Total health inspections
3
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Life Care Center of Evergreen
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care · Jefferson County, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Life Care Center of Evergreen
Nursing Home, Skilled Nursing & Memory Care · Jefferson County, CO
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Life Care Center of Evergreen accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Life Care Center of Evergreen is a highly recognized nursing home in Evergreen, CO, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation. The community has a peaceful and welcoming environment, ensuring older adults feel at ease during their stay. 24-hour care, fall prevention, and medication management are among the exceptional services provided to improve residents’ quality of life. Striving to understand residents’ needs and preferences, the community provides personalized care plans.
Light exercises, social events, and various activities ensure residents can make friends and explore new hobbies. A beauty salon and barber shop, a library, and spacious courtyards ensure residents can relax and interact with their surroundings. Elk Meadow Park, restaurants, and public transportation also surround the area, providing accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has comprehensive care options that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement, making it an ideal option for senior living in Colorado.
Quality ratings
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 98th out of 161 homes in Colorado.
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.
This home is ranked 98th out of 161 homes in Colorado.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.
3h 30m per day
Rank #98 / 161Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 161 homes in Colorado.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 161 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Colorado avg
-9%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 17m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
53.1%
Rank #136 / 165Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
64 days
Occupancy rate
53.1%
Rank #136 / 165Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 136th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
64 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
28% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
27 days
Private pay
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.7M
Operating loss
-$575.1K
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$8.7M Rank #116 / 165Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.
Operating loss
-$575.1K
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 165 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.
$5.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #80 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 165 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$3.4M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$9.3M
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #59 / 74Walk Score — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 59th out of 74 homes in Colorado.Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What does this home offer?
Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Building Type: 2-story
Dining Services
Beauty Services
Transportation Services
Housekeeping Services
Social and Recreational Activities
Exercise Programs
Types of Care at Life Care Center of Evergreen
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Rank #22 / 165Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 22nd out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado state average, with a ranking across all 165 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
3.67
Rank #48 / 165Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 165 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 11 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 4 years)
Administration moderate citation
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
May 15, 2025
Issues related to how the facility is managed, including policies, procedures, and compliance with regulations.
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 15, 2025
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 15, 2025
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 15, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
May 15, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado
Life Care Center of Evergreen is located in Evergreen, Colorado.
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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
81
Employees
79
Contractors
2
Staff to resident ratio
1.45:1
24% worse than Colorado averageColorado average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
30
Average shift
8.6 hours
0% compared with Colorado averageColorado average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
23,483
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
16
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
9
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
25
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.1 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.2%
52 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 25 | 0 | 25 | 10,001 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 4,592 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 0 | 9 | 3,027 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 903 | 67 | 74% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 883 | 68 | 75% | 7.2 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 727 | 81 | 89% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 709 | 63 | 69% | 9.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 67% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 426 | 66 | 73% | 6.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 0 | 3 | 386 | 57 | 63% | 6.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 53 | 58% | 7.2 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 318 | 40 | 44% | 7.8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 47 | 15 | 16% | 3.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 24 | 3 | 3% | 7.9 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 3 | 3% | 7.5 |
25 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
9 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
74%
3 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
75%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
89%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
69%
1 Administrator
% of Days
71%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
67%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
73%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
63%
1 Dietitian
% of Days
58%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
44%
5 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
16%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
3%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
3%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
3%
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
56
Medicare
16
28.6% of residents
Medicaid
30
53.6% of residents
Private pay or other
10
17.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Active Resident Council
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.4
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.4
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.1
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
20.1
7% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
26% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
21.6%
27% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
26.8%
15% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.3%
28% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
5.1%
31% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%
57% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
19% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.8%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
7.8%
9% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.7%
32% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.0%
5% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
6% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.2%
19% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
92.0%
22% better 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.
Penalties and fines
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Evergreen based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
53.1%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$575.1K
↑ ~$316.6K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.8M
↑ ~$515.1K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-6.7%
↑ 5.6pp vs 2022
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Frequently Asked Questions about Life Care Center of Evergreen
What neighborhood is Life Care Center of Evergreen in?
Life Care Center of Evergreen is in the Evergreen West Central neighborhood.
Is Life Care Center of Evergreen in a walkable area?
Life Care Center of Evergreen has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Who is the administrator of Life Care Center of Evergreen?
field_administrator is the administrator of Life Care Center of Evergreen.
What is the address of Life Care Center of Evergreen?
Life Care Center of Evergreen is located at 2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439.
What is the phone number of Life Care Center of Evergreen?
(303) 674-4500 will put you in contact with the team at Life Care Center of Evergreen.
Is Life Care Center of Evergreen Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Life Care Center of Evergreen is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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