Evergreen Nursing Home
1991 Carroll St · Alamosa, CO · 81101 · 7195894951
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.50 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.91 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 5, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected September 13, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 3, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F February 2, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2021
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 5, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065234 · certified since April 1, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.