Life Care Center of Evergreen
2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439 · Jefferson County · (303) 674-4500
120 certified beds, about 57 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1990
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 065276 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 15, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7, the national average 9.2).
None of its 11 health citations since July 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.71 hours per resident per day, against 3.72 across Colorado and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.06 of those hours.
37.5% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Colorado average 47.1%).
CMS links it to Life Care Centers of America, an affiliated group of 194 nursing homes.
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.
307/22
410/23
405/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
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 11 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
6D
4E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
May 15, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to store, prepare and distribute food in a sanitary manner in the main kitchen. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure employees performed hand hygiene appropriately during meal service; and, -Ensure food was labeled, dated and disposed of timely.
- D Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents with indwelling catheters received the appropriate care and services according to professional standards for one (#57) of two residents reviewed for catheter care out of 32 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Obtain physician's orders for the use and care of Resident #57's catheter; and, -Maintain documentation for Resident #57's catheter care and maintenance.
- D Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to act upon the pharmacist's recommendations in a timely manner for two (#27 and #20) of five residents out of 32 sample residents. Specifically the facility failed to: -Ensure two medications which potentially contributed to falls for Resident #27 were discontinued, per the pharmacist and physician's recommendations; and, -Ensure Resident #20's serum sodium levels were obtained timely after the pharmacist recommended the laboratory work to be completed.
- D Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review, the facility failed to ensure one (#45) of one residents reviewed for radiology and diagnostic services, received timely care out of 32 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to schedule and obtain magnetic resonance imaging (MRI - diagnostic imaging) in a timely manner for Resident #45.
October 26, 2023Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure menus met the needs of residents and were followed for mechanically altered diets. Specifically, meal portion sizes were served incorrectly for resident with puree diet orders.
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, observations and record review, the facility failed to consistently serve food that was palatable and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure resident food was palatable in taste and texture.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews the facility failed to maintain an infection control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of disease and infection. Specifically the facility failed to: -Ensure resident rooms were cleaned and disinfected properly; and, -Ensure staff administered medications in a hygienic manner.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews, the facility failed to ensure all drugs and biologicals used in the facility were properly stored in one out of three medication carts. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure medication carts were locked when left unattended and medications were not left unattended.
July 14, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure it was free of medication error rates of five percent or greater. Specifically, the medication pass observation error rate was 10.71%, or three errors out of 28 opportunities for error and affected three of four residents reviewed.
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review the facility failed to ensure residents were kept free from significant medication errors for two (#6 and #8) of four reviewed out of 33 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: -An insulin pen was primed before administered to Resident #6, to ensure the correct insulin dose was given; and, -Resident #8 did not receive expired medication. Cross-reference F759 failure to ensure the facility was free of medication error rates of five percent or greater.
- D Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews, and record review, the facility failed to develop and implement policies and procedures related to influenza and pneumococcal immunizations for one (#48) of five reviewed for immunizations out of 33 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #48 received the pneumococcal vaccination for more than nine months after he consented to receive it on 9/28/21.
Fire safety inspections
18 fire safety citations on file: 6 on May 15, 2025, 5 on October 26, 2023, 7 on July 14, 2022.
Every fire safety citation18 citations
- F Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- F Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
- D Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D Have an externally vented heating system.
- D Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
- D 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) | 3.71 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.06 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.25 | 3.29 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.03 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.63 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 37.5% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 44.6% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.63 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 3.90 on weekdays and 3.25 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.73 in April to June 2025 to 3.71 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 | 3.71 | 1.06 | 3.90 | 3.25 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 57 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.63 | 1.10 | 3.80 | 3.20 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 60 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.59 | 1.18 | 3.75 | 3.19 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 56 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.73 | 1.17 | 3.91 | 3.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 56 |
| 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 long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 13.4 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.6 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.4 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.6 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 17.0 | 13.3 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.1 | 20.0 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 27.5 | 20.3 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.4 | 12.1 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EVERGREEN OPERATIONS, LLC. CMS links this home to Life Care Centers of America, a group of 194 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 01/17/1991 | |
| Carlson, Amber | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 07/08/2019 | |
| Mosley, Kimberly | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/20/2022 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/18/2012 | |
| Cross, Cindy | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/21/1994 | |
| Henry, Terry | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/16/1999 | |
| Lay, Lisa | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/09/2018 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/19/1990 | |
| Swanker, Richard | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/01/2011 | |
| Thurmond, Joan | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/22/2000 | |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/01/2006 | |
| Evergreen Operations, LLC | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/17/1991 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 01/19/1990 | |
| Carlson, Amber | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/08/2019 | |
| Fletcher, Todd | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Kadari, Rajendra | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/05/2021 | |
| Mosley, Kimberly | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/20/2022 | |
| Preston, Aubrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Schmidt, Derek | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/18/2012 | |
| Ziegler, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/13/2024 | |
| Evergreen Operations, LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 08/31/2000 | |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 03/04/2025 | |
| Carlson, Amber | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/04/2025 | |
| Kadari, Rajendra | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/04/2025 | |
| Preston, Forrest | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/31/2000 |
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 are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 26, 2023: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on May 15, 2025: "Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.25 hours per resident per day, below the Colorado average of 3.29.
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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 Life Care Center of Evergreen's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Life Care Center of Evergreen 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Life Care Center of Evergreen get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 15, 2025. The Colorado average is 8.7.
- Has Life Care Center of Evergreen been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Life Care Center of Evergreen 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 Life Care Center of Evergreen?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers, and links the home to Life Care Centers of America. Legal business name: EVERGREEN OPERATIONS, LLC.
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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