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High Plains Post Acute LLC

1209 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004

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High Plains Post Acute LLC is a nursing home in Pueblo, 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.

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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Facts from CMS

Phone
(719) 544-1173
Last standard health inspection
February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
59
Residents per day, on average
53.5
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Continuum at Sharmar, INC.
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the Colorado average (33 vs 25).

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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SHARMAR VILLAGE SENIOR CARE COMMUNITY.

  4. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 11, 2025 from $19,135 to $12,438.

  6. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

    • Health citation

      CMS changed citation F0803 from severity E to B. It is from the health inspection on August 11, 2025. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on March 10, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0363 from the fire safety inspection on March 10, 2025.

  8. 6 citations

    Health inspection on August 11, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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

    53 of 210 Colorado homes (25%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • 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 September 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 4 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0565. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 September 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0679. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0679 2 times since 2023.

    • 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 September 8, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0803. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2025.

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  9. Fine

    August 11, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $12,438 on August 11, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from February 27, 2025 from $51,150 to $33,248.

  11. CMS update of June 25, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  12. CMS update of May 28, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was SHARMAR VILLAGE CARE CENTER, INC.

  13. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  14. 5 citations

    Health inspection on February 27, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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

    53 of 210 Colorado homes (25%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

    • 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, 2025.

    • Citation F0690. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

    • 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 March 26, 2025.

    • Citation F0881. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 26, 2025.

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  15. Fine

    February 27, 2025 (1 year ago)

    CMS fine of $33,248 on February 27, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from April 1, 2024 from $18,535 to $12,048.

  17. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  18. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  19. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 1, 2024

    CMS lists this as a complaint 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.

    • 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 April 26, 2024.

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  20. Fine

    April 1, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $12,048 on April 1, 2024.

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  21. CMS update of March 28, 2024

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 14, 2023 from $23,240 to $15,106.

  22. CMS update of December 21, 2023

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • CMS abuse icon

      CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.

  23. 13 citations

    Health inspection on August 14, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard 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.

    9 of 210 Colorado homes (4%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2023.

    • Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0688. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

      CMS has cited this home for F0688 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0867. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0925. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0550. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      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 September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0554. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 7, 2023.

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  24. 8 citations

    Health inspection on May 10, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0658. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • 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 June 20, 2022.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • 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 June 20, 2022.

    • Citation F0807. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • 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 June 20, 2022.

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  25. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on May 10, 2022

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0030. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

    • Citation E0031. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide emergency officials' contact information.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 20, 2022.

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Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was High Plains Post Acute LLC last inspected?

CMS lists February 27, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does High Plains Post Acute LLC have?

CMS lists 33 health citations since May 10, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has High Plains Post Acute LLC been fined?

CMS lists 3 fines in the past three years, $57,734 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of High Plains Post Acute LLC?

Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.

Is High Plains Post Acute LLC a Special Focus Facility?

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

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