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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Life Care Center of Evergreen

2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439

Life Care Center of Evergreen, a 120-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Evergreen, CO, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.59
Below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
11
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

4/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
065276
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
120
Residents
56
In Hospital
No
County
Jefferson
Last Inspection
May 15, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.59 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
1.18 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.50
CNA Hours
1.92
Total Nursing Hours
3.59 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.11
Nursing Turnover
34.0%
RN Turnover
31.6%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Life Care Center of Evergreen

Life Care Center of Evergreen operates 120 certified beds in Evergreen, CO with approximately 56 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 4★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 11 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Reported nurse staffing runs 3.59 total hours per resident day (national average 3.89); RN hours specifically are 1.18 per resident day.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Life Care Center of Evergreen falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 34.0%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (11 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0812

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

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0776

Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0756

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm May 15, 2025 Tag: 0690

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: May 30, 2025

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0804

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0803

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.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 26, 2023 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 17, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2022 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 10, 2022

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2022 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 10, 2022

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Jul 14, 2022 Tag: 0759

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Aug 10, 2022

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 9.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 20.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 14.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 1.3% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 5.4% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 9.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 92.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 10.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 22.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 94.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 92.0% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Life Care Center of Evergreen?
Life Care Center of Evergreen has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (4★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Life Care Center of Evergreen?
Life Care Center of Evergreen reports 3.59 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 1.18 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 34.0%.
How many beds does Life Care Center of Evergreen have?
Life Care Center of Evergreen has 120 certified beds with approximately 56 residents. The facility is located at 2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439.
Does Life Care Center of Evergreen have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Life Care Center of Evergreen has 11 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Life Care Center of Evergreen received any fines or penalties?
No, Life Care Center of Evergreen has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Life Care Center of Evergreen?
Life Care Center of Evergreen is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Life Care Center of Evergreen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Life Care Center of Evergreen was on May 15, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Life Care Center of Evergreen?
Life Care Center of Evergreen is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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