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Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons
1919 Quentin St, Aurora, CO 80045
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Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons Description
Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons is a community that offers memory care, nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in Aurora, Colorado. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the 24th highest rated community in the city out of 37 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Positive Reviews:
- Patients and clients describe the facility as clean, well-maintained, with friendly, helpful, caring, competent, and professional staff.
- Food is described as diverse and well-prepared.
- Some reviewers highlight extraordinary care provided to veterans and their families with dignity and respect.
- Staff interactions with residents are praised for being outstanding, with staff showing great knowledge of individual residents and delivering care with a positive attitude.
- Several reviews commend specific aspects of care, including the cleanliness of the facility and the personal, respectful treatment of residents.
Negative Reviews:
- Some reviews report a decline in the quality of care over time, with a high turnover of staff who lack knowledge and care for veterans.
- Concerns about cleanliness, with reports of filthy bathrooms and dining areas, and trash not being emptied regularly.
- Reports of unprofessional behavior from staff, including ignoring residents' needs and being rude and cruel.
- Communication issues are mentioned, with difficulty in getting responses from the facility for admissions.
- Overall lack of care and respect for residents is a concern, with some reviewers advising against placing loved ones in the facility.
Mixed Reviews:
- While some reviews praise the staff for being amazing and going above and beyond, others describe them as unprofessional and uncaring.
- The facility's cleanliness and maintenance are viewed positively in some reviews but are major points of criticism in others.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 1, 2003
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 180
Total current residents: 120
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $241920
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-02-13 | 2020-03-03 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-05 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-04 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-03-12 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-02-20 | 2019-04-05 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2017-06-09 | 2017-07-14 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-01-20 | 2020-02-28 | D | Freedom 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. |
| 2020-01-20 | 2020-02-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2020-01-20 | 2020-03-20 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-04-03 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement 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. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-03-29 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-04-04 | E | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2019-01-24 | 2019-04-04 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | E | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | 1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure residents have the right to have a choice over activities, their schedules, and health care according to their interests, assessments, and plans of care. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-13 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-08-03 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Maintain drug records and properly mark/label drugs and other similar products according to accepted professional standards. |
| 2017-05-25 | 2017-07-12 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-01-20 | $12,948 |
| 2020-06-25 | $13,000 |
| 2023-02-27 | $241,920 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2018-09-24 | 23 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Aurora which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 359,407 (small city).
- The average income is $52,646, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 78
- Low Temperature: 32
- Average Temperature: 54.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 68 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 255 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 34.2 years old, low compared to other cities.
- 7.01% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 18.34% of the population are Foreign-born which is a average percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 1% American Indian and Alaska Native, 5% Asian, 13% Black or African-American, 24% Hispanic or Latino, and 54% White.
- The crime rate is 8.66 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.87 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 5.61 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
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Supermarkets
El Angel Carniceria
1.0 miles awayLek's Asian Market
1.2 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
1.2 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.3 miles awayKing Soopers
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Quentin St & E 19th Ave
0.1 miles awayQuentin St & E Montview Blvd
0.1 miles awayQuentin St & E 17th Pl
0.1 miles awayE Montview Blvd & Peoria St
0.1 miles awayE Montview Blvd & Paris St
0.1 miles awayBanks
Public Service Credit Union
0.2 miles awayCollegiate Peaks Bank
0.5 miles awayFirst Bank
0.7 miles awayFitzsimons Federal Credit Union
0.9 miles awayRocky Mountain Law Enforcement Federal Credit Union
1.3 miles awayHospitals
Marion Downs Hearing Center
0.1 miles awayUCH Center for Dependency Addiction & Rehabilitation (CeDAR)
0.2 miles awayAnschutz Inpatient Pavilion 2 & Emergency Department (University Hospital)
0.2 miles awayUniversity of Colorado Hospital
0.3 miles awayChildren's Hospital Colorado Emergency Department (ED)
0.5 miles awayPharmacies
Atrium Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayOutpatient Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayCarePlus CVS Pharmacy
0.5 miles awayWalgreens
1.1 miles awayTarget Pharmacy
2.4 miles awayDentists
Dental Center (Dr Phillip Hom)
1.2 miles awayComfort Dental Kids - Aurora
1.2 miles awaySmall Smiles Dental
1.8 miles awayKids Choice
1.9 miles awayConcorde Dental Clinic
2.2 miles awayParks
Parade Grounds
0.1 miles awayFood Truck Park
0.1 miles awayUniversity of Colorado Hospital Greenway Park-
0.2 miles awayBioscience Park
0.2 miles awayBoettcher Commons
0.2 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Unity Temple of Pratical Christianity
6.3 miles awayShopping
Stanley Marketplace
1.7 miles awayAurora Mall
2.9 miles awayNorthfield
3.2 miles awayBase Exchange/Commissary
3.6 miles awayCherry Creek Shopping Center
6.0 miles awayCulture
Aurora Fox Arts Center
1.5 miles awayVintage Theater
1.6 miles awayThe Hangar at Stanley
1.8 miles awayLarry D. Carter Theater
2.9 miles awayAmphitheatre
3.0 miles awayRestaurants
Chai & Chai
0.3 miles awayEtai's Bakery Cafe
0.3 miles awayCourtyard Cafe
0.4 miles awayFood Court
0.4 miles awayLupita's Restaurant
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