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San Luis Care Center
240 Craft Drive, Alamosa, CO 81101
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San Luis Care Center Description
Surrounded by the majestic Colorado Mountains, San Luis Care Center, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is situated in the world's largest alpine valley, the San Luis Valley in Alamosa, Colorado. Just southwest of The Great Sand Dunes National Park and surrounded by shopping and restaurants, 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 uses state-of-the-art rehab equipment, such as the AlterG® Anti-Gravity Treadmill®. Our caregivers and therapists work together to create individualized care plans for each resident and patient, combining passion and care to provide excellent, individualized care.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Skilled Nursing
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Negative Reviews:
- One review criticizes the facility for being unresponsive to patient needs, failing to provide correct care, and not handling critical situations well, ultimately attributing these failures to a family member's death.
- Another review warns travel therapists against working at the facility due to alleged workplace bullying and unethical behavior by the director of rehabilitation.
Positive Reviews:
- Several reviews praise the facility for its cleanliness, professional and caring staff, and the overall environment that makes residents feel safe and comfortable.
- Particular mention is made of the digital check-in system, the appearance of the facility, and the kindness of specific staff members.
- Family members of residents express gratitude for the care provided, noting that their loved ones are happy, well-cared for, and in good hands.
- One review appreciates the teamwork observed among staff across different departments, highlighting the facility's commitment to resident care and rehabilitation.
- Visitors commend the facility for its cleanliness, the pleasant atmosphere created by details like harp music, and the positive interactions between staff and residents.
Mixed Reviews:
- A review ambiguously mentions the facility as a "good place to die in," leaving interpretation open to the reader.
General Feedback:
- Overall, the majority of reviews are positive, highlighting the facility's cleanliness, professional and compassionate staff, and the quality of care provided to residents.
- Negative reviews focus on specific issues with staff behavior and care standards, suggesting areas for improvement.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 5
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: March 25, 1988
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 70
Total current residents: 37
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: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 4
Total cost of fines: $4586
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-11-02 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-11-23 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-23 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2020-09-01 | 2020-09-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-04 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-04 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-03-01 | 2019-03-04 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-27 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-27 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2017-09-06 | 2018-03-01 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2017-09-06 | 2018-03-01 | D | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2017-09-06 | 2017-09-27 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020-02-26 | 2020-04-23 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. |
| 2020-02-26 | 2020-03-16 | 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. |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-04-05 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-08 | 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. |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-28 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2019-02-07 | 2019-03-08 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-03 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-03 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Listen to the resident groups and act on their complaints and suggestions that affect resident care and life. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give notice to the resident before a room or roommate change. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment by a qualified health professional. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-31 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program for mentally-ill and mentally-retarded patients. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident . |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident who enters the nursing home without a catheter is not given a catheter, unless medically necessary, and that incontinent patients receive proper services to prevent urinary tract infections and restore normal bladder functions. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that each resident's 1) entire drug/medication regimen is free from unnecessary drugs; and 2) is managed and monitored to achieve highest level of well-being. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-10-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. |
| 2017-08-24 | 2017-09-27 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-25 | $19,500 |
| 2021-09-13 | $650 |
| 2021-09-13 | $655 |
| 2021-09-20 | $975 |
| 2021-09-20 | $983 |
| 2021-09-27 | $1,300 |
| 2021-09-27 | $1,310 |
| 2021-11-15 | $1,625 |
| 2021-11-15 | $1,638 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-25 | 28 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Alamosa which is 1.4 miles away and has a population of 9,819 (very small town).
- The average income is $53,035, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 69
- Low Temperature: 20
- Average Temperature: 47.1
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 71 days of rain, 42 days of snow and 250 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.7 inches a year
- The crime rate is 13.36 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.41 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 8.74 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.0 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.15 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
City Market
0.2 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
0.6 miles awaySafeway
1.1 miles awayTienda Latina Guate-Mex
1.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Alamosa - Adam's State Student Union
0.8 miles awayAlamosa - Loaf N Jug - Westbound
2.0 miles awayAlamosa - Loaf N Jug - Eastbound
2.0 miles awayBanks
First Southwest Bank
1.5 miles awayAlamosa State Bank
1.7 miles awayHospitals
San Luis Valley Regional Medical Center
0.7 miles awayConejos County Hospital
15.4 miles awayCesar E. Chavez Family Medical Center
22.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
0.7 miles awayDentists
Blanca Peak Dental Center- Dr. Sarah Nazeri
1.4 miles awayParks
Carroll
0.3 miles awayDiamond Park
0.4 miles awayOlympian Park
0.5 miles awayMontaña Azul Park East
0.8 miles awayMontaña Azul Park West
0.8 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Adams State University Theatre
1.0 miles awayCrow Talker Gallery
1.6 miles awayFiredworks
1.7 miles awayRestaurants
Locavores
0.4 miles awayJuanito's
0.5 miles awayChili's
0.5 miles awayEl Charro Restaurant
0.9 miles awayCampus Cafe
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