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Life Care Center of Longmont

2451 Pratt St, Longmont, CO 80501

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Life Care Center of Longmont is a nursing home in Longmont, 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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.0 to 3.6 hours per resident per day.

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from March 12, 2026 from $32,860 to $21,359.

  2. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. Health inspection on March 12, 2026

    15 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 $21,359 on March 12, 2026.

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    • Citation F0604. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0725. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0804. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0761 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • 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 April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2024.

    • 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 April 9, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0730. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 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 April 9, 2026.

    • Citation F0577. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 9, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  5. Health inspection on September 2, 2025

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 16, 2025.

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  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  7. Health inspection on September 9, 2024

    3 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Show the 3 citations
    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 2024.

    • Citation F0565. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 4, 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 October 4, 2024.

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  8. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

  9. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

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

  10. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

  11. Health inspection on January 23, 2024

    6 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.

    65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    Show the 6 citations
    • Citation F0686. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0908. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 16, 2024.

    • 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 February 16, 2024.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

    • 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 February 16, 2024.

    • 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 February 16, 2024.

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  12. Health inspection on September 28, 2022

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 4 citations
    • Citation F0553. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(303) 776-5000
Last standard health inspection
March 12, 2026 (7 months ago)
Certified beds
187
Residents per day, on average
121.8
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd
Chain
Life Care Centers of America
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Colorado average (29 vs 25).

Owners and managers

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

Show 7 more
  • FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • HUGHES, BRIANOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2010
  • JOHNSON, KIMBERLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/02/2023
  • PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024
  • SCHMIDT, DEREKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/01/2023
  • SIEGEL, JERUSHAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/08/2021
  • ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 12/13/2024

Questions

When was Life Care Center of Longmont last inspected?

CMS lists March 12, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

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

CMS lists 29 health citations since September 28, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Life Care Center of Longmont been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $21,359 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Life Care Center of Longmont?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Life Care Center of Longmont a Special Focus Facility?

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

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