LIFE CARE CENTER OF STONEGATE

Life Care Center of Stonegate is a for-profit, corporate-owned skilled nursing facility located at 15720 Garden Plaza Dr in Parker, Colorado, within Douglas County. The facility holds 120 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The facility carries an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which corresponds to the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is drawn from three component categories. The health inspection rating stands at 2 stars, falling below the national average. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to national benchmarks. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest possible rating in that category, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS. These ratings are based on data reported to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and quality data become available. Life Care Center of Stonegate accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a dually certified facility, it may serve short-term rehabilitation patients covered under Medicare Part A as well as long-term residents whose care is funded through Medicaid. Individuals seeking care at this facility should confirm current payment acceptance, bed availability, and any private pay requirements directly with the facility's admissions staff, as coverage details can change. When viewed against national averages, Life Care Center of Stonegate presents a mixed profile. Its overall 3-star rating aligns with the national midpoint. The health inspection score of 2 stars is a notable area where the facility falls short of the national norm, while the staffing score of 4 stars and the quality measure score of 5 stars both exceed national averages. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to review each component rating individually, as the overall star rating represents a weighted combination of all three categories. Detailed inspection reports and staffing data for this facility are publicly available through the CMS Care Compare database.