nursing home in Colorado Springs, CO
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 · (719) 630-8888
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★5
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs at a glance
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a 121-bed for-profit nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the Colorado average of 3.2.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (1.2 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.7 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (February 26, 2026) found 5 health citations. The Colorado average is 8.7.
Federal regulators fined it 2 times in the past three years, totaling $32,260.
Nursing staff turnover is 43.8% per year (state average 47.1%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 121
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Life Care Centers of America
- Medicare-certified since
- January 8, 1997
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- El Paso County
- CMS Certification Number
- 065356
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.2 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4.1 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.16 hrs | 3.72 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.24 hrs | 0.82 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.20 hrs | 2.21 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Average |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.66 hrs | 3.29 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 43.8% | 47.1% | 45.8% | Average |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.6% | 44.6% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 1 | 0 | 1 | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 9 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 2 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 45 | 74 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $32,260 | $22,802 | $30,972 | Average |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 2 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
Size
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 121 | 94 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 90 | 75 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 74.7% | 80.7% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.4% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4% | 3.4% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 4.3% | 20% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.4% | 1.4% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.6% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.9% | 13.4% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10% | 13.3% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.7% | 4.7% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 10.6% | 8.8% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.1% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 6.8% | 11.5% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 25.7% | 21.2% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 94.7% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.2% | 93.5% | 93.6% | Average |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.6% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 82.2% | 75.6% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 89.5% | 76.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 0 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 2 citations involved actual harm, including 1 rated "immediate jeopardy".
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Standard | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0849 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| February 26, 2026 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | J Immediate jeopardy, isolated | Past Non-Compliance |
| April 16, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 7, 2024 |
| April 16, 2024 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 8, 2024 |
| November 7, 2023 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 27, 2023 |
| January 19, 2023 Standard | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0644 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 10, 2023 |
| January 19, 2023 Standard | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 17, 2023 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 2 federal penalties in the past three years, including $32,260 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| February 26, 2026 | Fine | $23,979 |
| December 9, 2025 | Fine | $8,281 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS, CINDY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/29/1996 |
| THURMOND, JOAN Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/1996 |
| ZABOJNIK, VANESSA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/11/2017 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Life Care Center of Colorado Springs's rating?
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for Colorado nursing homes is 3.2 stars.
How many inspection citations did Life Care Center of Colorado Springs receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a Colorado average of 8.7. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Life Care Center of Colorado Springs accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Life Care Center of Colorado Springs?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Life Care Centers of America. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Life Care Center of Colorado Springs and how do I contact it?
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is at 2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910. Phone: (719) 630-8888.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.