LIFE CARE CENTER OF LITTLETON
1500 W MINERAL AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120 · CCN 065370
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 99.2
- Phone
- 3037957300
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-11-07 | 14 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +5.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-05-18 | 5 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -3.7 better |
| 3 | 2022-03-24 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -0.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 5 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.03 | 53.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.72 | 59.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.32 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (26)1 actual harm
- DF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Actual harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-11-07 · Health · corrected 2024-11-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-18 · Health · corrected 2023-06-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0758Implement 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.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.2022-03-24 · Health · corrected 2022-05-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1995-11-08 |
| ARAPAHOE LTC INVESTORS, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1998-06-08 |
| ARAPAHOE LTC, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1995-07-25 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1998-04-08 |
| BATSON, APRIL | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-02 |
| DENT, SARA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-05-08 |
| GAHM, GREGORY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-02-14 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-03-06 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1995-11-08 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-10-18 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-05-01 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2017-04-24 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2022-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2001-09-18 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1998-04-08 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2018-02-09 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2011-04-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-22 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
Other facilities in LITTLETON
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| ORCHARD PARK HEALTH CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 133 |
| CHERRELYN HEALTHCARE CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 190 |
| LITTLETON CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★★☆ | 35 |
| NEURORESTORATIVE COLORADO | ★★☆☆☆ | 36 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.