Nursing homeFAID #1255
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
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Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
108
State license
020426
CMS facility ID
065001
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Street address
10201 E 3RD AVE
City / state / ZIP
Aurora, CO 80010
Phone
(303) 364-3364
Website
State license #
020426
About this facility — Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Aurora, Colorado. It is licensed for 108 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 Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation 87 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $2,516 in fines. 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 - Individual
Registered owners & officers
Sweetwater Care Opco Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2017
Chesley, Aaron
Indirect owner · Officer — 50% stake — since 2017
Medlock, Rebecca
Managing employee — since 2017
Regulatory standing
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1968-09-19
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
14 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$2,516 total
Last standard inspection
2024-05-07
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$381 per day (≈ $11,580/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
76% Medicaid · 11% Medicare · 12% private/other
Occupancy
79% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
6% below the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
108
Licensed as
Nursing Facilities
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
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.
2026-06-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0657
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2026-06-04
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-06-04
2025-06-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations
F-0627
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0679
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-06-27
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-06-27
9 earlier / fire-safety inspections (81 citations)
2025-04-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-04-23
2025-03-13Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
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 2025-03-31
2024-05-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0552
E · No harm found
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0645
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0730
E · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0757
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0805
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0812
E · 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 2024-05-10
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-05-10
F-0947
E · No harm found
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-05-10
2023-12-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0686
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-12-08
2023-01-26Health inspection10 citations
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2023-02-23
F-0561
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F-0585
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2023-02-24
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F-0740
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2023-02-21
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-02-21
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 2023-02-21
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-02-24
2021-10-14Health inspection21 citations
F-0550
G · Actual harm
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0561
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0565
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2021-11-12
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 2021-11-12
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-11-12
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 2022-01-06
F-0679
E · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0688
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0689
G · Actual harm
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0725
H · Actual harm
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0755
D · No harm found
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0760
G · Actual harm
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0810
D · No harm foundFood safety
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected 2021-11-12
F-0867
F · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-01-06
F-0880
F · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-06
2024-05-07Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0281
F · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-06-18
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 2024-06-18
K-0324
F · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0345
D · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0712
D · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0753
D · No harm found
Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0920
F · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-06-18
K-0923
F · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-18
2023-01-26Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0004
F · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2023-02-21
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0223
E · No harm found
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2023-02-21
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-03-10
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-02-22
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-02-22
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2023-03-01
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-21
2021-10-14Fire-safety inspection16 citations
K-0211
F · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-01-07
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-01-04
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-01-04
K-0293
D · No harm found
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2021-12-01
K-0321
D · 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 2021-12-01
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-12-01
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-12-01
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-11-17
K-0355
F · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-12-01
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-01-07
K-0371
D · No harm found
Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
Corrected 2022-01-04
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-12-01
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-12-06
K-0531
D · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2022-01-07
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 2021-12-01
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-12-21
Federal penalties
2023-12-06Fine$2,516
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 065001.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
4.2★★★★★10 ratings on Google
★★★★★Emily Mulberry · 2026-05-06 · via Google“An amazing facility that has made such a difference in resident lives. The dedication and passion displayed by the NHA, management staff, floor staff, and every employee at Lowry is visible the moment you walk through its doors. I recommend this place to anyone looking for a home or rehab for a loved one!”
★★★★★Bryan Grobe · 2025-08-07 · via Google“Lowry Hills is truly an exceptional place that stands out for its warm and welcoming environment. From the moment you arrive, you are greeted by a dedicated staff whose professionalism and genuine care create an atmosphere of comfort and support. Their attention to detail and commitment to excellence make every experience here memorable. The community at Lowry Hills is vibrant and inclusive, fost…”
★★★★★M R · 2026-02-19 · via Google“Noticeable difference in leadership over the past year. The team there really care about the residents. They have made a bunch of updates to the building to make it look like a home not just a nursing home.”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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