University Park Care Center
Pueblo, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065231) · 180 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $22,653 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (719) 545-5321 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
University Park Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
University Park Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 50.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
University Park Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $22,653.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS data for this facility does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status.
About this facility
University Park Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, operating under a for-profit limited liability company ownership structure. The facility is certified for 180 beds, with an average of 109.7 residents, and has been federally approved since February 20, 1986. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, University Park Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. This overall score is composed of a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measures rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.15, including 0.75 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 50.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $22,653.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the available data for this listing.
University Park Care Center is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars across the chain.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
University Park Care Center has an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.15 hours per resident per day, including 0.75 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a turnover rate of 50.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $22,653.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
University Park Care Center is certified for 180 beds and has an average daily population of 109.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationally averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since February 20, 1986.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 3, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify short-term rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 7195455321 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This is not addressed in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 7195455321 to arrange a tour and verify details.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and penalty details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065231?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.