The nursing home failed to ensure residents received the behavioral health care and services they needed. Cited April 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 740 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
PUEBLO, CO · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
New ownership (past 12 mo)For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation in Pueblo, CO has a 2-star overall rating, with 2 stars for health inspections and 3 stars for staffing and quality measures. It has a recent federal penalty and $30,707 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 2.88 hours per resident per day is below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.8756 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 14, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $30,707recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.8756.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.60
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.45
- Nurse aides
- 1.82
- Weekend nursing
- 2.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 56%
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
20.5%20.8%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.5%5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%4.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.6%2.8%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
15.9%16.2%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
18.2%29.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.1%9.6%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
16.2%17.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
14.1%4.1%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
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
92.6%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—82.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
30%88.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited July 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited February 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 medication mistakes below the allowed level. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 759 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Recent history
- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $23,282 was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $7,425 was recorded.
- 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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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 13 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 2 fines · $30,707 in total fines.
- $23,282
Federal fine
Apr 14, 2026
- $7,425
Federal fine
Apr 14, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jul 11, 2025
Now operated by Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, previously Belmont Lodge Healthcare Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Individual
- Chain
- Part of MADISON CREEK PARTNERS · 13 homes · 3.2 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.3 residents on an average day (75% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 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.