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University Park Care Center
945 Desert Flower Blvd., Pueblo, CO 81001
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University Park Care Center Description
University Park Care Center is a community that offers nursing care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is about 3.9 miles outside Pueblo, Colorado and is part of the Life Care Centers of America network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and semi-private or share or companion room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 7.5 out of 10 making it the 12th highest rated community in the city out of 19 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
The reviews for the senior living facility are mixed, with some expressing dissatisfaction and others praising the care and environment provided.
- Several reviews criticize the facility for being dirty, having rude staff, and poor management. Complaints include threats from administration, unprofessional behavior, and negligence such as giving a resident the wrong medication and failing to provide requested safety equipment promptly.
- On the positive side, many reviews commend the facility for its compassionate and professional staff, clean environment, and the quality of care provided. Highlights include the staff treating residents like family, being very knowledgeable, and the facility feeling like a home away from home.
- Specific positive experiences mentioned include the facility's handling of care during COVID, the new executive director making a family feel at ease, and the provision of a well-kept space for private family celebrations.
- Some reviews offer a balanced view, noting that while there are areas for improvement, the overall experience has been satisfactory.
In summary, while there are significant concerns raised by some, others have found the facility to be a welcoming and caring place for their loved ones.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 4
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 20, 1986
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 180
Total current residents: 121
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 7
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | E | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2023-02-24 | 2023-04-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-10-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-11-21 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-02 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-12-09 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2019-09-10 | 2019-11-13 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-30 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-30 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have an externally vented heating system. |
| 2018-07-12 | 2018-08-30 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-04 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2023-02-02 | 2023-03-04 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | E | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a resident does not develop patterns of decreased social interaction and/or increased withdrawn, angry, or depressive behaviors, unless unavoidable. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-10-02 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2019-08-15 | 2019-09-09 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-10-08 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-10-23 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-09-18 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-27 | E | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| 2020-08-26 | 2020-08-27 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-02 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-07-20 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2018-06-28 | 2018-08-02 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-29 | $19,500 |
Denials
| Denial Date | Payment Denial Days |
|---|---|
| 2020-06-29 | 71 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Pueblo which is 3.9 miles away and has a population of 109,412 (small city).
- The average income is $47,546, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 81
- Low Temperature: 35
- Average Temperature: 58.0
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 61 days of rain, 26 days of snow and 276 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The median age is 37.6 years old, high compared to other cities.
- 7.3% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
- 3.27% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
- The population is 4% American Indian and Alaska Native, 1% Asian, 2% Black or African-American, 36% Hispanic or Latino, and 54% White.
- The crime rate is 12.36 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 2.23 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 8.85 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 0.24 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 76.36 years old, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Air Quality: Good Days 221.0, Moderate Days 11.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 3.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
0.9 miles awayNatural Grocers
1.1 miles awayKing Soopers
1.1 miles awaySam's Club
1.2 miles awaySave-A-Lot
1.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
W 13th Street & N Grand Avenue
2.4 miles awayCourt Street & W 12th Street (Social Services)
2.4 miles awayW 13th Street & N Greenwood Street
2.4 miles awayE 8th Street & Joplin Avenue
2.4 miles awayE 8th Street & LaCrosse Avenue
2.4 miles awayBanks
Wells Fargo
1.1 miles awayU.S. Bank
1.3 miles awayVectra Bank Pueblo North
1.7 miles awayFirst Oak Bank
1.8 miles awaySecurity Service Federal Credit Union
2.0 miles awayHospitals
Parkview Medical Center
2.1 miles awayColorado Mental Health Institute - Pueblo
2.3 miles awaySaint Mary-Corwin Medical Center
5.4 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
0.9 miles awaySam's Club
1.3 miles awayWalgreens
1.5 miles awayDentists
Dr. Tony Roberts DDS, LLC
2.9 miles awayParks
University Park
0.4 miles awayTamarix Park
0.8 miles awayPueblo
1.1 miles awayBelmont Park
1.2 miles awayNorthside
1.4 miles awayNone Found
Shopping
Pueblo Mall
0.9 miles awayCulture
Pueblo Art Guild Gallery
2.0 miles awaySangre de Cristo Arts & Conference Center
2.9 miles awayAll Clay
3.1 miles awayPueblo Memorial Hall
3.2 miles awaySteel City Theatre Company
3.2 miles awayRestaurants
3 Margaritas
1.1 miles awayAA Super Buffet
1.1 miles awayFritangas Mexican
1.1 miles awayRuby Tuesday
1.2 miles awayThunderZone Pizza and Tap House
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