University Park Care Center

Pueblo · CO · For profit - Limited Liability company · LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain · 180 certified beds · CCN 065231 · PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC


University Park Care Center operates 180 certified beds in PUEBLO, Colorado. Its Medicare and Medicaid certification dates to 1986-02-20. It averages 109.7 residents a day.

What harm was found in the violations cited at University Park Care Center?

CMS lists 24 health-inspection deficiencies for University Park Care Center since 2019-08-15, 13 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2025-11-20.

Survey dateTagDeficiencySeverity
2025-11-20F0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2024-06-11F0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.G
2024-06-11F0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F
2024-06-11F0561, F0658, F0881Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. / Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. / Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.E
2024-06-11F0688, F0759, F0760, F0761Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. / Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. / Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. / Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D
2024-02-21F0557, F0697Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.D
2024-01-08F0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.G
2023-02-02F0609, F0610Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.D
2019-08-15F0921, F0925Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. / Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.F
2019-08-15F0584, F0880Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. / Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E
2019-08-15F0609, F0610, F0679, F0697, F0743Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. / Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. / Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. / Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.D

Why was University Park Care Center fined?

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-11Fine$22,653

Has University Park Care Center had payment denied by Medicare?

Payment denial startLength in days
2024-02-0615

How is University Park Care Center staffed relative to the CO average?

MeasureThis facilityCO average
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.154493.72368
Total nursing staff turnover (%)50.547.1
Average number of residents per day109.774.8

Who owns University Park Care Center, and what chain is it in?

University Park Care Center is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC and belongs to the LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA chain.

RoleOwnerAssociation date
DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTDEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCsince 01/25/1984
INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTPRESTON, FORRESTsince 01/25/1984
MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYFRANSUA, BRITTNEE, LAROCHE, MELANIE, SCHMIDT, DEREKsince 02/18/2024
CORPORATE OFFICERCROSS, CINDY, HENRY, TERRY, LAY, LISA, SWANKER, RICHARD, THURMOND, JOANsince 02/09/2018
OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLDEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC, LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC, FLETCHER, TODD, FRANSUA, BRITTNEE, KINNETT, STEVEN, LAROCHE, MELANIE, PRESTON, AUBREY, SCHMIDT, DEREK, ZIEGLER, JAMESsince 01/01/2006
ADP OF THE SNFLIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC., PUEBLO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC, FRANSUA, BRITTNEE, KINNETT, STEVENsince 04/02/2025

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