10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Pueblo, CO
3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 17 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2701 California St, Pueblo, CO
(719) 561-1300
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
106
Certified beds
Average residents
84
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Ensign Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-04-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
329 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 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
0.87
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.36
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.94
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.17
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.24
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.79
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.62
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.03
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.95
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.45
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.26
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
11,985
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
14.41
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9813
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
2.88
Baseline 47.06% · Performance 51.90% · Measure score 2.88 · Achievement 2.88 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 3.42 hours · Performance 2.92 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.1% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 33 · Observed rate 12.12% · Lower 95% interval 7.12% |
| Discharge to community | 48.28% |
50.57%
2.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 30 · Observed rate 43.33% · Lower 95% interval 34.96% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.1 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 24 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 24 |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.17% |
2.29%
1.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 24 · Adjusted rate 4.3% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 21 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 2.22% |
8.2%
6 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 135 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 86.13% |
42%
44.1 pts better
|
Numerator 149 · Denominator 173 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 19 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 5 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 2.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.7
0.8 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.3% |
93.5%
3.8 pts better
|
93.4%
3.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.6% · Q2 98.5% · Q3 97.4% · Q4 95.0% · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
94.7%
5.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.4% |
3.4%
1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 1.5% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 2.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.4% |
7.4%
3 pts better
|
11.4%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.3% · Q2 4.9% · Q3 4.1% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 4.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 9.4% |
5.0%
4.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.2% |
11.2%
About the same
|
19.6%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.4% · Q2 6.2% · Q3 12.7% · Q4 15.6% · 4Q avg 11.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 24.4% |
20.6%
3.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
7.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 29.2% · Q2 24.4% · Q3 23.5% · Q4 20.8% · 4Q avg 24.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.6% |
15.2%
8.6 pts better
|
16.3%
9.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 8.0% · Q4 9.6% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.9% |
14.6%
6.7 pts better
|
14.9%
7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 15.3% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 7.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.8%
0.8 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.7% |
1.5%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 0.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 24.2% |
22.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 34.5% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 24.2% · Q4 16.4% · 4Q avg 24.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.6% |
3.7%
0.1 pts better
|
5.1%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.5% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 2.3% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 3.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 69.7% |
76.4%
6.7 pts worse
|
81.7%
12 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.6% · Q2 72.1% · Q3 57.8% · Q4 75.9% · 4Q avg 69.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 0.0% |
12.8%
12.8 pts better
|
12.0%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.0% · Observed 0.0% · Expected 11.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.5% |
75.6%
9.9 pts better
|
79.7%
5.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 85.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 16.1% |
20.3%
4.2 pts better
|
23.9%
7.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 16.1% · Observed 17.4% · Expected 25.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
17 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (6 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
13 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Develop a communication plan.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Establish methods for sharing information.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Corrected 2023-10-26
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-22
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-08-11
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-11
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-08-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-08-02
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-08-22
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-08-10
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-08-10
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-08-05
Fire Safety
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Corrected 2022-07-29
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-08-05
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-05-07
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2021-06-04
Fire Safety
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2021-11-05
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-05-07
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2021-05-21
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-05-07
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-05-19
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-06-16
Fire Safety
Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
Corrected 2021-05-18
Inspection history
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-09-24
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-04-01
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-11-24
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 2023-11-24
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-12-13
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 2023-11-24
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-01-23
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-12-19
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-11-24
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-07-30
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2022-07-30
Health
Notify 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.
Corrected 2022-07-30
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2022-07-30
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Director · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
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