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HomeColoradoSan Luis Care Center

San Luis Care Center

240 Craft Dr, Alamosa, CO 811017195899081WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(119 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
70
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

How San Luis Care Center 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
4/5
CO average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.49 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
0.82 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
30.4%
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.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Staff turnover is 30.4%, 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
2
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 26, 2020
Most recent cycle
6
deficiency citations
Inspected Jun 19, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 4 more 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
Alamosa County 65+
2,387
14.5% of county
County Population
16,460
Alamosa County

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

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San Luis Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Alamosa, Colorado with 70 certified beds. It has been operating since 1988. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
70
Avg Residents/Day
52.6
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)

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
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
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 Aide1.97 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.70 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.82 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total2.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.4%
RN Turnover
30.0%
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 (28)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 7, 1996
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 7, 1996
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AMay 7, 1996
BAROZ, KENDRAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 27, 2023
OWSLEY, MEGANMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJan 11, 2023
SCHMIDT, DEREKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
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
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
COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AApr 7, 2025
BAROZ, KENDRAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 20, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000
STACK, VINCENTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AApr 7, 2025

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for San Luis Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
San Luis Care Center
Alamosa, COCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Evergreen Nursing Home
Alamosa, CO3,168 ftAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $20,150
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake
Monte Vista, CO13.3 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Monte Vista, CO14.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $37,103
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
La Jara, CO15.4 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $54,946
River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Del Norte, CO28.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
Walsenburg, CO58.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
San Luis Care Center
Alamosa, CO · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Evergreen Nursing Home
Alamosa, CO
3,168 ft2/52/51/5$20,150
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake
Monte Vista, CO
13.3 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Monte Vista, CO
14.4 mi1/51/51/5$37,103
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
La Jara, CO
15.4 mi1/51/52/5$54,946
River Valley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Del Norte, CO
28.7 mi2/52/52/5None recorded
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
Walsenburg, CO
58.7 mi3/52/55/5None 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 San Luis Care Center?▾
San Luis Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does San Luis Care Center 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). San Luis Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at San Luis Care Center?▾
San Luis Care Center provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, 0.70 LPN hours, and 1.97 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.4%.
How many beds does San Luis Care Center have?▾
San Luis Care Center has 70 certified beds with an average of 52.6 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 1 in Alamosa. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about San Luis Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, San Luis Care Center has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 119 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

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →