Total health inspections
5
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Feb 2024
Primarily long-term care, limited rehab
Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.
Life Care Center of Pueblo
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Pueblo
Nursing Home
Life Care Center of Pueblo is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Pueblo, Colorado. It offers a variety of services including 24-hour skilled nursing care, rehabilitation therapies, and individualized care plans. The facility is designed to provide a homelike atmosphere with various amenities to support residents' needs.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
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.
Occupancy rate
66.6%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Occupancy rate
66.6%
Residents per day (avg)
113
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Long-term residence
Daily assistance
Occasional rehab needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
16% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 months
Private pay
65% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$17.4M
Profit
$264.1K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$17,399,303.00
Profit
$264,143.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$9.2M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$17.1M
187-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
About this community
License Status
ActiveFacility Type
SNF/NF Dual Certification
Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
065332
Ownership & operating entity
Life Care Center of Pueblo is administrated by Fuqua, David.
Owner name:
SOUTH PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC
Care Services
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
All Levels of Care
Amenities & Lifestyle
Programs & Activities
Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Alzheimer's & Dementia Care, Independent & Assisted Living
Religious Services
Yes
Operating Hours
24/7
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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 Pueblo
+7%
+2%
-31%
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
CO 81005-4625
148
No
STRAIN, DAVID
52.8%
$17,360,851.00
$9,195,362.00
53%
113.10
3.9510
2
28
2
+7%+2%-31%
Adventhealth Avista
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
114
No
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-
Adventhealth Castle Rock
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
90
No
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Adventhealth Littleton
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
231
No
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Adventhealth Parker
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
-
179
No
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Life Care Center of Pueblo
Type of care:
SNF
AL
Community:
CO 81005-4625
Bed Count:
148
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STRAIN, DAVID
CCN:
65332
Occupancy:
52.8%
Home Revenue:
$17,360,851.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,195,362.00
Payroll %:
53%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9510
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-31%
-31%Places of interest near Life Care Center of Pueblo
12.4 miles from city center
PUEBLO, CO 81005-4625
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
166
Total Staff
162
Employees
4
Contractors
48,059
Total Hours (Quarter)
67
Avg Staff/Day
7.9
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 9.1 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 8 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 7.7 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
116 staff
8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
5 staff
8.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
30 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
4 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
90 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3
Medical Director: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 69 | 0 | 69 | 22,669 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 21 | 0 | 21 | 6,975 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 24 | 0 | 24 | 6,478 | 91 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 2,080 | 80 | 88% | 8.8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,427 | 91 | 100% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,230 | 66 | 73% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,119 | 75 | 82% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 899 | 64 | 70% | 7.7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 574 | 65 | 71% | 8.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 552 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 540 | 68 | 75% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 538 | 72 | 79% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 509 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 477 | 62 | 68% | 7.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 476 | 63 | 69% | 7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 6 | 0 | 6 | 388 | 48 | 53% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 62 | 7 | 8% | 8.8 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 29 | 3 | 3% | 9.5 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
28
Citations per inspection
5.6
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 28 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 28 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
2
2
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
0 critical citations
2 serious citations
26 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Feb 27, 2024
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.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
102
Total Residents
Medicare
9
(8.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
63
(61.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
30
(29.4%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
27
Total Specialty Beds
18.2%
of Bed Capacity
27
Other Specialized Rehab Beds ⓘ
18.2%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Nurse Aide Training
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
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.
5.2
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.2
42% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
9.5
50% better 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
5.8%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
5.8%
64% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.6%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
8.6%
49% better 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
14.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
14.0%
40% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.9%
74% better 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%
32% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.9%
39% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
5.6%
7% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.5%
79% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.3%
34% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.6%
6% better 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
91.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
91.4%
19% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.0%
29% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
85.5%
13% 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 (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total fines amount
$33K
16% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
1
55% fewer fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.3
Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility
$33K
Colorado average
$40K
Penalty History
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 27, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Feb 27, 2024
$33K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Life Care Center of Pueblo based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
66.6%
↑ 5.2pp vs 2023
Net Income
$264,143
↑ ~$905K vs 2023
Total Payroll
$10,736,998
↑ ~$608K vs 2023
Profit Margin
1.5%
↑ 5.3pp vs 2023
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