Nursing homes › Colorado › Life Care Center of Littleton
1500 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120 · 3037957300 · 120 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: 4.13 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 1.01. Weekend total: 3.67. Nursing staff turnover: 48%.
All-time on record: 26 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | 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 2024-11-27 |
| 2024-11-07 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-27 |
| 2023-05-18 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-23 |
| 2023-05-18 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-21 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-06-12 |
| 2023-05-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-26 |
| 2023-05-18 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2023-06-23 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARAPAHOE LTC, INC. | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2000 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/08/1995 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2000 |
| DENT, SARA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2021 |
| GONDWE, LINDIZGANI | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2025 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/01/2021 |
| 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 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/18/2001 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/08/1998 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/02/2020 |
| 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 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| ARAPAHOE LTC INVESTORS LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/08/1998 |
| ARAPAHOE LTC, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/31/2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/08/1998 |
| DENT, SARA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/08/2021 |
| GAHM, GREGORY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/14/2024 |
| GONDWE, LINDIZGANI | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2025 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065370. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.