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LIFE CARE CENTER OF LITTLETON

1500 W MINERAL AVE, LITTLETON, CO 80120
Score: 65 / 100

Life Care Center Of Littleton is an average performer in CMS ratings, earning a C grade with a score of 65/100. Located in Littleton, Colorado, the facility meets baseline standards across most quality metrics.

Staffing at Life Care Center Of Littleton is near the national average, with 4.03 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 26 deficiencies at Life Care Center Of Littleton. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ 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 4.03 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 1.16 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.14 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.50 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

26
Total Deficiencies
Nov 6, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 26 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Nov 6, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity F
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Nov 6, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity E
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    Nov 6, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0561 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    Nov 6, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0644 Severity D
    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
    Nov 6, 2024 · 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 1.6% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 1.1% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 12.8% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 13.5% 14.0% Average
Excessive weight loss 2.9% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 23.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 65 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 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
120
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Nov 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14