Canon Lodge Care Center
Canon City, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065217) · 60 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 275-4106 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Canon Lodge Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Canon Lodge Care Center reports 3.56 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 51.2%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for Canon Lodge Care Center and no payment denials. However, CMS does display its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the facility's full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
About this facility
Canon Lodge Care Center is a 60-bed skilled nursing facility in Canon City, Fremont County, Colorado, with an average daily census of 35 residents. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation in September 1985.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Canon Lodge Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: 2 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing totals 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 51.2%.
CMS reports no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for Canon Lodge Care Center, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars. There is no ownership change recorded in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Canon Lodge Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Canon Lodge Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.56 hours per resident per day, including 1.12 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars; nursing turnover is 51.2%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus program designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Canon Lodge Care Center is certified for 60 beds and has an average daily census of 35 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally averaging a 3.4-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 1, 1985.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7192754106 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7192754106 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065217?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.