Cycle 1
Health 2024-01-23 · Fire 2024-01-23
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Longmont, CO
Life Care Center Of Longmont
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies
2451 Pratt St, Longmont, CO
(303) 776-5000
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
Facility snapshot
Beds
187
Certified beds
Average residents
121
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-08-17
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
194 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.02
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.54
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.95
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.51
All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.56
RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.15
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.80
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.22
Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.98
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.37
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.42
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
37%
Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
9,676
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
22.90
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9830
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
2.33
Baseline 14.56% · Performance 20.35% · Measure score 2.33 · Achievement 2.33 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
1.96
Baseline 5.72% · Performance 7.25% · Measure score 1.96 · Achievement 1.96 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
3.26
Baseline 32.07% · Performance 50.36% · Measure score 3.26 · Achievement 3.26 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.61
Baseline 3.59 hours · Performance 3.53 hours · Measure score 1.61 · Achievement 1.61 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.9% |
10.72%
1.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 359 · Observed rate 6.69% · Lower 95% interval 6.56% |
| Discharge to community | 61.47% |
50.57%
10.9 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 374 · Observed rate 61.23% · Lower 95% interval 56.15% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.18 |
1.02
0.2 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 192 · Denominator 192 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.56% |
0.77%
0.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 192 |
| Discharge self-care score | 72.03% |
53.69%
18.3 pts better
|
Numerator 103 · Denominator 143 |
| Discharge mobility score | 78.32% |
50.94%
27.4 pts better
|
Numerator 112 · Denominator 143 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.08% |
2.29%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 192 · Adjusted rate 2.72% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.25% |
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 221 · Observed rate 5.88% · Lower 95% interval 4.82% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 19.76% |
8.2%
11.6 pts better
|
Numerator 49 · Denominator 248 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 61.47% |
42%
19.5 pts better
|
Numerator 201 · Denominator 327 |
| Discharge function score | 81.12% |
56.45%
24.7 pts better
|
Numerator 116 · Denominator 143 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 64 · Denominator 64 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 93 · Denominator 93 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 31.82% |
25.2%
6.6 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 88 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.7 · Expected 1.8 · 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 0.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.8% |
93.5%
2.3 pts better
|
93.4%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.8% · Q2 92.7% · Q3 95.2% · Q4 96.4% · 4Q avg 95.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.0% |
94.7%
4.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 90.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.4%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.8% |
7.4%
3.6 pts better
|
11.4%
7.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.4% · Q2 6.5% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 3.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.8% |
5.0%
3.2 pts better
|
5.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 5.2% · 4Q avg 1.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.8% |
11.2%
1.4 pts better
|
19.6%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.3% · Q2 6.1% · Q3 14.1% · Q4 10.4% · 4Q avg 9.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.2% |
20.6%
4.4 pts better
|
16.7%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.5% · Q2 17.5% · Q3 15.0% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 16.2% · 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 | 16.7% |
15.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 22.3% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 23.5% · 4Q avg 16.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.5% |
14.6%
1.1 pts better
|
14.9%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.1% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 10.9% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 13.5% · 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 | 0.0% |
1.5%
1.5 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 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 new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.8% |
22.4%
10.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
13 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 39.2% · Q2 30.7% · Q3 33.1% · Q4 28.2% · 4Q avg 32.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.9% |
3.7%
1.8 pts better
|
5.1%
3.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.1% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 93.7% |
76.4%
17.3 pts better
|
81.7%
12 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 93.0% · Q2 95.1% · Q3 96.8% · Q4 90.7% · 4Q avg 93.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.8% |
12.8%
2 pts better
|
12.0%
1.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 10.8% · Observed 9.9% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.5%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.7% |
75.6%
6.1 pts better
|
79.7%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 81.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.8% |
20.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.8% · Observed 19.3% · Expected 22.0% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-09-28 · Fire 2022-09-28
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (4 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-09-26 · Fire 2019-09-26
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-02
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-09
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-09
F565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-09-09
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-04
G · Actual harm
2024-01-23
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-16
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-23
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2024-02-16
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-28
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-28
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-28
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-10-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2019-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-10-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-09-26
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2019-10-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Preston, Forrest
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Cross, Cindy
Corporate Officer · Individual
Developers Investment Company Inc
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Fletcher, Todd
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Henry, Terry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Hughes, Brian
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Johnson, Kimberly
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Lay, Lisa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Life Care Affiliates Ii
General Partnership Interest · Organization
Life Care Affiliates Ii
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Preston, Aubrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Preston, Forrest
Limited Partnership Interest · Individual
Schmidt, Derek
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Siegel, Jerusha
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Swanker, Richard
Corporate Officer · Individual
Thurmond, Joan
Corporate Officer · Individual
Ziegler, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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