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San Luis Care Center
240 Craft Dr, 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.
San Luis Care Center, in Alamosa, Colorado, is certified for 70 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Life Care Centers Of America chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 2, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.1 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 30.4%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Alamosa Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 12 | 13 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.1 | 21.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30.4% | 30.4% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $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: 19 Jun 2024, 26 Feb 2020.
Severity mix: D ×9 E ×2 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | F | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | E | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 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 | 3 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 19 Jun 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 31 Jul 2024 |
| 26 Feb 2020 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2020 |
| 26 Feb 2020 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 16 Mar 2020 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 28 Mar 2019 |
| 7 Feb 2019 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | D | Standard survey | 8 Mar 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 30.4%, RNs 30.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 16.0% | 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 | 1.1% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.1% | 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 | 11.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 11.5% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 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 | 03/27/2026 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evergreen Nursing Homeabuse icon | Alamosa | 60 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 13 | 21.7 | $20K | 5 Feb 2026 |
All 2 facilities in Alamosa County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has San Luis Care Center been cited for?
12 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has San Luis Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at San Luis Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates San Luis Care Center?
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 San Luis Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 19 Jun 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Jun 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.