Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 View Map

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Life Care Center of… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.05/day
Overall rating Info Based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical outcomes for residents.
4/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 121

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 69.8%
Residents per day (avg) 86
Occupancy rate
69.8%
Residents per day (avg)
86

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

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Private pay

66% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

16% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Church
Home revenue
$10.6M
Surplus of revenue
$579.0K
Voluntary non-profit home Church
Home revenue
$10,562,482.00
Surplus of revenue
$578,963.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$4.9M
46.3% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.8M
Total costs $8.7M
Bed community size
121-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 63 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
BBB Rating
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community

License Status
Active

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 65356

Ownership & operating entity

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is administrated by Van Gorder, Andrew Ryan.

Owner: COLORADO SPRINGS MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
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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

Comparison Chart

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Address 2.2 miles from city center

Address 2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

141
Total Staff
137
Employees
4
Contractors
39,425
Total Hours (Quarter)
51
Avg Staff/Day
8.5
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse239.4 No
Licensed Practical Nurse129.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant578.6 No
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
94 staff
9hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
27 staff
6.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
1 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Social Services
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
6 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
2 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
82 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5705715,75491100%8.6
Registered Nurse230237,70191100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse120124,89591100%9.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist5052,4716571%8.8
Other Dietary Services Staff5051,75591100%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,0567684%7.4
Speech Language Pathologist5057897987%6.6
Qualified Social Worker3035506470%6.8
Physical Therapy Assistant6065257785%6.4
Administrator1015206571%8
Physical Therapy Aide5055177582%6
Mental Health Service Worker1014886774%7.3
Dietitian1014766167%7.8
Nurse Practitioner1014715965%8
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1014376066%7.3
Dental Services Staff1014265662%7.6
Occupational Therapy Aide3033465763%5.2
Nurse Aide in Training2021661314%11.1
Occupational Therapy Assistant0334844%9.5
Medical Director0113533%11.5

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2021 – Apr 2024)

4
Inspections
15
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.75
Citations/Inspection
Apr 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
15
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
8
53% of total
Infection Control
2
13% of total
Pharmacy Services
2
13% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1
7% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 11
Complaint Investigations 4
State Comparison (CO)
Avg Citations (State)
24.8
This Facility: 15
Avg Critical (State)
0.4
This Facility: 0
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Apr 16, 2024 D Quality of CareF0676 Corrected
Apr 16, 2024 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Nov 07, 2023 D Quality of CareF0689 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 D Abuse/NeglectF0600 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 D Infection ControlF0883 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 D Quality of CareF0745 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 D Care PlanningF0644 Corrected
Jan 19, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 F Infection ControlF0880 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 D PharmacyF0759 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 D PharmacyF0760 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 E Quality of CareF0677 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 D Quality of CareF0684 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 D Quality of CareF0688 Corrected
Oct 14, 2021 E Quality of CareF0695 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Life Care Centers of America
Resident Census by Payment Source
93 Total Residents
Medicare 6 (6.5%)
Medicaid 62 (66.7%)
Private Pay/Other 25 (26.9%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
10.4 Score
15% worse than avg State avg: 9.0

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
21.0 Score
12% worse than avg State avg: 18.8

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
19.3%
Lost Too Much Weight
7.4%
Urinary Tract Infection
0.8%
Depressive Symptoms
9.7%
Falls with Major Injury
4.1%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
99.3%
Antipsychotic Use
4.9%
Walking Ability Worsened
16.8%
Influenza Vaccine
100.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.3%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
27.0%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
86.6% 13% better than avg State: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
0.6% 59% better than avg State: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
82.2% 9% better than avg State: 75.6%

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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver
Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver
Official government program page
  • General: Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program
  • General: Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits: ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics: Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)
  • General: Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Official government program page
  • General: Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits: $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics: Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)
Official government program page
  • General: Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025): ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits: Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics: Priority for veterans, rural residents.
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.

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Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (up to 240 hours/year), adult day care ($65/day), home modifications ($1,500 avg.).
Colorado OAP

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 60+, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits:
    ~$1,215/month (individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual).
  • CO Specifics:
    Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Cash (~$100-$800/month), limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week), medical assistance.
Colorado Medicaid PACE

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

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$2,829/month (300% FBR).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day), meals, transportation, therapy, medical visits.
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).
  • Asset Limits:
    $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
  • CO Specifics:
    Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider), e.g., bathing, dressing.
Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Requirements:
  • General:
    Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.
  • Income Limits (2025):
    ~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).
  • Asset Limits:
    Not specified; income-focused.
  • CO Specifics:
    Priority for veterans, rural residents.
Benefits without Contact:
  • Services: Paid training (~20 hours/week at ~$7.25/hour), job placement.
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