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University Park Care Center
945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001
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.
University Park Care Center, in Pueblo, Colorado, is certified for 180 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 3, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 2, 12 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 13.3 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 2 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $23K and 1 payment denial.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 50.5%.
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 | Pueblo Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 30 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 13.3 | 26.3 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.5% | 55.6% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $22,653 | $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: 11 Jun 2024, 2 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×14 E ×5 F ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov 2025 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Dec 2025 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | E | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | 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 | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 11 Jun 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 | 9 Jul 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 21 Feb 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Mar 2024 |
| 8 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Feb 2024 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2023 |
| 2 Feb 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Mar 2023 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 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 | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 2 Oct 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
| 15 Aug 2019 | F0743 | Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable. | D | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jun 2024 | Fine | $22,653 | |
| 8 Jan 2024 | Payment denial | — | 15 days |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.5%, RNs 66.7%; 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 | 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 | 1.5% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.5% | 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 | 10.7% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.2% | 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, limited liability company. Legal business name: Pueblo 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 | 01/25/1984 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2006 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/1985 |
| Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/07/1985 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/02/2025 |
| Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2009 |
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 |
| Atlas Post Acute | Pueblo | 146 | 3 | 4 | 1 | 29 | 19.9 | $39K | 14 May 2026 |
| 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 University Park Care Center been cited for?
24 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 University Park Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $23K in the period covered, plus 1 payment denial.
How does staffing at University Park Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates University Park 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, Developers Investment Company Inc and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was University Park Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 11 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.