Life Care Center of Evergreen

2987 Bergen Peak Dr · Evergreen, CO · 80439 · 3036744500

120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 68
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 60
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.633.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.100.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.20≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (11 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025

    Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · F May 15, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023

    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 November 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected November 17, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E July 14, 2022

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Corrected August 10, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Corrected August 10, 2022 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 14, 2022

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Corrected August 10, 2022 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065276 · certified since April 30, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.