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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 50th out of 177 homes in Colorado for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
| 36m per day | ▼ 27% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
| 39m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
| 2h 16m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 20m per day | ■ Avg State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
| 3m per day | ▼ 50% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
Weekend RN
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
| 31m per day | ▼ 14% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%Pioneer Health Care Center is administrated by Mary Dipasquale.
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 30 | This facility has 17% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (25 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 17% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 5 | 6 | This facility has 17% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (5 vs. CO avg 6).↓ 17% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3.6 | 5 | This facility has 28% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (3.6 vs. CO avg 5).↓ 28% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 6 | This facility has 17% more total inspections than a typical Colorado nursing home (7 vs. CO avg 6).↑ 17% worse |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
18 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; 5 of 24 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
90% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
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Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
31% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
0% compared with Colorado average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
20 total: 13 full-time employees and 7 contractors.
20
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
12 total: 10 full-time employees and 2 contractors.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
53 total: 44 full-time employees and 9 contractors.
53
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1,811 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 44 | 9 | 53 | 14,865 | 92 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 2 | 12 | 3,863 | 92 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 7 | 20 | 3,540 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,284 | 90 | 98% | 6.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 592 | 62 | 67% | 8.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 545 | 63 | 68% | 8.6 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 538 | 64 | 70% | 8.4 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 489 | 64 | 70% | 7.6 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 60 | 65% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 54 | 59% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 425 | 53 | 58% | 8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 414 | 52 | 57% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 6 | 0 | 6 | 315 | 41 | 45% | 5.5 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 0 | 2 | 280 | 27 | 29% | 10.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 212 | 37 | 40% | 5.3 |
Includes penalties issued in 2024
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
29% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
35% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Apr 18, 2024 · $10K
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Apr 18, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
6.1
32% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
18% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
14.8%
8% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
9.3%
45% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
22.1%
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.6%
7% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.7%
83% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
2.4%
54% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.3%
27% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
40.0%
113% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.7%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.25
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 1.30
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.76
65% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.67
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.6%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
57.1%
24% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
85Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Historical financial and operational data for Pioneer Health Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on the 2023 CMS SNF Cost Report.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #101 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 101st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 121
Facility
121
CO AVG
76
Rank
#78 / 533 |
71.7%
Facility
71.7%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#113 / 185 | -6% | 4.05
Facility
4.05
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#56 / 177 | +5% | +5% | $36.9k
Facility
$36.9k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 182 | 15
Facility
15
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#41 / 182 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#56 / 182 | - | 91 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
51
Rank
#328 / 872 | Vanessa Zabojnik | $12.9M
Facility
$12.9M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#70 / 182 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#56 / 182 | 59.5%
Facility
59.5%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#58 / 182 | 65356 | ||||
| Peaks Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support. | Longmont (Coffman Street) | 92
Facility
92
CO AVG
76
Rank
#192 / 533 |
80.1%
Facility
80.1%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#77 / 185 | +5% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#102 / 177 | +41% | -9% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 182 | 22
Facility
22
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#80 / 182 | 4.4
Facility
4.4
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#75 / 182 | 1 | 79 | A+ |
80
Facility
80
CO AVG
51
Rank
#108 / 872 | Bogie33 | $11.7M
Facility
$11.7M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#95 / 182 | $5.1M
Facility
$5.1M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#124 / 182 | 43.5%
Facility
43.5%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#139 / 182 | 65189 | ||||
| Pioneer Health Care Center |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Rocky Ford | 101
Facility
101
CO AVG
76
Rank
#156 / 533 |
82.1%
Facility
82.1%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#69 / 185 | +7% | 4.14
Facility
4.14
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#50 / 177 | +29% | +7% | $10.0k
Facility
$10.0k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#126 / 182 | 24
Facility
24
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#97 / 182 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#59 / 182 | 4 | 73 | - |
60
Facility
60
CO AVG
51
Rank
#361 / 872 | - | $12.7M
Facility
$12.7M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#74 / 182 | $5.7M
Facility
$5.7M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#101 / 182 | 44.7%
Facility
44.7%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#133 / 182 | 65235 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Westminster |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care). | Westminster (South Westminster) | 120
Facility
120
CO AVG
76
Rank
#79 / 533 |
77.9%
Facility
77.9%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#83 / 185 | +2% | 3.65
Facility
3.65
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#84 / 177 | -31% | -5% | $47.4k
Facility
$47.4k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#139 / 182 | 29
Facility
29
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#122 / 182 | 5.8
Facility
5.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#119 / 182 | 3 | 82 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
CO AVG
51
Rank
#181 / 872 | Sean Murphy | $13.2M
Facility
$13.2M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#65 / 182 | $8.4M
Facility
$8.4M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#45 / 182 | 63.4%
Facility
63.4%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#33 / 182 | 65358 | ||||
| Brookdale Greenwood Village |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Greenwood Village | 90
Facility
90
CO AVG
76
Rank
#198 / 533 |
87.6%
Facility
87.6%
CO AVG
76.5%
Rank
#50 / 185 | +15% | 3.96
Facility
3.96
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#56 / 177 | +4% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 182 | 25
Facility
25
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#105 / 182 | 6.3
Facility
6.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#132 / 182 | - | 50 | B- |
71
Facility
71
CO AVG
51
Rank
#208 / 872 | - | $14.4M
Facility
$14.4M
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#56 / 182 | $10.6M
Facility
$10.6M
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#20 / 182 | 73.1%
Facility
73.1%
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#8 / 182 | 65376 |
The legal owner and operator of Pioneer Health Care Center is 12Th Street Operations, Llc.
Pioneer Health Care Center has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Pioneer Health Care Center's occupancy is 82%.
Mary DiPasquale is the administrator of Pioneer Health Care Center.
Pioneer Health Care Center has 101 beds.
Yes — there are 30 photos of Pioneer Health Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Pioneer Health Care Center is located at 900 S 12TH ST.
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