Nursing Homes in ZIP 81001 (Pueblo, CO)
For ZIP 81001, Pueblo, CO, the latest CMS data lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes, with an average overall star rating of 3.0 / 5 among rated providers.
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Comparing nursing homes in ZIP 81001
A sensible first step is to line up the CMS Five-Star ratings, since they distill health inspections, staffing, and quality measures into one score. Treat a strong overall rating as a starting signal, then dig into the inspection findings and staffing numbers that produced it.
When you are choosing for yourself or someone you care for in ZIP 81001, Pueblo, CO, tour in person if you can, ask whether space is currently available, and confirm Medicare and Medicaid participation. Also ask how the provider manages care planning, keeps families informed, and handles concerns that arise after hours.
ZIP 81001 at a glance
This ZIP-level profile spans 3 CMS-certified nursing homess in ZIP 81001; 3 of them report an overall star rating (100%). Recorded ownership divides as 3 for-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at University Park Care Center (for-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 2.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 390 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 3.07 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 65.6% where reported. 3 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $95,132.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | University Park Care Center (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 390 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $95,132 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 |
| Avg RN turnover | 65.6% |
Provider-level CMS data
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation | 2.0 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 120 | 90.3% | 46.2% | 2 |
| University Park Care Center | 4.0 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 180 | 109.7% | 66.7% | 2 |
| VISTA RIDGE CARE AND REHABILITATION | 3.0 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 90 | 69.1% | 84.0% | 3 |
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Every figure on this page is drawn from the CMS Provider Data Catalog dataset (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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