Life Care Center of Aurora

Full-time day-shift LPN roles are posted with base pay from $30.00 to $39.59 an hour depending on experience, plus shift differentials (amounts not listed). On the unit you give skilled nursing care and provide clinical supervision of CNAs. The facility is part of Life Care Centers of America, a privately owned company with more than 200 U.S. locations, and its job posting notes a U.S. News World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes recognition. Benefits called out on the careers page include medical, dental, and vision; a 401K; LifeMatters 24/7 counseling; FIT FOR LIFE wellness; an EAP; and direct deposit. Staff have also mentioned discounted lunch. Advancement and mentoring opportunities are promoted, including for new graduates. Reviews are mixed: some value helpful coworkers and the reward of caring for elderly residents, while others describe high turnover, understaffing, weak leadership communication, and pay that feels hard to grow on. Aurora sits roughly 6% above the national cost of living, with Colorado’s flat income tax near 4.4% and compact-license portability if you are moving in.