Nursing homes › Colorado › Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 · 7196308888 · 121 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 above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 4.16 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 1.24. Weekend total: 3.66. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 10 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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 2026-03-26 |
| 2026-02-26 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-26 |
| 2025-12-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | Past Non-Compliance |
| 2024-04-16 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-08 |
| 2024-04-16 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-07 |
| 2023-11-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-27 |
| 2023-01-19 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-10 |
| 2023-01-19 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-02-17 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-26 | Fine | $36,890 |
| 2025-12-09 | Fine | $8,281 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/29/1996 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/21/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/01/1996 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065356. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.