Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Longmont

Nursing Home

Life Care Center of Longmont

2451 Pratt St, Longmont, CO 80501 View map
Overview of Life Care Center of Longmont

Life Care Center of Longmont, a distinguished facility in Colorado, stands as a beacon of excellence in skilled nursing home services. Established in 1979, this center has consistently provided exceptional care to its patients. Whether families need short-term rehab, long-term care, or postoperative recovery assistance, they can rely on the center’s dedicated team.

The facility is meticulously organized, clean, and professionally managed, ensuring a comfortable and supportive environment for patients. Services range from discharge planning and IV therapy to medication management, post-surgical care, social services, and infection management. In addition to these comprehensive offerings, the center boasts a full-time certified activity director, a certified dietitian, and even a non-smoking environment. Pet visitors are welcome, religious services are accessible, and the facility’s commitment to excellence shines through every aspect of its nursing home care.

(303) 776-5000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Colorado average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 29m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 48m per day 36m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 187

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 77.3%
Residents per day (avg) 115
Occupancy rate
77.3%
Residents per day (avg)
115

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

43% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

50% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$22.3M
Profit
$1.1M
Privately-owned community Operated by a partnership between two or more business owners.
Home revenue
$22,342,970.00
Profit
$1,109,639.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$10.0M
44.6% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.3M
Total costs $21.2M
Bed community size
187-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 54 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
77%
In line with Colorado average
Occupied beds
145 / 187
Average residents 72 per day

License details

Status Active

Additional licensing details

Awards: Best Nursing Home

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Longmont is administrated by Siegel, Jerusha.

Owner: LONGMONT MEDICAL INVESTORS, LTD.

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Alzheimer's & Dementia Care
Independent & Assisted Living

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-hour security and fire safety systems
Beauty salon and barber shop
Bedside and bathroom call lights
Certified dietitian
Community re-entry program
Complimentary wireless Internet
Daily activity schedule
Family/resident councils
Fine dining program
Flat-screen TVs
Flexible visiting hours
Full-time
certified activity director
Homelike setting
Housekeeping and laundry services
Landscaped grounds and courtyards
Library
Non-smoking facility
Pet visitors allowed
Private and semiprivate rooms
Private bathrooms
Religious services
Patient/family education program
Telephone and cable television hookups
Transportation services

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living

Types of Care at Life Care Center of Longmont

Skilled Nursing
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 5

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations 18
Citations per inspection
3.6

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

14 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 4 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 1
52% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations More info Colorado average: 0.4

1 serious citation More info Colorado average: 2.1

17 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 09, 2024
Corrected

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Address 2.8 miles from city center — 0.5 miles to nearest hospital (NextCare Urgent Care Longmont)

Address 2451 Pratt St, Longmont, CO 80501

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

201
Total Staff
194
Employees
7
Contractors
51,017
Total Hours (Quarter)
70
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse378 No
Licensed Practical Nurse178.1 No
Certified Nursing Assistant778.5 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
144 staff
8.3hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Therapy Services
34 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
6.6hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
2.4%
of total hours from contractors
1,233 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant7707720,41491100%8.5
Registered Nurse370379,20791100%8
Licensed Practical Nurse170174,96591100%8.1
Other Dietary Services Staff7072,37091100%6.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician82102,3328695%7.6
Nurse Aide in Training120122,0467582%7.7
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,9767886%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant83111,2578088%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist6061,0797785%6.8
Dental Services Staff2029378796%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide5055937886%6.2
Qualified Social Worker3035606571%6.4
Administrator1015206571%8
Nurse Practitioner1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1015196571%8
Mental Health Service Worker1014796167%7.9
Other Social Services Staff1014525763%7.9
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1013885560%7.1
RN Director of Nursing1012983842%7.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant0115444%13.5
Medical Director0115133%17

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
115 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
25 residents (21.7%)
Medicaid
60 residents (52.2%)
Private pay or other
30 residents (26.1%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 6.9
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 21.2
13% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.8 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.7%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 12.8%
25% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 35.3%
52% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.4%
29% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.3%
40% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.4%
72% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.4%
38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.0%
26% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.4%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.0%
5% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.78
40% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.30

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.85
49% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.67

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 2.9 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
24% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.2%
89% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 81.7%
8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 20.8%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.8%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 1.6%
103% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 72.0%
34% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 61.5%
22% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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