CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
CMS Deputy Chief Operating Officer John Czajkowski | cms.gov/about-cms/leadership/deputy-chief-operating-officer
Data shows that the nursing center had a total of 187 beds available, 66 more than the average in Pueblo County as of the fourth quarter of 2023. They aided an average of 85 residents during that period.
Life Care Center of Pueblo had an overall rating of 2 from the CMS, which lags behind the average of 2.9 recorded for nursing homes in Colorado.
During the quarter, University Park Care Center stood out as the second largest nursing home in Pueblo County, with 180 beds available. Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center came in third place, with 141 beds available.
As of the fourth quarter of 2023, Life Care Center of Pueblo achieved a zero-incident record for fines and penalties.
In total, there were nine for-profit nursing homes in Pueblo County, Colorado.
According to US Census data, in 2020, nearly 1 in 6 Americans were aged 65 years or older. Since 1920, the older population skyrocketed from 4.9 million to 55.8 million, reflecting a growth rate of roughly 1,000%, five times higher than the average growth for the overall U.S. population.
A 2021 study suggests that nearly half of this age group, roughly 28 million individuals, may require long-term services and support. Additionally, the study projects that over a third of them may eventually need nursing home care.
“Living a long life is something that many of us want and could get,” said Jesse Slome, executive director of the American Association for Long-Term Care Insurance, an insurance education group. “But when we live a long life, the chances of us needing long-term care increase exponentially. But when you need that type of care, there are limited options.”
| Rank | Nursing Home | Overall Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Life Care Center of Pueblo | 2 |
| 2 | University Park Care Center | 4 |
| 3 | Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 4 | Belmont Lodge Healthcare Center | 3 |
| 5 | Desert Willow Health and Rehabilitation Center | 2 |
| 6 | The Pavilion at Villa Pueblo | 2 |
| 7 | The Center at Park West, LLC | 4 |
| 8 | Sharmar Village Care Center, Inc. | 1 |
Alerts Sign-up