10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Pueblo, CO
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $22,653 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO
(719) 545-5321
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
180
Certified beds
Average residents
104
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Life Care Centers Of America
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1986-02-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.84
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.53
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.33
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.36
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
64%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
55%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.3
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.7
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.7% |
93.5%
3.8 pts worse
|
93.4%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.1% |
94.7%
3.6 pts worse
|
95.5%
4.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.4%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 9.7% |
7.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.4% |
5.0%
2.4 pts worse
|
5.4%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 12.7% |
11.2%
1.5 pts worse
|
19.6%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.1% |
20.6%
2.5 pts better
|
16.7%
1.4 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 | 14.7% |
15.2%
0.5 pts better
|
16.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.1% |
14.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.8%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.6% |
1.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.6% |
22.4%
0.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.6% |
3.7%
1.1 pts better
|
5.1%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.2% |
76.4%
4.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
9.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.8% |
12.8%
8 pts better
|
12.0%
7.2 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 | 67.7% |
75.6%
7.9 pts worse
|
79.7%
12 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.8% |
20.3%
2.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-07-18
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-07-22
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-17
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-07-26
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-04-06
Fire Safety
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2019-10-28
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2019-12-09
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-11-13
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-11-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-12-02
Inspection history
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected 2024-07-09
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 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2024-07-09
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-07-09
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 2024-07-09
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2024-03-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-21
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-03-04
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-03-04
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2019-09-09
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 2019-09-09
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-10-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Health
Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
Corrected 2019-09-09
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $22,653
Fine
Payment Denial · denial start 2024-02-06 · 15 days
15 day denial
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Nearby options
Pueblo, CO
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $48,912 in total fines with 10 recent health deficiencies with 14 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Pueblo, CO
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Pueblo, CO
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 10 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
Jump out