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HomeColoradoLife Care Center of Colorado Springs

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 809107196308888
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
121
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 121 certified beds with an average of 88.6 residents per day (73% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 3 deficiencies (inspected Apr 16, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.97 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 44.4%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colorado with 121 certified beds. It has been operating since 1997. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
121
Avg Residents/Day
88.6
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jan 8, 1997
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
El Paso
Last Inspection
Apr 16, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3
Weighted Score
24.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Apr 16, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0883Potential for Harm

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Survey: Jan 19, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Nov 7, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Oct 14, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.11 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.22 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.97 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.63 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.13 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
44.4%
RN Turnover
30.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Feb 29, 1996
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ADec 1, 1996
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 29, 1996
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
ZABOJNIK, VANESSAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/ASep 11, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Colorado Springs?▾
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Life Care Center of Colorado Springs had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs had 3 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 16, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Colorado Springs?▾
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs provides 3.97 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours, 0.64 LPN hours, and 2.11 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 44.4%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Colorado Springs have?▾
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs has 121 certified beds with an average of 88.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 73% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Life Care Center of Colorado Springs?▾
Yes, there are 19 other nursing homes in Colorado Springs, Colorado with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Colorado Springs nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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