Center at Park West LLC, the
3727 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008 · Pueblo County · (719) 585-3400
80 certified beds, about 60 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 2017
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065427 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 1, 2024, inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
Of 21 health citations since January 2022, 2 were rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.31 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.19 of those hours.
60.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
June 25, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and staff interview, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute and serve food in a sanitary manner in the kitchen. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure food items in the main kitchen refrigerator were labeled and dated;-Maintain the ice scoop holder and the microwave in a sanitary condition; and, -Ensure raw meat was stored in a manner that prevented cross contamination of ready-to-eat foods.
October 23, 2025Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- G Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for two (#1 and #5) of six residents out of 17 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Provide timely, consistent and effective monitoring and appropriate documentation for Resident #1's left lower leg amputation surgical incision, which resulted in the resident's transfer to the hospital where she was hospitalized for 10 days with a diagnosis of a left below the knee amputation incision infection; and,-Obtain wound care orders for Resident #5's skin tear in a timely manner. Resident #1 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] after a hospital stay for a surgical amputation of her left lower leg. [...]
- G Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide the necessary treatment and services to prevent pressure injuries to prevent or heal pressure injuries for two (#9 and #7) of six residents out of 17 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:- Accurately identify, document, evaluate and monitor a pressure ulcer for Resident #9;- Ensure Resident #9's weekly skin assessments were documented thoroughly and accurately; and,- Ensure appropriate wound prevention interventions, including an air mattress, were implemented timely and consistently monitored for function and settings for Resident #9 and Resident #7. Resident #9, who was at risk for skin breakdown, was admitted to the facility on [DATE] following a hospitalization for a right hip fracture. [...]
- E Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to develop and implement a baseline care plan that included the instructions needed to provide effective and person-centered care for the resident that met professional standards of quality care for three (#2, #8 and #17) of five residents out of 17 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to fully develop, review with the resident and/or his responsible party and implement a person-centered baseline care plan within 48 hours of admission for Resident #2, Resident #8 and Resident #17.
- E Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to provide appropriate treatment and services to residents diagnosed with dementia for three (#17, #5 and #3) of five residents out of 17 sample residents. Specifically the facility failed to:-Develop a person-centered care plan to meet Resident #17's dementia care needs;-Ensure Resident #5 was provided activities to meet her preferences; and,-Develop and implement a person-centered care plan to meet Resident #3's dementia care needs.
- D Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (#2) of six residents out of 17 sample residents were provided prompt efforts by the facility to resolve grievances. Specifically, the facility failed to effectively resolve and demonstrate the facility's response to individual grievances for Resident #2.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services to maintain proper personal hygiene and good nutrition for two (#3 and #7) of five residents reviewed for ADLs out of 17 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure Resident #3 consistently received assistance with meals and showers; and, -Ensure Resident #7 received assistance with showers.
August 1, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to keep medical records in a secure and confidential manner. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure nursing staff logged off their workstation when leaving the work area to protect the confidentiality of resident information.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were provided an environment as free of accident hazards as possible for one (#32) of two residents reviewed for accidents and hazards out of 40 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure a thorough investigation was conducted after a skin tear was acquired during a staff-assisted transfer for Resident #32; and, -Identify the root cause of Resident #32's skin tear.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide an effective pain management regimen consistent with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan and the resident's goal for one (#32) of two residents out of 40 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to, for Resident #32: -Ensure a pain assessment was completed that identified the type of pain, the effects of pain on the resident, the aggravating factors and the relieving factors; -Ensure person centered non-pharmacological interventions for pain management were offered and monitored for effectiveness; and, -Ensure the administration of pain medications was documented consistently.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (#98) of six residents reviewed for unnecessary medications out of 40 sample residents was free from unnecessary medications. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #98's hours of sleep were documented for psychotropic medication use; and, -Ensure person-centered interventions to address Resident #98's repetitive statements were identified and attempted prior to ordering an antipsychotic medication for the resident.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to meet all of the requirements for the provision of hospice for one (#19) of one resident reviewed for hospice services out of 40 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure a hospice care plan was initiated for Resident #19 to determine who was responsible for resident care.
- D Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure in-service training for certified nurse aides (CNA) consisted of annual training for dementia management and/or annual abuse training for three of three out of eight sampled staff. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: -CNA #3, CNA #4 and CNA #5 completed the annual dementia and abuse training.
