ElderGrade
B

75/100

Above average

Life Care Center Of Pueblo

2118 Chatalet Ln, Pueblo, CO 81005

CMS 4/5 stars #2 of 9 in Pueblo County (719) 564-2000
Certified beds
187
Occupancy
57%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 5 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $23,590 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 2 penalty action(s).

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

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

Inspection safety

18/30

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

  • -12 for 3 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

22/30

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

  • 3.85 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.07 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% 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.

  • 35% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $23,590 in federal fines across 2 action(s)

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 3.82 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.07 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.40 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 35.10%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 31 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 9, 2024 (2 years ago).

G Feb 26, 2026 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

D Feb 26, 2026 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

G Aug 7, 2024 F0550 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Actual harm to a resident

G Aug 7, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D Aug 7, 2024 F0610 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2024 F0660 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 7, 2024 F0684 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 9, 2024 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

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
NEWMAN, ROBERTO Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
CROSS, CINDY Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
THURMOND, JOAN Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Life Care Center Of Pueblo

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

Life Care Center Of Pueblo holds an ElderGrade of B (75 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". 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 Pueblo? +

Residents receive an average of 3.82 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

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

Yes. 5 of the 31 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Life Care Center Of Pueblo accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Life Care Center Of Pueblo 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.