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Minnequa Medicenter

2701 California Street, Pueblo, CO 81004

Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Skilled Nursing Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,318

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,324
  • Average State Price: $4,054
  • Average National Price: $3,754


  • Minnequa Medicenter Description

    Welcome to Desert Willow Health and Rehabilitation. Located in the heart of Pueblo, CO, our state of the art facility is equipped with all of the comforts of home, and our warm and knowledgeable staff are always available and attentive to all our residents’ needs. With cutting-edge medical equipment, a brand new therapy gym and a full medical staff on call, your loved one will receive the best of care, both physical and emotional, at Desert Willow. Being around the corner from St. Mary-Corwin Medical Center gives our residents and families added peace of mind. In addition, residents also enjoy visiting Lake Minnequa Park which is also nearby.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    6.9
    Minnequa Medicenter
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 24 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 14 out of 19 communities in Pueblo
  • Ranking in State: 534 out of 655 communities in CO
  • Facility and Grounds B

    Staff B


    Employee Reviews

    5.1
    Sava Senior Care
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 1037 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Colorado

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Positive Feedback:

    • Many residents and their families have had positive experiences, highlighting the caring and attentive staff, especially the resident care staff and those involved in wound care.
    • Activities are available and engaging, contributing to a homely atmosphere for both residents and their visiting families.
    • Communication with families is proactive, with updates provided through phone calls and letters.
    • The facility is praised for its cleanliness and the quality and variety of food choices offered.
    • Some reviewers noted significant improvements in the facility under new ownership, including changes to the name and overall management.

    Negative Feedback:

    • Concerns have been raised about the consistency of care, particularly regarding scheduled showers and the quality of food.
    • Some reviews mention a lack of professionalism and leadership within the dietary department.
    • There are serious allegations of neglect, including failure to properly manage a resident with dementia, leading to unsafe decisions made by the resident without family consent.
    • Communication issues have been highlighted, with one family member having to involve the police to check on a relative due to unresponsiveness from the facility.
    • There are accusations of fake positive reviews and legal troubles related to the care provided in the past.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviewers acknowledge past issues under previous ownership, they recognize efforts by the new management to improve the facility and care quality.
    • Experiences with staff vary, with some praising the immediate and caring response to concerns, while others cite neglect and unprofessional behavior.


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    Health

    Memory Care Training

    Orthopedic Rehabilitation

    Physical Therapy

    Occupational Therapy

    Speech Therapy

    Nutrition And Hydration Management


    Services

    Assistance With Activities Of Daily Living


    Activities

    Life Enrichment Programming

    Engaging Activities

    Music


    Community Amenities

    Housekeeping And Laundry On-site

    Mail And Newspaper Service

    Pharmaceutical Delivery Service

    Hair Salon

    Beauty And Barber Services

    Wireless Internet


    Room Amenities

    Spacious Private And Semi-Private Rooms

    Comfortable Common And Lounge Areas

    Guest Rooms

    Computer With Internet Access

    Cable TV


    Dining

    Restaurant Style Dining Room

    Brain Healthy Dining Program

    Specialized Meal Planning

    Snacks

    Dining Services


    Transportation

    Transportation Services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 4
    Long-term quality measure rating: 4
    Short-term quality measure rating: 4


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 1, 1986
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 106
    Total current residents: 81
    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: 6
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 2
    Total cost of fines: $37599


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The 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.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health 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
    2022-07-28 2022-07-29 D Egress Deficiencies Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-07-28 2022-11-11 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-05 F Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-02 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-22 F Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-10 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-10 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-05 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2022-07-28 2022-08-05 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-07 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-04 E Egress Deficiencies Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-21 E Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-19 D Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-07 F Smoke Deficiencies Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-19 E Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-16 D Services Deficiencies Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
    2021-05-05 2021-05-18 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.
    2021-05-05 2021-06-04 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 E Smoke Deficiencies Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2019-05-15 2019-06-07 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-03-09 2023-04-06 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-06 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-06 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-03-09 2023-04-06 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2022-07-07 2022-07-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    2022-07-07 2022-07-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
    2022-07-07 2022-07-30 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2022-07-07 2022-07-30 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2021-04-07 2021-04-28 E 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.
    2021-04-07 2021-04-28 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2021-04-07 2021-04-28 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
    2020-12-01 2020-12-26 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-12-30 2020-12-30 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 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.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that the resident and his/her doctor meet face-to-face at all required visits.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2020-09-24 2020-10-31 D Administration Deficiencies Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 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.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 E Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Administration Deficiencies 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.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 G Administration Deficiencies Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-04-17 2019-05-21 D Infection Control Deficiencies Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2018-02-12 $66,885
    2019-04-17 $56,193
    2020-07-22 $9,750
    2020-12-01 $18,831
    2023-03-09 $18,769

    Denials

    Denial Date Payment Denial Days
    2020-07-22 57

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Pueblo which is 2.4 miles away and has a population of 109,412 (small city).
    • The average income is $39,958, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 76
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 54.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 91 days of rain, 31 days of snow and 242 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.4 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 37.6 years old, high compared to other cities.
    • 7.3% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 3.27% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 36% Hispanic or Latino, and 54% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 12.36 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 2.23 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 8.85 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.36 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 221.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    0.8 miles away
    King Soopers
    1.7 miles away
    Safeway
    1.8 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    2.1 miles away
    Big R
    4.7 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    Pueblo Transit Center
    3.3 miles away
    Elizabeth - 5th County Justice Center
    3.4 miles away
    N Grand Avenue & W 5th Street
    3.4 miles away
    E 4th Street & N Main Street
    3.4 miles away
    Court Street & W 5th Street
    3.5 miles away

    Banks

    Vectra Bank - Pueblo Downtown
    3.2 miles away
    Legacy Bank
    3.3 miles away
    Community Banks of Colorado
    3.3 miles away
    Ent Credit Union: Pueblo Main Service Center
    3.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    3.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Saint Mary-Corwin Medical Center
    0.7 miles away
    Colorado Mental Health Institute - Pueblo
    3.8 miles away
    Parkview Medical Center
    4.0 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    4.8 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    6.3 miles away
    Sam's Club
    6.6 miles away
    Valley Health Mart Pharmacy
    22.4 miles away

    Dentists

    Dr. Tony Roberts DDS, LLC
    3.5 miles away

    Parks

    Lake Minnequa Park and Open Space
    0.2 miles away
    JJ Raigoza
    0.5 miles away
    Pueblo
    1.1 miles away
    Briarwood Park
    1.2 miles away
    Fenix Park
    1.4 miles away

    None Found

    Shopping

    Pueblo Mall
    5.5 miles away

    Culture

    Blo Back Gallery
    2.8 miles away
    Amphitheater
    2.8 miles away
    John-Deaux Galleries
    2.9 miles away
    Steel City Theatre Company
    3.0 miles away
    Pueblo Memorial Hall
    3.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Brass Saddle
    0.3 miles away
    Jorge's Sombrero
    1.5 miles away
    Cuca's Mexican Restaurant 1227
    1.6 miles away
    Manhattan's Pizza
    1.8 miles away
    Do Drop Inn
    1.9 miles away

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