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Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons

1919 Quentin St

3.6(26 ratings)· Aurora average: 4.4

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
180
Population served
Exclusively serves veterans and their families
Respite care
Short-term respite stays of 30 days or less
Memory care setup
Secured neighborhoods designed to prevent wandering

What Families Think

Families of veterans describe a facility where staff are consistently praised for compassion, patience, and going above and beyond, especially in memory care and end-of-life situations. At the same time, several reviewers note the building itself is aging and could use renovation, with complaints about odors, limited activities, and food quality.

The Good

  • Staff repeatedly described as caring and compassionate
  • Memory care team singled out for exceptional dedication
  • Kept clean despite an older building
  • Staff accommodate resident requests and preferences
  • Friendly, welcoming front desk staff

The Bad

  • Multiple reviewers say the building feels old and needs renovation
  • One report of sickening smells in administrative offices
  • Multiple complaints about food quality
  • One reviewer noted activities offered only about once a week

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons is a senior living community in Aurora, Colorado offering Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.6 out of 5 across 26 reviews.

About Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons

Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, located in Aurora, Colorado, is a skilled-nursing facility dedicated to serving those who have served the nation. The community provides compassionate, individualized care for veterans and their families, with services ranging from minimal, short-term support to advanced and end-of-life care.

Each resident receives an individualized care plan addressing both physical and emotional well-being, and highly trained staff are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to attend to residents' needs.

Assisted living services help residents with daily activities such as dressing, bathing, and feeding, offered either as non-medical support or with round-the-clock skilled-nursing management. For those recovering from acute illness, surgery, or in need of respite care, stays of 30 days or less are available, with a goal of helping individuals regain physical strength, endurance, and aerobic capacity before returning home.

Individuals living with dementia, including Alzheimer's disease, are cared for in secure neighborhoods specifically designed to reduce the risk of wandering while encouraging socialization and continued mental stimulation.

The community also offers comfort-oriented end-of-life care, supporting the emotional needs of residents, families, and loved ones. A comprehensive care team works together to provide medical care, pain management, and psychological and spiritual guidance during this time.

Types of Care at Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons

Assisted LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

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

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Reviews of Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons

3.6overall · 26 ratings combined

3.6★ on Google (26)

Kimberly Campbell

Mar 2026

via Google

Caring for an elderly disabled parent with dementia isn't easy, and after about a year sharing our home with my Dad, and trying to help him, we decided it was far safer for him to be in a more closely supervised and monitored environment, with nurses available to address his health issues. This is an older feeling facility, but I think they do their best at keeping it clean and updated, especially considering it's a home to so many who are unable to really clean up after themselves. Whenever we visit, someone somewhere is tidying up or cleaning, and the decorations change seasonally. All the members of staff who we interact and engage with regularly are welcoming and caring, starting with the wonderful receptionists who have the ability to make everyone smile and feel at home. I'm sure if my Dad was in a better state, he would enjoy and participate in all the events that are organized for the veterans. We were hoping he might, but we've accepted now that he isn't in the right condition to socialize and make new friends. I completely acknowledge that my Dad can be difficult, so the staff who work closely with him have my complete admiration and respect, as I wouldn't want their job. I tried for about a year to help him, and hit my personal limit. You need to have a high level of patience to help someone like my Dad, and I certainly don't have enough of it. It's also just plain hard to see my Dad the way he is today, so it could be easier to work with him if you didn't know who he used to be, and how greatly he's changed. Overall, I'm very grateful for this facility and the people who work there. In addition to the smiling faces at the front desk, I'm thankful for the efforts of Staci, Tamara, Bernadette, and Debra. They have all been quite accommodating and understanding of my Dad and his various requests and unique verbose language. I would recommend the Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons, because even if there are a few misses when it comes to facilities, food, or difficult personalities, these people have a difficult job that many others wouldn't choose to do.

Beren Lindenberg

Jan 2026

via Google

It's sad that the government forces our disabled military veterans to live in facilities like this. There are some great employees and they are, to the best of my knowledge, treating my family member with care and respect. However, this place is old and the cracks are showing and this facility is in desperate need of a complete refurbishment. There are smells that are sickening throughout the administrative offices. A renovating and some funding for flowers in the garden and activities more frequently than once a week would really benefit the quality of life for the hundreds of veterans who live in homes like this across the country. And the food sucks.

Juanita Jackson

Jan 2025

via Google

A friend of mine had been in this facility for a few months and I was very skeptical. I live on the east coast so I decided to go and visit him. From the time I walked through the front door I was pleasantly surprised. I was greeted by LaShawn Williams(front desk). She was very pleasant and made me feel that my friend was at the right facility, what a caring person. As I walked through the facility to get to the second floor everyone was so friendly and very personable. I was there everyday for a week and my opinion is my friend is being well taken care of. Thank you….awesomeness!!

Catherine M

Jul 2024

via Google

I can honestly say that the staff has bent over backwards for my father. He came in January 2024 and it’s been an adjustment for him however the staff is willing to get him whatever he has requested. He lived at a senior living facility prior to to this & his major complaint was the food & lack of staff to get them their meals within an hour of sitting, here the dietary staff greets him on the way in the door. Yes the unit could be updated & painted but it’s much cleaner than several other SNF’s that we looked at. This is my reason for a 4 star review. I would highly recommend The VA Living Center at Fitzsimons if you want high quality care for your loved one.

Stephanie Whitaker

Apr 2024

via Google

I honestly cannot say enough great things about the memory care staff. My father is in the process of passing. He has been here for 2 years. He calls them family. They have so many stories and memories that they have shared with my father. He has had his skin, and teeth and health looked after so well. As a CNA who has worked hospice and memory care and behavioral health, I couldn't have asked for better people nor a better place for my father to spend his last days. They have gone above and beyond. The therapist, the social worker, the nurses and cnas. They have treated my mother with the utmost kindness and empathy. They allow her to still care for my dad, within her capabilities, so she can still feel close. I and my family are forever grateful for the love and compassion you have shown my father and us. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Nov 21, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard18 citations
  • 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 Feb 17, 2025

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 20, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 18, 2024

  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2024

  • Have restrictions on the use of highly flammable decorations.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 13, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 3, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 3, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 25, 2025

  • 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 Dec 18, 2024

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 22, 2024

Jul 27, 2023Fire Safety Complaint1 citation
  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 30, 2023

Jun 28, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard23 citations
  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity L of L: immediate jeopardy, widespreadCorrected Oct 20, 2023

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

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 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 Apr 3, 2024

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 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 Aug 31, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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

  • Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 31, 2023

  • Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 1, 2023

  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 31, 2023

Jan 20, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard6 citations
  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 3, 2020

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 3, 2020

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 3, 2020

  • Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Mar 20, 2020

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 2020

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 28, 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 Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons offer?

Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons offers Assisted Living and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons located?

Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons is located at 1919 Quentin St in Aurora, Colorado.

What do families say about Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons?

Families of veterans describe a facility where staff are consistently praised for compassion, patience, and going above and beyond, especially in memory care and end-of-life situations. At the same time, several reviewers note the building itself is aging and could use renovation, with complaints about odors, limited activities, and food quality.

How did Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons do on recent health and safety inspections?

Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 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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