Denver, CO · 63 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)● Very limited availability
One of Denver's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,790–$13,160/mo
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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO 80010 · Arapahoe County
Welcome to Highland Park Rehabilitation and Care Center. We provide 24/7 skilled nursing and rehabilitation here in Aurora, Colorado. We aim to help residents achieve the highest level of independence for returning home or staying for long-term care.
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (106 of 110 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Aurora
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Aurora, CO, with 110 certified beds and an average of about 106 residents per day. It operates as part of the Sweetwater Care network.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.56 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.5%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 6 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.40 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Aurora for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 110
- Avg. residents/day
- 106
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Sweetwater Care
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 065176
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,790–$13,160/mo (median $11,130) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Denver prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.40
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.56
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 49.5%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 6
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-12-05
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (22 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-07-28Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2025-07-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
2025-07-28Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-05-22Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
2025-05-22Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
2024-12-05Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-12-05Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-12-05Severity C — minimalNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-02 | Payment denial | — |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
500 Geneva St, Aurora, CO
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
How much does Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center cost?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Aurora, CO area typically runs $9,790–$13,160 per month (median $11,130, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Staff provide about 3.40 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 49.5% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center has 22 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-12-05). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center have availability?
Typically 96% full (106 of 110 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center offer?
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center in Aurora, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 110 beds.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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