CAverage · score 43/100 · #131 of 209 in Colorado
University Park Care Center
945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 · 180 certified beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
Staffing 3.2 nurse hours per resident-daybelow median in Colorado
10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 80)below median
$22,653 in fines in 3 years, 1 payment denials
Why University Park Care Center is graded C
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Colorado nursing homes in the same size band (large, 180 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
University Park Care Center at a Glance
C
43/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.15 h.
35<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 80.
35<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 5.
75<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $22,653 fines, 1 denials.
25<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
4/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Colorado, large facilities · CMS record 065231 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001
Phone7195455321
CountyPueblo
OwnershipFor profit - Limited Liability company
Certified beds180
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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- 5 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 40) — above median
2
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- 10 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 44) — above median
3
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A grade is a shortlist tool, not medical or legal advice. Visit the facility, ask for the latest survey report, and talk to residents' families before choosing.