Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 29 days.
Life Care Center of Greeley is a nursing home in Greeley, Colorado, that offers skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Administered by Melissa Peterson, the community accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, offering flexible coverage options for older adults needing short-term rehabilitation or longer-term nursing care. The community has 124 beds in a variety of private rooms within a single-story building, making it a larger community in the area. It currently operates at about 75% occupancy, with 93 beds filled.
Designed primarily for recovery-focused care, the community supports an average stay of 54 days, reflecting regular admissions for post-surgical rehabilitation, alongside longer-term needs for older adults. Wound care, IV therapy, fall prevention, and discharge planning are among the clinical services offered, supported by 24-hour skilled nursing and oversight from a medical director. Residents typically receive about 3 hours and 21 minutes of nursing care per day, including close to an hour from registered nurses.
Beyond clinical services, transportation, fitness activities, and recreation programming are also available. Along with an active resident council that meets to discuss care, activities, and community policies, the community also operates a state-approved Nurse Aide training program. With a Walk Score of 56, the neighborhood is relatively walkable, allowing some errands on foot while most trips require a short drive.
Inspection findings from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment have commonly focused on fall prevention practices, wound care follow-up, and consistency in documentation. Moreover, a case related to a resident briefly left unattended was reported, though internal review did not substantiate neglect.
Life Care Center of Greeley is administered by Melissa Peterson.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total deficiencies
| 16 | 38 | This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (16 vs. CO avg 38).↓ 58% better |
|
Deficiencies per year
| 3.2 | 7.6 | This facility has 58% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (3.2 vs. CO avg 7.6).↓ 58% better |
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Jul 2024
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.
All 6 citations resulted from standard inspections.
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
86 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 11,752 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 15 | 0 | 15 | 5,578 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,820 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,237 | 88 | 96% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 971 | 78 | 85% | 7.3 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 3 | 0 | 3 | 834 | 73 | 79% | 7.3 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 736 | 65 | 71% | 7.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 600 | 65 | 71% | 6.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 528 | 66 | 72% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 56 | 61% | 8.6 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 447 | 58 | 63% | 7.7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 419 | 57 | 62% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 409 | 59 | 64% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 62 | 67% | 6.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 58 | 63% | 7 |
| Medication Aide/Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 147 | 20 | 22% | 7.4 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 44 | 3 | 3% | 14.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 43 | 3 | 3% | 14.3 |
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)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Jul 16, 2024 · $12K
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
30% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
61% of new residents, often for short stays.
10% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Greeley from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 05/2024.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 05/2024.
No pets allowed
Housing Options: Private Rooms
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (61% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 29 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
3.2 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Greeley's city center to Life Care Center of Greeley's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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 Greeley | NH SNF | Greeley | 124
Facility
124
CO AVG
76
Rank
#73 / 527 |
55.4%
Facility
55.4%
CO AVG
70.7
Rank
#113 / 149 | -22% | 3.35
Facility
3.35
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#137 / 211 | +2% | -13% | $12.3k
Facility
$12.3k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#109 / 217 | 6
Facility
6
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#8 / 212 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#6 / 212 | 3 | 69 | - |
56
Facility
56
CO AVG
51
Rank
#408 / 869 | Daniel Gauger | $10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$10.3MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#82 / 217 | $6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
$6.2MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#104 / 217 | 60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility
60.1%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#146 / 217 | 65368 | ||||
| Broadview Health and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Greeley | 100
Facility
100
CO AVG
76
Rank
#158 / 527 |
91.8%
Facility
91.8%
CO AVG
70.7
Rank
#26 / 149 | +30% | 3.01
Facility
3.01
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#175 / 211 | -37% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 217 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#49 / 212 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#10 / 212 | 1 | 92 | - |
76
Facility
76
CO AVG
51
Rank
#150 / 869 | - | $8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#98 / 217 | $4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#121 / 217 | 45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#146 / 217 | 65219 | ||||
| Westlake Lodge Health and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Greeley (29Th Avenue Place) | 107
Facility
107
CO AVG
76
Rank
#128 / 527 |
29.9%
Facility
29.9%
CO AVG
70.7
Rank
#139 / 149 | -58% | 3.08
Facility
3.08
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#169 / 211 | -35% | -20% | $14.1k
Facility
$14.1k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#114 / 217 | 12
Facility
12
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#26 / 212 | 2.4
Facility
2.4
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#17 / 212 | 1 | 32 | A- |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#584 / 869 | - | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#119 / 217 | $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#97 / 217 | 48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#90 / 217 | 65212 | ||||
| Fairacres Manor | NH MC RC SNF | Greeley (18Th Avenue) | 116
Facility
116
CO AVG
76
Rank
#95 / 527 |
90.6%
Facility
90.6%
CO AVG
70.7
Rank
#31 / 149 | +28% | 4.08
Facility
4.08
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#57 / 211 | +27% | +6% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 217 | 17
Facility
17
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#63 / 212 | 5.7
Facility
5.7
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#136 / 212 | 1 | 105 | - |
57
Facility
57
CO AVG
51
Rank
#391 / 869 | Jill Nelson | $13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$11.2M
Rank
#49 / 217 | $8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$4.9M
Rank
#52 / 217 | 63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
63.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
46.6%
Rank
#118 / 217 | 65211 |
Life Care Center of Greeley is located in Greeley, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Colorado.
Life Care Center of Greeley is legally operated by Weld Ltc Investors LLC, and administered by Melissa Peterson.
Life Care Center of Greeley has a walk score of 56. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Life Care Center of Greeley's occupancy is 55%.
No, Life Care Center of Greeley has a no-pet policy.
Life Care Center of Greeley is registered as a for-profit in CO.
Melissa Peterson is the administrator of Life Care Center of Greeley.
Life Care Center of Greeley has 124 beds.
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