Life Care Center Of Pueblo
Pueblo, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065269) · 187 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 2 totaling $18,685
Phone: (719) 564-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Life Care Center Of Pueblo has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Life Care Center Of Pueblo reports total nurse staffing of about 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
Life Care Center Of Pueblo has 2 federal fines on record totaling $18,685.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location.
About this facility
Life Care Center Of Pueblo is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, certified since November 1989. The facility is licensed for 187 beds and reports an average daily census of 106.3 residents. Ownership is structured as a for-profit corporation, and the 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. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Component ratings are: health inspections 3 stars, quality measures 5 stars, and staffing 4 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.82, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $18,685.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. There is no indication in this data of a CMS abuse icon being displayed, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed for this facility.
Families should review the full inspection history and current status directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically. This profile reflects data drawn from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Life Care Center Of Pueblo has an overall CMS rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.82 hours per resident per day, including 1.07 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars and nursing turnover of 35.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $18,685.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 187 beds with an average daily census of 106.3 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 Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on November 21, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 3, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7195642000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed by the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7195642000 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065269?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.