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Aviva At Fitzsimons

13525 E 23rd Ave

4.2(357 ratings)· Aurora average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
100
Location
Directly across from Anschutz Medical Campus
Room Type
All patients offered private accommodations
Nurse Staffing
One report of a 1:16 nurse-to-patient ratio

What Families Think

Families and patients at Aviva at Fitzsimons often praise the therapy team, activity programs, and clean private rooms, with many describing strong recoveries after surgery or injury. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious care lapses, including medication errors, catheter-related injuries, and slow staff response during emergencies, alongside concerns about understaffing.

The Good

  • Widely praised physical and occupational therapy staff
  • Active daily activities program (crafts, movies, massages)
  • Clean, private suites noted by many reviewers
  • On-site café and putting green for patients
  • Multiple reviewers highlight strong care for veterans

The Bad

  • Several serious reports of medication errors and mix-ups
  • Multiple accounts of injuries during catheter procedures
  • One reviewer cites a 1:16 nurse-to-patient staffing ratio
  • A few reports of slow response to call buttons in emergencies

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aviva At Fitzsimons is a senior living community in Aurora, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 333 reviews.

About Aviva At Fitzsimons

Aviva at Fitzsimons is located across from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus in Aurora, Colorado. The community provides rehabilitation services for individuals recovering from an injury, surgery or other health event, with treatment plans created for each patient's needs and goals by skilled nurses, licensed specialists and healthcare professionals working directly with the patient's physician.

Therapy services address the varying scope of injuries and recovery timelines, offering guidance for those rebuilding mobility, function and communication skills. Licensed specialists also provide comprehensive post-hospitalization care, including wound care, pain management and IV fluid therapy, to help keep patients on track for a return home.

For patients with more complex needs, the Aviva long-term care team delivers resource-intensive, 24-hour care and monitoring over weeks, months or longer, covering injuries, complex medical needs and long-term disabilities. Medically complex care and specialized treatments are also available to keep individuals comfortable and stable as they adjust to a new routine and work toward greater independence.

All patients are offered private accommodations, and the campus features spacious common areas designed to encourage socializing and a sense of community during recovery. Amenities include a putting green and an onsite café, giving patients ways to ease back into everyday activities while working toward their recovery goals.

Types of Care at Aviva At Fitzsimons

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Aviva At Fitzsimons

4.2overall · 357 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (333) · 2.7★ on Yelp (24) · Yelp page ↗

Chris Young

Jul 2026

via Google

Terrible.<br>I've went days without talking to anyone about my father.<br>I've went days talking to other family members whom know nothing.<br>I have family members in the medical community who can't believe this place is in existence.<br>They placed my father in a room with no sun and blinds shut all day and night.<br>I'm in the process of calling a lawyer about neglect. I feel positive this man is going to die and it maybe be time but these guys could have waited to cremate for death.<br>They and Swedish hospital lost him for 8 hours.<br>I wouldn't go here to die. I don't want to die alone. I can't be sure I wouldn't be left somewhere and found dead in a closet.<br>Good luck.

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Aaron K.

Jul 2026

via Yelp

the staff is amazing! so attentive and sensitive to the patient's needs. I would highly recommend!

Bailey

Jun 2026

via Google

I have frequently referred patients to Aviva and have always had a good experience. I recently attended an event at Aviva and had the opportunity to further interact with their helpful and amazing staff. It is obvious everyone who works there is caring and committed to their residents' wellbeing.

Joseph Mitchell

May 2026

via Google

Very friendly knowledgeable staff at a beautiful facility.

R

Ronald R.

Apr 2026

via Yelp

My wife MARY entered Aviva in 2023 after her pelvis fractured. I saw the care was inadequate for her type of injury. During her stay she picked an infection that eventually took her life. The people who handled her care were not qualified to give to giver her the care sh needed. We spent months trying to stop the infections she had acquired at the center. Kaiser had placed her there and should have known the center was substandard. 12 operations later she passed at home. Her body was worn out trying to fight for her life.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 40 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Aug 26, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Jan 2, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 31, 2025

Oct 8, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2024

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Oct 31, 2024

  • Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2024

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2024

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Nov 30, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2024

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 31, 2024

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 31, 2024

  • Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2024

Oct 11, 2023Health Complaint1 citation
  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Oct 12, 2023

Jul 31, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 11, 2023

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 3, 2023

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 3, 2023

Dec 10, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard13 citations
  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 13, 2020

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 30, 2019

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 9, 2020

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 2, 2020

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2019

  • Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 7, 2020

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2020

  • Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 13, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Aviva At Fitzsimons offer?

Aviva At Fitzsimons offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Aviva At Fitzsimons located?

Aviva At Fitzsimons is located at 13525 E 23rd Ave in Aurora, Colorado.

What do families say about Aviva At Fitzsimons?

Families and patients at Aviva at Fitzsimons often praise the therapy team, activity programs, and clean private rooms, with many describing strong recoveries after surgery or injury. At the same time, a notable number of reviewers report serious care lapses, including medication errors, catheter-related injuries, and slow staff response during emergencies, alongside concerns about understaffing.

How did Aviva At Fitzsimons do on recent health and safety inspections?

Aviva At Fitzsimons had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 40 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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