LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO
2118 CHATALET LN, PUEBLO, CO 81005 · CCN 065269
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 187
- Avg residents/day
- 112.5
- Phone
- 7195642000
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 | 2024-05-09 | 3 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -5.7 better |
| 2 | 2020-01-30 | 17 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +8.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-01-10 | 9 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +1.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.70 | 45.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.09 | 47.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.75 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $9,575
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (29)4 actual harm
- GF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-28
Actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0660Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-08-07 · Health · corrected 2024-08-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-06-21
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.2024-05-09 · Health · corrected 2024-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
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.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Actual harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
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.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
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.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Actual harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2020-01-30 · Health · corrected 2020-02-24
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
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.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0585Honor 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.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0625Notify 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.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-14
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.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-01-10 · Health · corrected 2019-02-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1988-02-01 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1989-09-20 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-02-03 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2000-09-21 |
| NEWMAN, ROBERTO | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2016-07-18 |
Other facilities in PUEBLO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER AT PARK WEST LLC, THE | ★★★★☆ | 80 |
| University Park Care Center | ★★★★☆ | 180 |
| Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | ★★★★☆ | 120 |
| ATLAS POST ACUTE | ★★★★☆ | 146 |
| LAKESHORE POST ACUTE AND REHABILITATION CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 106 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.