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LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS

2490 INTERNATIONAL CIR, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80910
Score: 91 / 100

Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs is one of the top-rated nursing facilities in Colorado Springs, Colorado, earning an A grade based on CMS data. With a score of 91/100, it ranks in the top 10% of facilities statewide — a strong indicator of quality care.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs is near the national average, with 3.97 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent CMS inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Colorado Springs, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents..

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.97 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.22 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.64 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.11 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.63 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.82 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 12 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity J
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    Apr 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Apr 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Jan 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 4.5% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 4.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 8.2% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 24.6% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 91 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
121
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Apr 15, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
3