Life Care Center of Littleton
1500 W Mineral Ave · Littleton, CO · 80120 · 3037957300
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.92 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
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 November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
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 November 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 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 November 27, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F November 7, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
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 November 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 7, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 7, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected November 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 26, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 18, 2023
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E May 18, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 12, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected May 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022
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.
Corrected May 7, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022
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 May 7, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected May 7, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 24, 2022
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 May 7, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E March 24, 2022
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 7, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065370 · certified since June 11, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.