12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Pueblo, CO
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
3727 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO
(719) 585-3400
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
54
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Veritas Management Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2017-11-02
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
15 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 4 health / 3 staffing / 5 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
1.27
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.81
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
4.26
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
2.08
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.80
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.99
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.19
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.03
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.47
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.68
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
58%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
65%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
3,984
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
41.86
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9948
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
5.60
Baseline 17.68% · Performance 18.84% · Measure score 5.60 · Achievement 5.60 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
7.33
Baseline 5.61% · Performance 5.64% · Measure score 7.33 · Achievement 7.33 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
1.60
Baseline 65.71% · Performance 57.14% · Measure score 1.60 · Achievement 1.60 · Improvement 1.60
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.21
Baseline 4.55 hours · Performance 3.71 hours · Measure score 2.21 · Achievement 2.21 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.31% |
10.72%
1.4 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 613 · Observed rate 8.16% · Lower 95% interval 7.42% |
| Discharge to community | 64.05% |
50.57%
13.5 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 638 · Observed rate 62.7% · Lower 95% interval 61.08% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.03 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.37% |
95.27%
2.1 pts better
|
Numerator 296 · Denominator 304 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 304 |
| Discharge self-care score | 63.36% |
53.69%
9.7 pts better
|
Numerator 147 · Denominator 232 |
| Discharge mobility score | 52.16% |
50.94%
1.2 pts better
|
Numerator 121 · Denominator 232 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 304 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.64% |
7.12%
1.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 345 · Observed rate 4.35% · Lower 95% interval 3.93% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 6.57% |
8.2%
1.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 137 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 48.71% |
42%
6.7 pts better
|
Numerator 359 · Denominator 737 |
| Discharge function score | 57.76% |
56.45%
1.3 pts better
|
Numerator 134 · Denominator 232 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 98.81% |
95.95%
2.9 pts better
|
Numerator 83 · Denominator 84 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 99.07% |
96.28%
2.8 pts better
|
Numerator 214 · Denominator 216 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 10.37% |
25.2%
14.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 14 · Denominator 135 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
76.4%
22.1 pts better
|
81.7%
16.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.5% · Q2 98.8% · Q3 98.9% · Q4 98.0% · 4Q avg 98.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.4% |
12.8%
0.4 pts better
|
12.0%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.4% · Observed 11.9% · Expected 10.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.1% |
1.5%
1.4 pts better
|
1.6%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.3% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
75.6%
21.8 pts better
|
79.7%
17.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.8% |
20.3%
2.5 pts better
|
23.9%
6.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 17.8% · Observed 18.5% · Expected 24.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-09-04
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-09-13
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-01-31
Inspection history
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-10-24
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Implement 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.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected 2024-08-23
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2022-02-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-02-18
Health
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-02-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Health
Implement 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.
Corrected 2022-02-04
Penalties and ownership
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