The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited February 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO
PUEBLO, CO · Medicare-certified · 187 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Life Care Center of Pueblo has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and staffing ratings, but a 3-star health inspection rating. It also has a recent federal penalty, $23,590 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.82 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.8165 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: February 26, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $23,590recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.8165.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.07
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.15
- Weekend nursing
- 3.40
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 35%
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
12.8%16.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%3.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4.8%4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2%2.2%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5.7%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.3%9.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
17%8.5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.4%11%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2.9%2.9%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.7%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%26.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.1%0%Improving
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
—92.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96%98.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
91.8%80.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited January 2020 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — S/S: G
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2020 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $14,015 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $9,575 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $23,590 in total fines.
- $14,015
Federal fine
Feb 26, 2026
- $9,575
Federal fine
Aug 7, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 106.3 residents on an average day (57% of 187 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 36 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.