March 2, 2023Standard inspection · 0 citations
January 6, 2022Standard inspection · 8 citations
- F 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review the facility failed to ensure menus were followed to meet the nutritional needs of residents. Specifically the facility failed to follow the menu, menu items were omitted without substitutions being made of the same nutritional value, and did not follow extensions for the pureed and mechanical soft diets.
- F Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to follow infection prevention and control procedures during resident care. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Perform hand hygiene before entering or after leaving resident's rooms and in between tasks; -Perform hand hygiene for residents before meals; and, -Disinfect equipment in between resident use
- F Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to follow the infection control measures to prevent the potential cross contamination of SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19, during testing procedures on visitors and staff. Specifically, the front desk staff failed to wear proper personal protective equipment (PPE), a protective gown, gloves and N95 mask, consistently when collecting SARS-CoV-2 COVID-19 specimens from visitors and staff.
- E Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents have the right to receive visitors of their choosing at the time of their choosing, subject to the resident's right to deny visitation when applicable, and in a manner that does not impose on the rights of another resident. Specifically, the facility failed to allow visitation except in cases of Hospice care and compassion care visits for all residents. I. Facility policy Visitation policy was requested, the updated, untitled policy, revised 11/12/21, was provided by the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 1/4/22 at 10:00 a.m. The policy included: Visitation is now allowed for all residents at all times, in accordance with adherence to the core principles of COVID-19 infection prevention and control to mitigate the risk of infection spread. Indoor visitation: [...]
- E Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review, the facility failed to administer oxygen in a manner consistent with professional standards of practice for three (#32, #49 and #55) out of five sample residents out of 40 total sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure oxygen was administered according to physician orders for Resident #49, and #55 and #32.
- D Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure pain management program was in a manner consistent with professional standards of practice for two (Resident #55 and Resident #75) of three out 40 total sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Follow pain medication parameter order, and ensure all pain medications have a pain level parameter ordered for Resident #55 and #75; -Complete comprehensive pain evaluation every week as ordered for Resident #55 and #75; and, -Follow thecare plan for Resident #55 and #75 and attempt non pharmacological interventions prior to providing as needed pain medication.
- D Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure one (Resident #55) out of one reviewed for dementia care out of 40 total sample residents, received the appropriate treatment and services to maintain their highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well-being. Specifically, the facility failed to implement person-centered and non- pharmacological interventions to address the Resident #55 dementia care needs.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic drugs were evaluated by a physician within 14 days for use and duration for one (#11) of five residents reviewed for unnecessary medication use out of 40 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Re-evaluate the use of a PRN psychotropic medication by a physician within 14 days; and, -Try non-pharmacological interventions and document the outcome prior to the administration of a PRN anti-anxiety medication. I. Resident status Resident #11, age [AGE], was admitted on [DATE]. According to the January 2022 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included disorder of the brain, ataxia, and depression. -The resident did not have a diagnosis of anxiety. [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 10 on August 1, 2024, 2 on March 2, 2023, 1 on January 6, 2022.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- F Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- F Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- F Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.31 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.19 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.95 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.83 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 60.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 58.8% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.38 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.46 on weekdays and 3.95 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.25 in April to June 2025 to 4.31 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.31 | 1.19 | 4.46 | 3.95 | 10.6% | 0 of 90 | 60 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.46 | 1.20 | 4.64 | 4.02 | 13.3% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.26 | 1.27 | 4.43 | 3.80 | 13.5% | 0 of 92 | 54 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.25 | 1.23 | 4.48 | 3.66 | 4.0% | 0 of 91 | 46 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Colorado, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.59 | 0.76 | 3.75 | 3.18 | 5.9% | 0.2% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for Colorado
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $22.78 | $21.42 to $24.00 | 22,240 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $35.52 | $29.76 to $38.37 | 4,920 |
| Registered nurses | $48.20 | $40.67 to $52.37 | 54,490 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.6 | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.0 | 12.1 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ownership data not available |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 9 problems in this area, most recently on October 23, 2025: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on October 23, 2025: "Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 25, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 1, 2024: "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."
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Colorado contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities and Emergency Medical Services Division, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, 303-862-3524. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Find and compare facilities, where Colorado publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Center at Park West LLC, the's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Center at Park West LLC, the 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Center at Park West LLC, the get at its last inspection?
- 6 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 1, 2024. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has Center at Park West LLC, the been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Center at Park West LLC, the accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Center at Park West LLC, the?
- CMS lists 1 owner or manager. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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