Atlas Post Acute
2611 Jones Ave · Pueblo, CO · 81004 · 7195641735
146 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Pacs Group
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | — | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | — | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | — | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 57% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $39,368 |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D February 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 6, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 30, 2024
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.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2023
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.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G November 2, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
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.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected January 18, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 2, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F November 2, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 2, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected December 6, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 18, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| November 2, 2023 | Fine | $39,368 |
| November 2, 2023 | Payment Denial | 47 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065232 · certified since April 1, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.