The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
University Park Care Center
PUEBLO, CO · Medicare-certified · 180 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
University Park Care Center in Pueblo, CO has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures but weaker staffing at 2 out of 5 stars. Its reported nurse staffing is 3.15 hours per resident day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it had 0 fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection issues included pressure ulcer care, accident hazards/supervision, and infection prevention and control.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1545 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: November 20, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1545.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.75
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.58
- Nurse aides
- 1.83
- Weekend nursing
- 2.85
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 67%
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%16.2%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%2.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
2.6%1.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
3.4%2.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.4%6.8%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
15.6%11.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.2%10.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.9%0%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.5%21%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
13.2%12.4%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
—91.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
87.9%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
67.1%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited January 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
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 June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited August 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 make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- 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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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $22,653 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 9 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $22,653 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- $22,653
Federal fine
Jun 11, 2024
- 15 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jan 8, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · 194 homes · 3.4 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 109.7 residents on an average day (61% of 180 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 40 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.