ElderGrade
C

66/100

Average

Aviva At Fitzsimons

13525 E 23Rd Ave, Aurora, CO 80045

CMS 3/5 stars #5 of 14 in Adams County (303) 344-8282
Certified beds
100
Occupancy
73%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 2 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $14,743 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 61%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

12/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.01 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.51 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 7% against weekdays

Staff stability

5/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 61% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $14,743 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 4.92 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Better than average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.51 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 4.59 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Better than average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 61.40%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 24 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 8, 2024 (1 year ago).

G Aug 26, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Jan 2, 2025 F0658 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Oct 8, 2024 F0851

Administration Deficiencies

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 8, 2024 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 8, 2024 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 8, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 8, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 8, 2024 F0759

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of VIVAGE SENIOR LIVING, which operates 11 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BURMOOD, RYAN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KORETKE, MARY Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
BRAGHIN, FERNANDO Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BRAMMEIER, JOHN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
QP HEALTH CARE SERVICES LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
MFF MANAGEMENT, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
BRAMMEIER, JOHN Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
KCP AURORA, LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MOC AURORA LLC Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
MOSKOWITZ, JAY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Aviva At Fitzsimons

What is the ElderGrade for Aviva At Fitzsimons? +

Aviva At Fitzsimons holds an ElderGrade of C (66 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Aviva At Fitzsimons? +

Residents receive an average of 4.92 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Aviva At Fitzsimons been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 2 of the 24 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Aviva At Fitzsimons accept Medicaid? +

CMS lists this facility as Medicare, so it is not recorded as Medicaid certified. Confirm directly with the home before admission.