Nursing homes in Aurora, CO

Compare 11 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Aurora, part of the Adams area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 3.6★ — above the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.

Aurora, Colorado, located within Adams County, features 11 nursing homes that provide essential long-term care services across the 80010, 80012, 80014, and 80015 ZIP codes. These facilities hold an average overall rating of 3.6 out of 5 stars according to CMS Care Compare data. Five of these local centers have achieved the highest 5-star rating, including the Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence, which is operated by Life Care Centers of America.

What to look for in Aurora

• 4 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
• 5 of 11 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
• 5 homes hold the top 5★ overall rating — a useful shortlist starting point.
• 5 of 11 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.

Top 10 highest rated nursing homes in Aurora

1. 1
   GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   5.0
2. 2
   BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK

   SHALOM PARK · Large
   5.0
3. 3
   LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA

   LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · Large
   5.0
4. 4
   SPRINGS AT ST ANDREWS VILLAGE, THE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Medium
   5.0
5. 5
   ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA

   ADVANCED HEALTH CARE · Medium
   5.0
6. 6
   HIGHLAND PARK REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

   SWEETWATER CARE · Medium
   4.0
7. 7
   AVIVA AT FITZSIMONS

   VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
   3.0
8. 8
   LOWRY HILLS CARE AND REHABILITATION

   SWEETWATER CARE · Medium
   2.0
9. 9
   HAMPDEN HILLS POST ACUTE

   THE ENSIGN GROUP · Large
   2.0
10. 10
    UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER

    VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING · Medium
    2.0

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