LIFE CARE CENTER OF LONGMONT

Life Care Center of Longmont is a skilled nursing facility located at 2451 Pratt St in Longmont, Colorado 80501, within Boulder County. The facility operates 187 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporate entity. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve a broad population of residents requiring short-term rehabilitation or long-term nursing care. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS assigns these ratings based on three primary components: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Life Care Center of Longmont received a 3-star rating in health inspections, indicating performance at roughly the national average in that category. Staffing received a 3-star rating as well, reflecting a similar standing relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating, which evaluates clinical outcomes across a standardized set of resident care indicators, earned a 5-star rating, the highest possible score, suggesting strong performance in that domain compared to facilities nationwide. Life Care Center of Longmont accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. This dual certification allows the facility to serve individuals covered under federal health insurance programs for seniors and those who qualify based on income and asset criteria. Families and care coordinators seeking placement for residents with these coverage types may find this facility eligible for consideration. Individuals with private insurance or private pay arrangements should contact the facility directly at (303) 776-5000 to discuss coverage options and availability. When compared to national averages, Life Care Center of Longmont presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars, driven in large part by its top-tier quality measure score. The 3-star ratings in health inspections and staffing place those components in line with the national midpoint rather than above it. Facilities with a 5-star quality measure rating are positioned in the top tier nationally for clinical care indicators, which include metrics such as rates of hospitalizations, medication management, and functional status outcomes among residents. The overall rating reflects the aggregate of these components and provides a general reference point for comparing this facility to others across the country. Boulder County residents and care planners can use these data points as part of a broader evaluation process when assessing skilled nursing options in the Longmont area.