LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO

2118 CHATALET LN, PUEBLO, CO 81005

Operator

LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 facilities

Provider number (CCN): 065269
Certification: Medicare and Medicaid
Ownership: For profit - Corporation
Certified beds: 187
Phone: (719) 564-2000
CMS data as of: August 1, 2026

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stable

Staffing 0% · Deficiencies 0% over tracking period

What the records show

CMS rates LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 of 5 for health inspections, 4 of 5 for staffing, 5 of 5 for quality measures. Federal inspectors cited 31 health deficiencies across the last three survey cycles, most recently surveyed in 2024, 5 at actual-harm level or higher. CMS enforcement records list 2 fines totalling $18,685.

Facility Assessment Inspectors recorded 5 citations at the actual-harm level or worse in the last three survey cycles. This facility is operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, which scores 11 points above the national average.

Reviews, Ratings and Official Records

This page reviews LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO using federal government records — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing data and enforcement actions. NursingHomeGrade does not collect, host or publish resident or family testimonials, and no star rating below is a consumer review score.

At or above the 2024 benchmark — review the inspection and enforcement records below for the safety history behind the grade.

Ratings and Grade Breakdown

RN Staffing Registered nurse time each resident receives daily. 2024 federal benchmark: 0.55 hrs. Repealed February 2026.	1.07 — At or above the repealed 0.55 hr benchmark
The 0.55 hour RN standard was repealed effective February 2, 2026 and is not currently enforced. We still grade against it. Why
Health Deficiencies (last 3 survey cycles) Violations found during federal inspections, with how many remain open and how many involved actual harm.	Total 31 Outstanding 0 Actual harm or worse (G–L) 5
CMS Ratings Federal five-star ratings published by CMS. These are regulatory ratings, not consumer review scores.	Overall: ★★★★☆ (4/5) Health inspection: ★★★☆☆ (3/5) Quality: ★★★★★ (5/5) Staffing: ★★★★☆ (4/5)
NursingHomeGrade Score	75/100

Loaded into NursingHomeGrade on September 5, 2026. This is the load date, not the date CMS published the underlying survey data — see release dates.

CMS scores each facility from one to five stars — one is in the bottom fifth of facilities in its state on health inspections, five is in the top tenth. Our own A–F grade is a separate 0–100 score built from staffing hours, inspection citations, and the severity and correction status of those citations, weighted as described in our grading methodology.

Staffing Compared With State and National Levels

Registered nurse hours per resident per day compared with state and national levels
This facility	1.07 hrs
CO median	0.74 hrs
National average	0.69 hrs

Registered nurse turnover: 34.4% · Total nursing staff turnover: 35.1%

Staffing figures are the values CMS published in its file processed August 1, 2026, drawn from payroll-based journal reporting.

Inspection Records Covered

Most recent standard health survey: May 9, 2024.
Citations shown below span 3 recorded inspection cycles.
Survey dates on file range from January 10, 2019 to February 26, 2026.

Source records: CMS Care Compare profile for provider 065269 ↗ · the federal files we load and when.

Inspection Deficiencies

Health inspections identify violations of federal standards. Severity ranges from no actual harm (A–F) to immediate jeopardy (J–L).

5 actual harm issues found among 31 total deficiencies. 31 corrected.

Most recent inspection (February 26, 2026)

D Potential harm — isolated F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 21, 2026

E Potential harm — pattern F0730 Status: Corrected

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected June 21, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0761 Status: Corrected

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 31, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected March 21, 2026

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected May 31, 2024

Inspection cycle 2 (January 30, 2020)

G Actual harm — isolated F0865 Status: Corrected

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0849 Status: Corrected

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Administration Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

G Actual harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 28, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0610 Status: Corrected

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 27, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0600 Status: Corrected

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

E Potential harm — pattern F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

F Potential harm — widespread F0812 Status: Corrected

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 27, 2024

G Actual harm — isolated F0689 Status: Corrected

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

E Potential harm — pattern F0695 Status: Corrected

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0684 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0688 Status: Corrected

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

D Potential harm — isolated F0660 Status: Corrected

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 27, 2024

D Potential harm — isolated F0656 Status: Corrected

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

G Actual harm — isolated F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected August 28, 2024

E Potential harm — pattern F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

E Potential harm — pattern F0583 Status: Corrected

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Resident Rights Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 24, 2020

Inspection cycle 3 (January 10, 2019)

F Potential harm — widespread F0880 Status: Corrected

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 8, 2019

D Potential harm — isolated F0758 Status: Corrected

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 8, 2019

E Potential harm — pattern F0741 Status: Corrected

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 14, 2019

D Potential harm — isolated F0658 Status: Corrected

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies — Deficient, Provider has date of correction, corrected February 8, 2019

E Potential harm — pattern F0550 Status: Corrected

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.