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Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center

500 GENEVA ST, AURORA, CO, 80010
(303) 364-9311
highlandparkcare.org
110 licensed beds
★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
110
State license
020407
CMS facility ID
065176
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center
Street address
500 GENEVA ST
City / state / ZIP
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone
(303) 364-9311
Website
highlandparkcare.org
State license #
020407

About this facility — Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center

Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Aurora, Colorado. It is licensed for 110 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 106 senior care facilities in Aurora and 210 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center 38 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Sweetwater Care
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Sweetwater Care Resource Llc
Direct owner · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — 100% stake — since 2024
Chesley, Aaron
Indirect owner · Governing body · Operational control · Owner of a disclosable party · Additional disclosable party — 48% stake — since 2024
Bouzida, Nabil
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gamett, James
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Gamett, Shauna
Trustee — since 2024
Reddy, Vikas
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Regulatory standing

License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1983-07-01
CMS overall rating
5 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
3 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2024-12-05
Nurse staffing
3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$458 per day (≈ $13,920/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
83% Medicaid · 1% Medicare · 16% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
13% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
110
Licensed as
Nursing Facilities
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-07-28Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-29
2025-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-06-14
F-0800
F · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-06-14
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (33 citations)
2024-12-05Health inspection3 citations
F-0695
E · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0732
C · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-12-06
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-06
2024-04-17Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-04-20
F-0925
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-04-20
2023-07-13Health inspection11 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-08-30
F-0676
E · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0744
D · No harm found
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0758
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0791
D · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-10-06
F-0813
E · No harm foundFood safety
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-08-12
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-09-27
2022-05-04Health inspection1 citation
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-06-10
2024-12-05Fire-safety inspection4 citations
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-15
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-07
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-03
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-02-07
2023-07-13Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0321
F · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-12-05
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-08-18
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-10
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-12-23
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-08-18
K-0372
E · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-31
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-18
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-08-18
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-08-18
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2023-08-18
2022-05-04Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-08-01
K-0511
F · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-11-25
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 065176.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.093 ratings on Google
★★★★★Theresa Beavers · 2026-03-29 · via Google

“My mother is a resident here. I am very happy with the care she receives. The staff are always friendly. The receptionists are the best. They greet everyone who comes in the door and seem happy to see guests and residents alike. I feel like my Mom receives good care and if there is an issue they try to address it quickly.”

★★★★★Cruz Ramos · 2026-03-30 · via Google

“Hi, We would like to thank everyone at Highland Park Rehabilitation facility for the excellent care they give to our Dad who has been here for a little over 1 year now. It starts as soon as you arrive and are greeted at the front desk by Teresa or Elizabeth, they are both very welcoming and helpful, you notice that the culture of care is real and that your loved one will be taken care of as one o…”

★★★John MCCARLEY · 2026-07-02 · via Google

“I believe that Highland Park Healthcare is an absolutely wonderful place. The people that I have had contact with are absolutely overwhelming and sincere in taking care of the residents. My only problem with the facility is the infestation of the cockroaches to the degree that I am having a new sign made up for the front entrance into the facility. I plan on re-naming it the "Roach Motel". This c…”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
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Photos, reviews & hours
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