HAMPDEN HILLS POST ACUTE – AURORA, CO

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Hampden Hills Post Acute

14699 E HAMPDEN AVE, Aurora, CO 80014
(303) 693-0111
218 beds
All Aurora facilities
2.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
3.0*
Quality Care
3.0*
Staffing
59.05
Score /100
#12330
National Rank

#12330
of 14703 facilities
National
16.1% position
#191
of 210 in CO
State Rank
#18
of 19 in Arapahoe
County Rank
#11
of 11 in Aurora
City Rank
#3
of 3 in ZIP 80014
ZIP Rank






About Hampden Hills Post AcuteHampden Hills Post Acute is located at 14699 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO, reachable at (303) 693-0111. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 218.0 certified beds and serves an average of 195 residents per day. It is part of the The Ensign Group network (329 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1977-05-02. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
Facility

Hampden Hills Post Acute

Address

14699 E Hampden Ave, Aurora, CO 80014

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 218 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Corporation
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: THE ENSIGN GROUP

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Below Average (2★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
⚠️ Average (3★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
⚠️ Average (3★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 15 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
➡️ Stable over 5 years
59.05
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#12330 of 14703 nationally – #191 of 210 in Colorado

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Hampden Hills Post Acute may be considered for families with limited options in Aurora, CO, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

2 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

3 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightHampden Hills Post Acute currently provides 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 26 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). RN hours per resident have declined from 44 min/day (2022) to 26 min/day (2026) — a trend families should be aware of. Total nursing staff turnover is 27.2%, near the national average.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 18 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 8 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours44 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours26 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 4 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 15 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $447,967. 97 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 91.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#12,330
of 14,703
National
Bottom 16%
#191
of 210
CO State
Bottom 10% in CO
#18
of 19
️ Arapahoe County
#18 of 19
#11
of 11
️ Aurora
#11 of 11
#3
of 3
ZIP 80014
#3 of 3

Nationally, Hampden Hills Post Acute ranks 12330th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 191st out of 210 nursing homes. In Aurora, it ranks 11th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,132 nationally and RN hours rank #10,249 nationally (#192 in CO).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CO State Rank Note
2022 4.14 #3,535 / 14,703 #51 / 210 Top 25%
2023 4.17 #3,253 / 14,703 #42 / 210 Top 25%
2024 3.60 #7,261 / 14,703 #84 / 210 Above average
2025 3.26 #11,122 / 14,703 #130 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.29 #11,132 / 14,703 #126 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CO State Rank Note
2022 0.73 #4,683 / 14,703 #134 / 210 Above average
2023 0.55 #7,126 / 14,703 #167 / 210 Above average
2024 0.42 #9,865 / 14,703 #177 / 210 Below average
2025 0.39 #11,042 / 14,703 #191 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 0.43 #10,249 / 14,703 #192 / 210 Below average

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Hampden Hills Post Acute is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1977-05-02. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (303) 693-0111 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Hampden Hills Post Acute holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 59.0/100, placing it #12330 of 14703 facilities nationally and #191 of 210 in Colorado. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Hampden Hills Post Acute receives a reported average of 3 hours 18 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 26 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 44 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 8 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 4 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 27.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 15 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $447,967. 97 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 91.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Hampden Hills Post Acute ranks 12330th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 59.0/100), placing it in the bottom 25% nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 191st out of 210 nursing homes. In Aurora, it ranks 11th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 3. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #11,132 nationally and RN hours rank #10,249 nationally (#192 in CO). Our composite quality score of 59.0/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Aurora, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/colorado/aurora/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

14699 E HAMPDEN AVE, Aurora, CO 80014
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LLC
Legal Name

HIGHCROSS HEALTHCARE, INC.

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 218
Average Residents / Day 195 (90% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Corporation
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County Arapahoe County, CO
City Aurora, CO
ZIP Code 80014
Approved Since May 2, 1977
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 065146
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
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