University Park Care Center
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD, PUEBLO, CO 81001 · CCN 065231
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 180
- Avg residents/day
- 103.6
- Phone
- 7195455321
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 | 2024-06-11 | 10 | 8.7 | 9.5 | +1.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-02-02 | 2 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -6.7 better |
| 3 | 2019-08-15 | 12 | 7.5 | 9.3 | +4.5 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.70 | 55.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.84 | 64.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.73 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $22,653
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 1
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (24)2 actual harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2025-11-20 · Health · corrected 2025-12-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Actual 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.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
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.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-06-11 · Health · corrected 2024-07-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0557Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.2024-02-21 · Health · corrected 2024-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-02-21 · Health · corrected 2024-03-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-01-08 · Health · corrected 2024-02-21
Actual harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-02-02 · Health · corrected 2023-03-04
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.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0743Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-10-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2019-08-15 · Health · corrected 2019-09-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 99% | 1984-01-25 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2006-01-01 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1985-10-07 |
| PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1985-10-07 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| FRANSUA, BRITTNEE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-04-24 |
| KINNETT, STEVEN | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2016-04-11 |
| LAROCHE, MELANIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-02-18 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-08-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-12-13 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1994-04-21 |
| 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 |
Other facilities in PUEBLO
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER AT PARK WEST LLC, THE | ★★★★☆ | 80 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO | ★★★★☆ | 187 |
| 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.