University Park Care Center
945 Desert Flower Blvd · Pueblo, CO · 81001 · 7195455321
180 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.
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Red flags
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.00 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $22,653 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D November 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G June 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 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 July 9, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F June 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 8, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 4, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
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 9, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 2, 2019 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2019
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2019
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 9, 2019 · Environmental
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 11, 2024 | Fine | $22,653 |
| January 8, 2024 | Payment Denial | 15 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065231 · certified since February 20, 1986. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.