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Evergreen Nursing Home
1991 Carroll St, Alamosa, CO 81101
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.
Evergreen Nursing Home, in Alamosa, Colorado, is certified for 60 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (8, 4, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 21.7 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $20K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 30.0%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alamosa Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 13 | 13 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 21.7 | 21.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.0% | 30.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $20,150 | $20,150 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 29 Aug 2024, 2 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×9 F ×2
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 5 Mar 2026 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Oct 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 13 Sep 2024 |
| 2 Feb 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. | F | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 3 Mar 2023 |
| 21 Oct 2021 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 5 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Feb 2026 | Fine | $20,150 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.0%, RNs 44.4%; 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 | 9.9% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 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 | 5.6% | 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 | 6.0% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.1% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Colorado Medical Investors Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/07/1996 |
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1996 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/01/1996 |
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2025 |
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 Alamosa County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Luis Care Center | Alamosa | 70 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 17.1 | — | 19 Jun 2024 |
All 2 facilities in Alamosa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Evergreen Nursing Home been cited for?
13 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Evergreen Nursing Home been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $20K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Evergreen Nursing Home compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Evergreen Nursing Home?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Developers Investment Company Inc, Colorado Medical Investors LLC and Developers Investment Company Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Evergreen Nursing Home last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 5 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 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.