Life Care Center of Pueblo
2118 Chatalet Ln · Pueblo, CO · 81005 · 7195642000
187 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.07 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.32 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $23,590 |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 28, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 7, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 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 January 30, 2020
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 30, 2020
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020
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 February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 30, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2020
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 February 24, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 30, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 24, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2019
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 8, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2019
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 February 8, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected February 8, 2019 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 26, 2026 | Fine | $14,015 |
| August 7, 2024 | Fine | $9,575 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065269 · certified since November 21, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.