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Nursing homes in Pueblo County, Colorado
There are 9 certified nursing homes in Pueblo County, Colorado, with 1,119 beds between them.
44% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 266 health deficiencies over three cycles, 23.8 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $278K across 13 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Pueblo County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 9 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 44% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 23.8 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $278K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Pueblo | 106 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 30 | 28.3 | — | 28 Aug 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Pueblo | Pueblo | 187 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 31 | 16.6 | $19K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| University Park Care Center | Pueblo | 180 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 24 | 13.3 | $23K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Atlas Post Acute | Pueblo | 146 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 19.9 | $39K | 14 May 2026 |
| Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation | Pueblo | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 31 | 34.4 | $42K | 4 Dec 2025 |
| Center At Park West LLC, The | Pueblo | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 21 | 26.3 | — | 25 Jun 2026 |
| High Plains Post Acute LLC | Pueblo | 59 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 33 | 55.9 | $58K | 11 Aug 2025 |
| Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | Pueblo | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 21.7 | $31K | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Centerabuse icon | Pueblo | 151 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 41 | 27.2 | $67K | 11 Dec 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 17 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 16 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 13 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 10 |
| F0761 | 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. | 10 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 9 |
Chains present: The Ensign Group (2), Life Care Centers Of America (2), Pacs Group (1), Madison Creek Partners (1), Frontline Management (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Pueblo County, Colorado?
9 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 1,119 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Pueblo County have the highest CMS ratings?
Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center (4 stars), Life Care Center of Pueblo (4 stars), University Park Care Center (4 stars)
How do Pueblo County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
44% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 23.8 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.