San Luis Care Center
Alamosa, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065239) · 70 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 589-9081 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
San Luis Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars, with 4 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
San Luis Care Center reports 3.49 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.4 percent.
San Luis Care Center has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials according to CMS data, and it does not carry CMS's abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation.
About this facility
San Luis Care Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Alamosa, Colorado, first approved in 1988. The facility is certified for 70 beds and has an average of 52.6 residents, and it is operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars; San Luis Care Center's own ratings run above that chain average.
According to CMS Care Compare, San Luis Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 4 stars for health inspections, 4 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures.
Nurse staffing totals 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.4 percent annually.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 for this facility — no federal fines on record — and no payment denials. There is no abuse icon displayed for this facility in the current data, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
San Luis Care Center has a 4-star overall rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.49 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours, with a 4-star staffing rating and 30.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 70 beds and has an average of 52.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since March 25, 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; San Luis Care Center scores 4 stars in each category.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This isn't specified in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7195899081 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 7195899081 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection and rating details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065239?state=CO.
Has ownership changed recently?
No, CMS data indicates ownership has not changed in the last 12 months.
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.