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CANON LODGE CARE CENTER

CANON CITY, CO · Medicare-certified · 60 beds

Needs attention
Abuse citationFor-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall

CANON LODGE CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a 2-star health inspection rating and a recent abuse citation. Staffing is 3-star at 3.56 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.5639 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: August 13, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5639.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.12
Licensed practical nurses
0.33
Nurse aides
2.11
Weekend nursing
3.19

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%

Resident outcomes

Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.

Negative outcomes

Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication

28%35.7%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

3.7%0%Improving

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%2.6%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%0%No change

Residents who lost too much weight

4%6.5%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

12%10.3%Improving

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

15.3%

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

4%6.5%Worsening

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%0%No change

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

34.9%14.8%Improving

Residents with depressive symptoms

0%7.1%Worsening

Positive outcomes

Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).

Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

96.3%96.9%Improving

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

86.8%100%Improving

What the inspectors found

The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited September 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F

The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E

The home failed to plan the resident’s discharge to meet the resident’s goals and needs. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 660 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: E

The home failed to ensure residents kept their ability to do everyday activities unless there was a medical reason. Cited December 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 676 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E

Recent history

  1. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  2. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.

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  3. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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Operator & ownership

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
Occupancy
35 residents on an average day (58% of 60 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 40 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.