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Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910

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Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 28, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 26, 2026 from $36,890 to $23,979.

  3. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  4. Health inspection on February 26, 2026

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    38 of 210 Colorado homes (18%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2026.

    CMS fine of $23,979 on February 26, 2026.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2026.

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  5. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  6. Health inspection on December 9, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    25 of 210 Colorado homes (12%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $8,281 on December 9, 2025.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0222 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0355 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0712 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0918 from the fire safety inspection on May 15, 2024.

  8. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  9. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  10. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  12. Health inspection on April 16, 2024

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 8, 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 7, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. Health inspection on November 7, 2023

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.

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  15. Health inspection on January 19, 2023

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation F0644. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 17, 2023.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(719) 630-8888
Last standard health inspection
February 26, 2026 (8 months ago)
Certified beds
121
Residents per day, on average
90.6
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Colorado Springs Medical Investors, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (10 vs 25).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Colorado Springs last inspected?

CMS lists February 26, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Life Care Center of Colorado Springs have?

CMS lists 10 health citations since January 19, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Colorado Springs been fined?

CMS lists 2 fines in the past three years, $32,260 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Colorado Springs?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Colorado Springs a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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