Deficiency Index

Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center

Pueblo, Colorado · CCN 065229

27 surveys since 2011, 8 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
168
Surveys
27
Harm or worse
8
Immediate jeopardy
0
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Harm or worse8

Findings where a surveyor recorded actual harm to a resident.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file23/27

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
106
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
THE ENSIGN GROUP
County
Pueblo
Medicare-certified since
1986

CMS ratings

Overall
4
Health inspection
3
Staffing
3
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Since 2021, this facility recorded somewhat fewer weighted findings than its peer group.

Weighted by harm level, against 48 for-profit facilities of 100–127 beds in Colorado.

Last survey on record

Aug 28, 2025

438 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.383.30
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.73—
Annual nurse turnover44.1%44.3%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K—L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD2170.0%E826.7%F13.3%
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 30 of the 168 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F6792×

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • F6892×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F7592×

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • F8802×

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • F5581×

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Actual harm, isolatedF686Mar 9, 2023

    Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure interventions were carried out or offered to prevent pressure injury from occurring for two (#1and #2) of four out of 10 residents. Specifically, -Resident #1 was at high risk for pressure injury when she entered the facility. The facility failed to encourage the resident to reposition, As a result the resident developed an unstageable pressure injury to her right heel. The facility failed to ensure treatments were provided as ordered by the physician and develop a person-centered care plan for the resident's pressure injury to the right heel. Additionally the facility failed to ensure: -Resident #2 was not repositioned timely and physician orders were not followed. Findings include: I. […]

  • Actual harm, isolatedF692Mar 9, 2023

    Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure residents were offered sufficient fluid intake to maintain proper hydration and health for four (#1, #3, #5 and #9) of four out of ten residents. Specifically, the facility failed to: -Ensure Resident #1 was offered hydration on a consistent basis or encouraged to accept hydration per assessed daily minimum recommendation (see nutrition assessment below). Although Resident #1'ss risk for dehydration was identified upon admission, the facility failed to implement measures to ensure the resident received sufficient fluids to maintain hydration needs. As a result, of the resident poor fluid intake Resident #1 had a change of condition prompted by lack of hydration. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 26, 2023

    Based on observations, record review and staff interviews, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, and served under sanitary conditions in one kitchen. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure: -Foods of modified consistency were reheated to safe temperatures following the use of a multi-step preparation process; -Cutting boards were free from deep scratches and stains; and, -Beard restraints were worn in kitchen areas while serving food. Findings include: I. Food temperatures A. Professional reference According to the United States Public Health Service Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 2022 Food Code 3-403.11 (A) pg. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF921Aug 28, 2025

    Based on observations and interviews, the facility failed to provide a safe, functional, sanitary and comfortable environment for residents, staff and the public. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure resident rooms, shower rooms and hallways received necessary maintenance and repairs. Findings include:I. Observations On 8/26/25 at 10:20 a.m., observations of the facility revealed the following:In the shower room on the A hall, it was revealed that there was a missing vent, leaving a hole in the ceiling.-The ventilation system in the A Hall shower room was not working The vents on the A hall and B hall were rusty with a brown colored substance around the surfaces, and the vents were missing paint.A hole was observed in the drywall of room F-4.On Hall C, room [ROOM NUMBER] had water… […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF655Feb 26, 2025

    Based 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 three (#3, #11 and #14) of four residents reviewed for baseline care plans out of 22 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure pertinent medical information was included on Resident #3, Resident #11 and Resident #14's baseline care plans within 48 hours of admission. Findings include: I. Facility policy and procedure The Comprehensive Person-Centered Care Planning, revised January 2022, was received from the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 2/26/25 at 5:08 p.m. […]

Read 28 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 28 of 168 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Aug 28, 2025Standard10 findings
  • Feb 26, 2025Complaint2 findings
  • Oct 26, 2023Standard14 findings
  • Mar 9, 2023Complaint4 findings · 2 harm
  • Jul 7, 2022Standard4 findings
  • Apr 7, 2021Standard3 findings
  • Dec 30, 2020Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Dec 1, 2020Infection control1 finding
Show the 19 earlier surveys
  • Sep 24, 2020Complaint7 findings
  • Jul 22, 2020Complaint7 findings
  • May 27, 2020Infection control1 finding
  • Jul 2, 2019Complaint5 findings
  • Apr 17, 2019Standard15 findings · 2 harm
  • Feb 12, 2018Standard10 findings · 1 harm
  • Sep 6, 2017Complaint4 findings
  • Jun 30, 2017Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 13, 2016Standard15 findings
  • Jun 23, 2016Complaint2 findings
  • Aug 21, 2015Standard and complaint26 findings
  • Feb 17, 2015Complaint1 finding
  • Oct 24, 2014Complaint1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jul 1, 2014Standard9 findings
  • Apr 11, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Nov 25, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 27, 2013—9 findings
  • Aug 15, 2012—6 findings
  • Sep 6, 2011—8 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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