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Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs
2490 International Circle, Colorado Springs, CO 80910
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Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs Description
Centrally located in rustic Colorado Springs, Colorado, Life Care Center of Colorado Springs rests near the base of one of the most famous mountains in America, Pikes Peak, which rises more than 8,000 feet above the city. Just minutes from the area's leading hospitals, our nursing home is a perfect choice for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery.
Focusing on inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with 24-hour skilled nursing care, our in-house rehabilitation team utilizes state-of-the-art rehab equipment such as the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®. We also offer the only continuum-of-care campus in the area, providing various levels of care to meet the ever-changing needs of our patients and residents.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Reviews for the Life Care Center offer a mixed perspective on the quality of care and services provided. Some reviewers praise the facility for its excellent rehabilitation services, mentioning that the staff, including nurses, CNA's, and the therapy department, treat residents like family and show genuine care for their well-being. The food quality is highlighted as a positive aspect by some, and the range of activities available for residents, such as Bingo, Cards, and special events, is appreciated.
However, other reviews express significant concerns about the facility. Issues such as understaffing, neglect, and verbal abuse by certain staff members are mentioned. Some residents reportedly experience delays in receiving care and face negative attitudes from the staff. Concerns about the facility's handling of medical needs, including the management of infections and adherence to doctor's orders, are also raised. The communication regarding COVID-19 protocols and cases within the facility is criticized, with one instance of information being spread through social media rather than official channels.
While some families have had positive experiences, with their loved ones receiving good care and enjoying their stay, others have faced challenges that impacted their loved one's health and morale negatively. The facility is described as clean and generally friendly by some, but the level of care and attention to residents' needs varies according to different accounts.
Overall, the Life Care Center receives a range of reviews, from highly positive to deeply critical, suggesting that experiences can vary widely depending on the staff involved and the specific needs of the resident.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
4
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Jan. 8, 1997
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 121
Total current residents: 71
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 2
Total cost of fines: $16250
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-09 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-07 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-04-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-22 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-03-02 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2023-02-08 | 2023-02-22 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-30 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2022-01-04 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-30 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-11-09 | 2021-12-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2019-08-13 | 2019-09-22 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-01-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-10 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2023-01-19 | 2023-02-17 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide 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. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-10-14 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| 2021-10-14 | 2021-11-11 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2020-10-13 | 2020-11-21 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-10-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | F | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | C | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Post nurse staffing information every day. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-07-22 | 2019-08-25 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-10-13 | $3,250 |
| 2021-10-14 | $13,000 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Colorado Springs which is 2.2 miles away and has a population of 456,568 (small city).
- The average income is $38,803, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 74
- Low Temperature: 31
- Average Temperature: 52.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 86 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 237 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.9 inches a year
- The median age is 34.8 years old, average compared to other cities.
- 10.8% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 7.74% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 7% Black or African-American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, and 71% White.
- The crime rate is 7.17 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 4.72 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.32 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.04 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 171.0, Moderate Days 103.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Save-A-Lot
0.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.7 miles awaySafeway
1.3 miles awayWalmart Neighborhood Market
2.0 miles awayAsian Pacific Market
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Banks
Wells Fargo Drive Thru
0.6 miles awayWells Fargo
0.7 miles awayANB Bank
1.3 miles awayPueblo Bank and Trust
2.0 miles awayU.S. Bank
2.0 miles awayHospitals
Memorial Hospital Central
1.1 miles awayChildren's Hospital Colorado at Memorial Hospital
1.2 miles awayCedar Springs Hospital
2.7 miles awayPenrose Hospital
3.2 miles awayPFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
4.5 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.3 miles awayKaiser Permanente Parkside Drive Pharmacy
0.4 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
0.8 miles awayUCHealth Springs Pharmacy - Memorial Hospital Central
1.2 miles awayTLC Pharmacy
1.8 miles awayDentists
Mark H. Wright D.D.S
1.7 miles awayVictory Dental
1.8 miles awayJames C. Calvin, DDS
1.8 miles awaySmile COS
1.8 miles awayBarnes Dental Care
2.0 miles awayParks
Adams Park
0.7 miles awayMemorial Park
0.8 miles awayWagner Park
0.9 miles awayFranklin Park
0.9 miles awayBetty Krouse Park
0.9 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Springs Reformed Church
2.1 miles awayFirst Baptist Church of Colorado Springs
2.1 miles awayHoly Reformation Church House of Prayer
2.1 miles awayRose of Sharon Temple
2.1 miles awayNew Hope Church of God
2.1 miles awayShopping
Citadel Mall
1.2 miles awayMidland Roundhouse
4.3 miles awayChapel Hills Mall
8.0 miles awayCulture
Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
0.2 miles awayCottonwood Center for the Arts
1.9 miles awayLoomee's Comedy Corner
2.0 miles awayColorado Springs City Auditorium
2.1 miles awayLon Chaney Theater
2.1 miles awayRestaurants
Jill's Kitchen
0.6 miles awayDragon Gate Chinese Restaurant
0.9 miles awayIHOP
1.0 miles awayKang Nam Restaurant
1.2 miles awayPizza Hut
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