | — | — |
| Mff Management, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Moc Aurora LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | — | — |
| Moskowitz, Jay Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 19% | — | — |
| Qp Health Care Services LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Braghin, Fernando Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brammeier, John Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Burmood, Ryan Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Koretke, Mary Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moskowitz, Jay Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Vivage Senior Living — 6 facilities
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 Adams.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons Aurora | 0.6 mi | 2024-11-21 | 080 |
| University Heights Care Center Aurora | 1.7 mi | 2025-12-16 | 0340 |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center Aurora | 2.8 mi | 2025-07-28 | 181 |
| Lowry Hills Care And Rehabilitation Aurora | 2.9 mi | 2026-06-03 | 0192 |
| Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence Aurora | 4.2 mi | 2026-03-04 | 0100 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |