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.

+1 719-630-8888

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 4.05/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
5/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating 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 71.7%
Residents per day (avg) 86
Occupancy rate
71.7%
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

20% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 22 days

Private pay

58% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 29 days

Medicaid

22% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.9M
Operating loss
-$359.9K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$12,875,033.00
Operating loss
$-359,912.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.5M
50.2% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.8M
Total costs $13.2M
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)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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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

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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

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110
No
A+
63
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Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

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Liberty Heights
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

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SNF

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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Colonial Health and Rehab Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs (Northeast Colorado Springs)
80
No
A+
65
-
86.8%
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35.6%
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-

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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

Total Health inspections 4
17% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total Health citations 15
40% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 24.8

3.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 11 citations
Complaint investigations 4 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations 0
100% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 2.1
Moderate Health citations 15

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Apr 16, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2023
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 19, 2023
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 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 10.4
15% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score 21.0
12% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 19.3%
20% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.8%
1% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 27.0%
16% above Colorado average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 4.1%
22% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.3%
11% above Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.8%
48% below Colorado average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 9.7%
35% above Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 4.9%
74% below Colorado average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.3%
6% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 100.0%
6% above Colorado average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 7.4%
42% above Colorado average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 86.6%

13% better than Colorado average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.6%

59% better than Colorado average
Influenza Vaccine 82.2%

9% better than Colorado average

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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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