Life Care Center of PuebloCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2118 Chatalet Ln, Pueblo, CO 81005
- CCN
- 065269
- Ownership type
- For-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 187
- Residents per day
- 106
- CMS flags
- No standard survey in more than 2 years
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CMS gives Life Care Center of Pueblo an overall rating of 4 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 9 May 2024. The latest survey cycle has 5 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists 2 fines with a total of $18,685 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 | Pueblo County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 | 4.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 9 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) | 9 May 2024 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Jan 2020 | 17 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 9 | 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 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2026 |
| 26 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 21 Mar 2026 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 31 May 2024 |
| 9 May 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 9 May 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 | 31 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 2: 17 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 28 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Aug 2024 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | 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 | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | G | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
| 30 Jan 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 24 Feb 2020 |
Survey cycle 3: 9 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | 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 | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0741 | Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents. | E | Standard survey | 14 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
| 10 Jan 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 8 Feb 2019 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Feb 2026 | Fine | $9,110 | |
| 7 Aug 2024 | Fine | $9,575 |
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 | 3.82 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.40 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 35.1%
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 34.4%
- 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 | 10.7% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.7% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.6% | 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
- South Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America (194 homes in the CMS chain file)
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | 20 Sep 1989 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Pueblo County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Atlas Post Acute | Pueblo | 3 of 5 | 6 | $39,368 | 22 Oct 2024 | |
| Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center | Pueblo | 1 of 5 | 7 | $67,298 | 5 Jun 2025 | |
| Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center | Pueblo | 4 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 28 Aug 2025 | |
| High Plains Post Acute LLC | Pueblo | 2 of 5 | 11 | $57,734 | 27 Feb 2025 | |
| Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation | Pueblo | 3 of 5 | 6 | $41,772 | 4 Dec 2025 | |
| Center at Park West LLC, The | Pueblo | 2 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 1 Aug 2024 | |
| Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | Pueblo | 2 of 5 | 14 | $30,707 | 18 Jul 2024 | |
| University Park Care Center | Pueblo | 4 of 5 | 10 | $22,653 | 11 Jun 2024 |
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 Pueblo (CCN 065269). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/life-care-center-of-pueblo-pueblo-co-065269/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Life Care Center of Pueblo last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 26 Feb 2026. It was a complaint investigation. It gave 2 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Jan 2020. CMS marks the last health inspection of this home as more than 2 years old.
- Who operates Life Care Center of Pueblo?
- 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 Life Care Centers of America, Inc. for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Life Care Center of Pueblo 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.