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HomeColoradoUniversity Park Care Center

University Park Care Center

945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 810017195455321
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
180
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $22,653

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 180 certified beds with an average of 103.6 residents per day (58% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 10 deficiencies (inspected Jun 11, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $22,653 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.70 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 55.1% (high)

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

University Park Care Center is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado with 180 certified beds. It has been operating since 1986. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
180
Avg Residents/Day
103.6
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 20, 1986
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Pueblo
Last Inspection
Jun 11, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
69.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Nov 20, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Actual Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jun 11, 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: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0561Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Survey: Jun 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Feb 21, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 2, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 8, 2024Corrected: 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: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0697Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0743Potential for Harm

Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 15, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$22,653
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
1
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJun 11, 2024
$22,653
Payment DenialJan 8, 2024
15 days denied

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

Nurse Aide2.33 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.53 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.84 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.70 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.36 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
55.1%
RN Turnover
64.0%
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 (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual99%Jan 25, 1984
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJan 1, 2006
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 7, 1985
PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 7, 1985
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
FRANSUA, BRITTNEEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 24, 2023
KINNETT, STEVENOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AApr 11, 2016
LAROCHE, MELANIEOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AFeb 18, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AAug 1, 2023
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 21, 1994
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 University Park Care Center?▾
University Park Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has University Park Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
University Park Care Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jun 11, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $22,653 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at University Park Care Center?▾
University Park Care Center provides 3.70 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, 0.53 LPN hours, and 2.33 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 55.1%.
How many beds does University Park Care Center have?▾
University Park Care Center has 180 certified beds with an average of 103.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 58% 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 University Park Care Center?▾
Yes, there are 8 other nursing homes in Pueblo, Colorado with an average rating of 3.3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Pueblo nursing homes page.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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