San Luis Care Center
240 Craft Dr · Alamosa, CO · 81101 · 7195899081
70 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected July 17, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 3, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 19, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F June 19, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E June 19, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 26, 2020
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected April 23, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 26, 2020
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected March 16, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 5, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected March 28, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2019
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected March 8, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065239 · certified since March 25, 1988. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.