ElderGrade
A

86/100

Excellent

Life Care Center Of Evergreen

2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 23 in Jefferson County (303) 674-4500
Certified beds
120
Occupancy
48%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 30/30 Staffing 22/30 Stability 12/15 Outcomes 12/15 Enforcement 10/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.92 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.06 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 12% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 38% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

12/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 4 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.71 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.06 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.25 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 37.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 11 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 15, 2025 (1 year ago).

F May 15, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0690

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 15, 2025 F0776

Administration Deficiencies

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 26, 2023 F0803

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 26, 2023 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Oct 26, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 26, 2023 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which operates 194 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
CARLSON, AMBER Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
MOSLEY, KIMBERLY Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
SCHMIDT, DEREK Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
HENRY, TERRY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LAY, LISA Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
PRESTON, FORREST Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
SWANKER, RICHARD Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THURMOND, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
EVERGREEN OPERATIONS, LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Life Care Center Of Evergreen

What is the ElderGrade for Life Care Center Of Evergreen? +

Life Care Center Of Evergreen holds an ElderGrade of A (86 out of 100), which we describe as "excellent". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Life Care Center Of Evergreen? +

Residents receive an average of 3.71 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Life Care Center Of Evergreen been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 11 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Life Care Center Of Evergreen accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Life Care Center Of Evergreen is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.