University Heights Care Center
Nursing Home Facility
656 Dillon Way, Aurora, CO 80011
Aspen Center is located in Aurora, Colorado. We provide therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapist on-site. We also provide bariatric care, tracheotomy care, and wound care.
With 120 beds, University Heights Care Center is one of the larger communities in the area — senior care communities in Aurora average about 57 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 84% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 2 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Aurora average about 3.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in August 2025 and recorded 14 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 2.9 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.8 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Aurora average about 3.8 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 28%.
The community is located in Adams County, CO.
University Heights Care Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, hospice care, respite care, and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type for-profit corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 84%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 2.9
- Annual staff turnover 28%
- Last health inspection August 2025