The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT
LONGMONT, CO · Medicare-certified · 187 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT has a 3-star overall rating, with a 2-star health inspection rating, 3-star staffing, and 5-star quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty and $32,860 in fines in the last 24 months; reported nurse staffing is 4.01 hours per resident per day, just below the 4.1 federal benchmark.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.0108 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 12, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $32,860recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.0108.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.82
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.67
- Nurse aides
- 2.52
- Weekend nursing
- 3.58
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 34%
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
16.4%18.8%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.6%1.2%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%2.3%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.2%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%1.4%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
10.9%20.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
11.5%36.4%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.1%12%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.6%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
33.1%25%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
2.5%3.8%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
—90%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.2%97.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—81.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%93.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited March 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep essential equipment working safely. Cited January 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 908 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $32,860 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 15 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $32,860 in total fines.
- $32,860
Federal fine
Mar 12, 2026
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 120.7 residents on an average day (65% of 187 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.