Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
2490 International Cir · Colorado Springs, CO · 80910 · 7196308888
121 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.84 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.45 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 48% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $45,171 |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2026
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
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 March 26, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026
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.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 26, 2026 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected February 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 19, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected February 17, 2023 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Fine | $36,890 |
| December 9, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065356 · certified since January 8, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.