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HomeColoradoLife Care Center of Pueblo

Life Care Center of Pueblo

2118 Chatalet Ln, Pueblo, CO 810057195642000WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(104 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
187
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
2 fine(s) totaling $23,590

How Life Care Center of Pueblo Compares in Colorado

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
3/5
CO average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.82 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
1.07 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Above state average
Staff turnover
35.1%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Reported RN time is 1.07 hours per resident per day, above the state average of 0.83.
Staff turnover is 35.1%, lower than the Colorado average of 47.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 30, 2020
Most recent cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected May 9, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 12 fewer deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Pueblo County 65+
31,753
18.9% of county
County Population
168,135
Pueblo County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Life Care Center of Pueblo is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado with 187 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
187
Avg Residents/Day
106.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 21, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Pueblo
Last Inspection
May 9, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5
Weighted Score
70.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (31)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 26, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: May 9, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0550Actual Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0660Potential for Harm

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 7, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0865Actual Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0583Potential for Harm

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Jan 30, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0741Potential for Harm

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0625Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Jan 10, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 1 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$23,590
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineAug 7, 2024
$9,575
FineFeb 26, 2026
$14,015

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

Nurse Aide2.15 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.60 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.07 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.82 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
34.4%
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 (4)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
NEWMAN, ROBERTOW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJul 18, 2016
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 3, 1994
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 21, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 20, 1989

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Life Care Center of Pueblo and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Life Care Center of Pueblo
Pueblo, COCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $23,590
Atlas Post Acute
Pueblo, CO1.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $39,368
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO1.8 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $89,938
Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO2.2 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
High Plains Post Acute LLC
Pueblo, CO3.3 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $72,840
Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO5.7 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $41,772
Center at Park West Llc, the
Pueblo, CO5.8 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Life Care Center of Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · Current facility
—4/53/54/5$23,590
Atlas Post Acute
Pueblo, CO
1.8 mi3/54/51/5$39,368
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO
1.8 mi1/52/51/5$89,938
Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
Pueblo, CO
2.2 mi4/53/53/5None recorded
High Plains Post Acute LLC
Pueblo, CO
3.3 mi2/52/52/5$72,840
Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO
5.7 mi3/53/52/5$41,772
Center at Park West Llc, the
Pueblo, CO
5.8 mi3/53/53/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Life Care Center of Pueblo?▾
Life Care Center of Pueblo has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Life Care Center of Pueblo cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Life Care Center of Pueblo participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Life Care Center of Pueblo had any health inspection violations?▾
Life Care Center of Pueblo had 5 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 9, 2024). The current CMS dataset records 2 fine(s) totaling $23,590.
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Pueblo?▾
Life Care Center of Pueblo provides 3.82 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours, 0.60 LPN hours, and 2.15 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.1%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Pueblo have?▾
Life Care Center of Pueblo has 187 certified beds with an average of 106.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 57% 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 Pueblo?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 6 in Pueblo. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Life Care Center of Pueblo?▾
On Google Maps, Life Care Center of Pueblo has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 104 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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