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HomeColoradoSan Luis Care Center

San Luis Care Center

240 Craft Dr, Alamosa, CO 811017195899081
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
70
certified

Key Findings

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

• Has 70 certified beds with an average of 52.3 residents per day (75% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Jun 19, 2024)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.15 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 24.4%

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

San Luis Care Center is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Alamosa, Colorado with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
52.3
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Mar 25, 1988
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Alamosa
Last Inspection
Jun 19, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jun 19, 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: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0697Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Potential for Harm

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Jun 19, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0565Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Survey: Feb 26, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0657Potential for Harm

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Survey: Feb 26, 2020Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 7, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Feb 7, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0808Potential for Harm

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

Survey: Feb 7, 2019Corrected: 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 Aide1.71 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.63 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.15 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.64 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
24.4%
RN Turnover
18.2%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%May 7, 1996
COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 1996
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AAug 1, 1996
BAROZ, KENDRAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
OWSLEY, MEGANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 11, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
STACK, VINCENTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2020
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
LAY, LISACORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AApr 24, 2017
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2022
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 1, 1996
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for San Luis Care Center?▾
San Luis Care Center 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 San Luis Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
San Luis Care Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 19, 2024). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at San Luis Care Center?▾
San Luis Care Center provides 3.15 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.63 LPN hours, and 1.71 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 24.4%.
How many beds does San Luis Care Center have?▾
San Luis Care Center has 70 certified beds with an average of 52.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 75% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near San Luis Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 1 other nursing home in Alamosa, Colorado with an average rating of 5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Alamosa nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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