University Park Care Center

Nursing Home · Pueblo, CO

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065231

Contact & location

945 Desert Flower Blvd
Pueblo, CO 81001
Pueblo County
Phone
(719) 545-5321
ZIP code
81001 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
180
Residents per day
109.7 (61% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
February 20, 1986
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.15 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.75 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.58 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.83 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.85 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
50.5 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
66.7 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
June 11, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
10.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
24 health · 19 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-11-20 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-17
2024-06-11 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-06-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-07-09
2024-02-21 Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-14
2024-02-21 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-14
2024-01-08 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2024-02-21
2023-02-02 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-04
2023-02-02 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-03-04
2019-08-15 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-02
2019-08-15 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09
2019-08-15 Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable.
F0743 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-09-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

2 penalties in the last three years, including $22,653 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-06-11Fine$22,653
2024-01-08Payment Denial15 days payment denial

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Fransua, Brittnee (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kinnett, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Fransua, Brittnee (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Laroche, Melanie (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fransua, Brittnee (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kinnett, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Laroche, Melanie (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Pueblo Medical Investors, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of University Park Care Center?

University Park Care Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does University Park Care Center have?

It has 180 certified beds and cares for about 110 residents per day.

Has University Park Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 2 penalties totaling $22,653 in the last three years.

Who owns University Park Care Center?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of University Park Care Center?

(719) 545-5321. The facility is located at 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.