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Atlas Post Acute
2611 Jones Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Atlas Post Acute, in Pueblo, Colorado, is certified for 146 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Pacs Group chain.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 1 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 4, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 3 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 19.9 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $39K and 1 payment denial.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Pueblo Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 29 | 30 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 19.9 | 26.3 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | — | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | — | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 64.6% | 55.6% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $39,368 | $30,707 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (9 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Oct 2024, 30 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×3 D ×19 E ×6 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 14 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Jun 2026 |
| 4 Feb 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Dec 2025 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 Dec 2025 |
| 22 Oct 2024 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 18 Nov 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 30 Apr 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0688 | 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. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0625 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jan 2024 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 2 Nov 2023 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Dec 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
| 6 Sep 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Nov 2023 | Payment denial | — | 47 days |
| 2 Nov 2023 | Fine | $39,368 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 64.6%, RNs 80.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.0% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 11.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.2% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Pueblo Snf Healthcare Llc. Chain: Pacs Group (274 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Panther Master Tenant, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2023 |
| Providence Group Nh, LLC | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2023 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Pueblo County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 9 facilities in Pueblo County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Atlas Post Acute been cited for?
29 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 3 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Atlas Post Acute been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $39K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at Atlas Post Acute compare?
CMS does not report staffing hours for this facility.
Who operates Atlas Post Acute?
It is part of the Pacs Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Panther Master Tenant, LLC and Providence Group Nh, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Atlas Post Acute last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Oct 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.