Life Care Center of LongmontCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2451 Pratt St, Longmont, CO 80501
- CCN
- 065282
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 187
- Residents per day
- 121
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Longmont an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 12 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 16 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists 1 fine of $32,860 for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Boulder County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 10 homes in the county, 210 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Colorado median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 12 Mar 2026 | 16 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 23 Jan 2024 | 9 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 4 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | G | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | 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 | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | F | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 12 Mar 2026 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Apr 2026 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 9 Sep 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Oct 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 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 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
| 23 Jan 2024 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 16 Feb 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 4 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | F | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
| 28 Sep 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 28 Oct 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Mar 2026 | Fine | $32,860 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Colorado median | Colorado average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.01 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.82 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.67 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.52 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.58 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 45.2%
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 34.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 12.7% | 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 | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 20.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.5% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Indirect ownership interest | 31 Dec 1991 | |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | 31 Dec 1991 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 11 Apr 1989 | |
| Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd | Operational/managerial control | 6 Aug 1990 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | 1 Apr 2025 | |
| Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd | Adp of the snf | 31 Aug 2000 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Boulder County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peaks Care Center, The | Longmont | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 9 Apr 2026 | |
| McIntosh Care and Rehabilitation Center | Longmont | 3 of 5 | 8 | $14,015 | 19 Mar 2026 | |
| Katherine and Charles Hover Green Houses | Longmont | 4 of 5 | 6 | $42,262 | 29 Jan 2026 | |
| Accel at Longmont Health and Rehab, LLCSpecial Focus candidate | Longmont | 1 of 5 | 32 | $131,844 | 11 Sep 2025 | |
| Winding Trails Post Acute | Boulder | 2 of 5 | 10 | $90,659 | 21 Nov 2024 | |
| Boulder Post Acute | Boulder | 4 of 5 | 6 | $9,113 | 19 Feb 2026 | |
| Boulder Canyon Health and Rehabilitation | Boulder | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 14 Jan 2026 | |
| Frasier Meadows Health Care Center | Boulder | 5 of 5 | 1 | $49,202 | 16 Apr 2024 | |
| Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living | Lafayette | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 21 Aug 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Life Care Center of Longmont (CCN 065282). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-longmont-longmont-co-065282/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Longmont last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 12 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 15 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 23 Jan 2024.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Longmont?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, corporation. CMS lists the home in the chain Life Care Centers of America. The CMS ownership file names 3 organisations for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Longmont a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Colorado as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.