Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065356) · 121 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 2 totaling $32,260
Phone: (719) 630-8888 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $32,260.00 for Life Care Center of Colorado Springs, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus designation noted for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The facility has been certified since January 8, 1997, and is licensed for 121 certified beds, with an average of 90.4 residents. It is operated under a for-profit, limited liability company ownership structure, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the state average of 3.13 for Colorado. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.159 hours per resident per day, including 1.241 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $32,260.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
This facility is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average chain rating of 3.4 stars.
Families are advised to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current data. This profile reflects CMS Care Compare data as reported at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 1.24 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 5 stars; nursing staff turnover is 43.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
CMS records show 2 fines totaling $32,260.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 121 beds and has an average daily population of 90.4 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit, limited liability company that is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since January 8, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7196308888 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 7196308888 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current CMS data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065356?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.