High Plains Post Acute LLC

Nursing Home · Pueblo, CO

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065355

Contact & location

1209 W Abriendo Ave
Pueblo, CO 81004
Pueblo County
Phone
(719) 544-1173
ZIP code
81004 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
59
Residents per day
50.9 (86% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Continuum at Sharmar, INC.
Medicare certified since
December 18, 1996
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.67 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.03 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.18 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.46 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.35 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
65.7 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
63.2 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 27, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
11.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
33 health · 2 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-08-11 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 2025-09-08
2025-08-11 Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-08-11 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-08-11 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-08-11 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-08-11 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.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-08
2025-02-27 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 2025-03-26
2025-02-27 Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
F0690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-27 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2025-02-27 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-26
2024-04-01 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 2024-04-26
2023-08-14 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-07
2022-05-10 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 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
F0807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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.
F0849 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-06-20

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

3 penalties in the last three years, including $57,734 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-08-11Fine$12,438
2025-02-27Fine$33,248
2024-04-01Fine$12,048

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Continuum at Sharmar, INC. (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Continuum Health Partnerships INC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest
Briscoe, Stephen (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100%
Briscoe, Stephen (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Continuum at Abriendo INC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Continuum Health Management LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Holt, Jessica (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Kinnett, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Briscoe, Stephen (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Briscoe, Stephen (individual)Individual Is An Owner, Partner Or Trustee Of Any Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Briscoe, Stephen (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Continuum at Sharmar, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Continuum Health Management LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Holt, Jessica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of High Plains Post Acute LLC?

High Plains Post Acute LLC has a 2-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 High Plains Post Acute LLC have?

It has 59 certified beds and cares for about 51 residents per day.

Has High Plains Post Acute LLC been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 3 penalties totaling $57,734 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of High Plains Post Acute LLC?

(719) 544-1173. The facility is located at 1209 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004.

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