LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO

2118 CHATALET LN, PUEBLO, CO 81005 · CCN 065269 · 187 certified beds · Data as of 2026-07-01

CMS overall4 of 5CMS inspections3 of 5CMS staffing4 of 5CMS quality5 of 5

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State inspectors recorded 3 citation(s) in the last three years where CMS determined a resident was actually harmed.

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Serious inspection findings

2026-02-26 — 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.

2024-08-07 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2024-08-07 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0550, severity G)

Resident Rights Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

2020-01-30 — 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.

2020-01-30 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0865, severity G)

Administration Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data

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

Staffing, from payroll records

Nursing hours / resident / day

3.52

state median 3.24

Weekend staffing gap

−7%

fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%

RN hours / resident / day

0.80

registered nurses only

Contract (agency) staff

share of all nursing hours

Nursing staff turnover

35%

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 $23,590 in fines.

Date	Type	Amount
2026-02-26	Fine	$14,015
2024-08-07	Fine	$9,575

Ownership

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

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

Desert Cove Nursing Center (CHANDLER, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
PAYSON CARE CENTER (PAYSON, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
MI CASA NURSING CENTER (MESA, AZ) — CMS overall3 of 5
Life Care Center of North Glendale (GLENDALE, AZ) — CMS overall5 of 5
Life Care Center Of Yuma (YUMA, AZ) — CMS overall2 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF SIERRA VISTA (SIERRA VISTA, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
LIFE CARE CENTER OF TUCSON (TUCSON, AZ) — CMS overall1 of 5
Heritage Health Care Center (GLOBE, AZ) — CMS overall4 of 5

Full citation history

By severity: Actual harm: 5 · Potential for more than minimal harm: 26

Survey date	Tag	Category	Severity	Corrected
2026-02-26	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2026-02-26	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-07	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-08-07	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2024-08-07	F0610	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-07	F0660	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-08-07	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-09	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2024-05-09	F0730	Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2024-05-09	F0761	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0583	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0600	Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0656	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0684	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0688	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0689	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0695	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0812	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	F	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0849	Administration Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0865	Administration Deficiencies	G	not recorded
2020-01-30	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0550	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0584	Resident Rights Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0585	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0623	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0625	Resident Rights Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0658	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0741	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	E	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0758	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	D	not recorded
2019-01-10	F0880	Infection Control Deficiencies	F	not 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 “LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO, PUEBLO” at medicare.gov/care-compare.