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
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.87
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.36
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.94
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.79
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
37%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
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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