Atlas Post Acute
Pueblo, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065232) · 146 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $39,368 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (719) 564-1735 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Atlas Post Acute holds a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, while its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported specific total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for Atlas Post Acute in this dataset. However, nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.6%, and the facility's CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Atlas Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $39,368.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Atlas Post Acute is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, certified for 146 beds with an average daily census of 73.4 residents. The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has held federal certification since April 1986.
According to CMS Care Compare, Atlas Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 4 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 1 star. CMS reports total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, though the specific figure was not provided in this dataset; nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $39,368.00 and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
Atlas Post Acute is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS overall rating of 2.9 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, staffing hour details, and quality measure specifics, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data at the time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Atlas Post Acute has an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Atlas Post Acute is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Specific nurse hours per resident per day were not included in this dataset, but nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.6% and the facility's CMS staffing rating is 1 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $39,368.00 and 1 payment denial for Atlas Post Acute.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status was indicated in the data provided for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Atlas Post Acute is certified for 146 beds and had an average daily census of 73.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Atlas Post Acute has been federally certified since April 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (4 stars), staffing (1 star), and quality measures (4 stars) — which combine to form the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail was not included in the provided data; please contact the facility at 7195641735 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This dataset does not include tour or amenity details; contact the facility at 7195641735 for that information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most up-to-date inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065232?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.