University Park Care Center

University Park Care Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 945 Desert Flower Blvd in Pueblo, Colorado (ZIP: 81001). The facility operates 180 certified beds and is owned and operated as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. University Park Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5. This overall rating reflects a combination of component scores: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and a quality measure rating of 5 stars. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents the highest level on the CMS scale, indicating performance on clinical outcome metrics that exceeds most other facilities nationally. The health inspection and staffing ratings of 3 stars each fall at the midpoint of the scale, reflecting performance in line with a broad range of facilities across the country. University Park Care Center is certified to accept payment through both Medicare and Medicaid programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to applicable coverage rules and limits. Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements in Colorado. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (719) 545-5321 to discuss specific payment options, current availability, and any private pay arrangements. When compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0 stars, University Park Care Center's overall rating of 4 stars places it above the national benchmark. The 5-star quality measure rating is notably higher than the national average, suggesting stronger performance on the clinical indicators used by CMS to assess resident outcomes. The 3-star ratings for health inspections and staffing align with the national midpoint. These ratings are drawn from data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection and staffing information becomes available. Ratings should be considered as one component of a broader assessment when evaluating nursing facility options in the Pueblo, Colorado area.