University Park Care Center

945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD, PUEBLO, CO 81001 · CCN 065231 · 180 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing2 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 2 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

Serious inspection findings

2024-06-11 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-01-08 ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

2.91

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−4%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.50

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

11%

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

51%

per year, per CMS

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal, 2026Q1, 90 reported days — actual payroll data, not the facility's own estimates.

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Penalties and enforcement

2 enforcement action(s), totaling $22,653 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-11Fine$22,653
2024-01-08Payment Denialpayment denial

Ownership

Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 2 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 22

Survey dateTagCategorySeverityCorrected
2025-11-20F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-11F0561Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-11F0658Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-06-11F0686Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2024-06-11F0688Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-11F0759Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-11F0760Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-11F0761Pharmacy Service DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-06-11F0880Infection Control DeficienciesFnot recorded
2024-06-11F0881Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2024-02-21F0557Resident Rights DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-02-21F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2024-01-08F0689Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesGnot recorded
2023-02-02F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2023-02-02F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0584Resident Rights DeficienciesEnot recorded
2019-08-15F0609Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0610Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0679Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0697Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0743Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesDnot recorded
2019-08-15F0880Infection Control DeficienciesEnot recorded
2019-08-15F0921Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded
2019-08-15F0925Environmental DeficienciesFnot recorded

Sources: CMS Provider Information, Health Deficiencies, Penalties, and Ownership datasets (data.cms.gov/provider-data), processed 2026-07-01; CMS Payroll-Based Journal daily staffing. Find this facility on Care Compare: search “University Park Care Center, PUEBLO” at medicare.gov/care-compare.