Life Care Center of Pueblo
2118 Chatalet Ln, Pueblo, CO 81005 · (719) 564-2000
For profit - Corporation · 187 certified beds
Life Care Center of Pueblo has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2024, found 3 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $18,685 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 9, 2024 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.May 9, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.May 9, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 9, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 7 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.February 26, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 26, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 7, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.August 7, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.August 7, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.August 7, 2024 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 7, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $9,110February 26, 2026
- Fine of $9,575August 7, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.82 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 187 |
| Average residents per day | 106.3 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Atlas Post Acute Pueblo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center Pueblo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- University Park Care Center Pueblo · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation Pueblo · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- High Plains Post Acute LLC Pueblo · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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