LIFE CARE CENTER OF PUEBLO

Life Care Center of Pueblo is a Medicare and Medicaid certified skilled nursing facility located at 2118 Chatalet Lane in Pueblo, Colorado 81005. The facility operates under for-profit corporate ownership and maintains a certified bed capacity of 187. It serves residents in Pueblo County and can be reached by phone at (719) 564-2000. According to data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Life Care Center of Pueblo holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The CMS rating system evaluates facilities across three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 out of 5 stars, reflecting a performance at the national average based on inspection findings. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels relative to the national baseline. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest available rating, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS across resident health outcomes. Life Care Center of Pueblo is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid payment. This dual certification allows the facility to serve residents who qualify under federal Medicare coverage, which typically applies to short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, as well as residents who require long-term care funded through Medicaid for those who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals and families seeking information about specific coverage and eligibility criteria should contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor. When compared to national benchmarks, Life Care Center of Pueblo performs above average in several key areas. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is notably above the national average, suggesting stronger performance on clinical outcome indicators. The staffing rating of 4 stars also surpasses the national average, while the health inspection rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average. These figures are drawn from publicly available CMS data and are intended to provide a factual reference point for those researching skilled nursing facilities in the Pueblo, Colorado area.