Nursing homes › Colorado › Evergreen Nursing Home
1991 Carroll St, Alamosa, CO 81101 · 7195894951 · 60 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.34 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.64. Weekend total: 2.71. Nursing staff turnover: 30%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2026-02-05 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2026-03-05 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-10-09 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-16 |
| 2024-08-29 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-13 |
| 2023-02-02 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-03 |
| 2023-02-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-16 |
| 2023-02-02 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-03 |
| 2023-02-02 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-03 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-05 | Fine | $20,150 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/07/1996 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/07/1996 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/07/1996 |
| GUTTIERREZ, YESTLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/02/2025 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| STIERLE, BRIDGER | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/29/2025 |
| FRANCO, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2025 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/24/2017 |
| SMITH, FRANK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2025 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2022 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/1996 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/1996 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2006 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/01/1996 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| GUTTIERREZ, YESTLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/02/2025 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| STACK, VINCENT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2020 |
| STIERLE, BRIDGER | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/29/2025 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065234. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.