Life Care Center of Evergreen

Name: Life Care Center of Evergreen
Address: 2987 BERGEN PEAK DR, Evergreen, CO, 80439, US
Telephone: 3036744500

2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439 · Jefferson County · 120 certified beds · avg 57 residents/day · certified since Apr 30, 1990

Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.92

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (11)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
May 15, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
May 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
May 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's complete medication regimen and medical chart every month, or did not follow its own rules for reporting medication problems.
May 15, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide timely, approved x-ray services or have an agreement with an approved provider to supply them.
Oct 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's menus did not meet residents' nutritional needs, or were not prepared in advance, followed as written, kept up to date, or reviewed by a dietician.
Oct 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature.
Oct 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jul 14, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time.
Jul 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Jul 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	3	E
2023	4	E
2025	4	F

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Colorado avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.92	3.89	3.95	top 40% in Colorado; top 43% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	1.12	0.86	0.69	top 18% in Colorado; top 12% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.43	3.44	3.50	top 42% in Colorado; top 46% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.78	0.61	0.48	top 22% in Colorado; top 12% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	37.5	47.1	45.8	top 25% in Colorado; top 30% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	37.5	44.6	42.9	top 34% in Colorado; top 42% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.71, RN 1.06, weekend 3.25. Staffing rating: 4/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Developers Investment Company INC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/17/1991
Carlson, Amber	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	07/08/2019
Carlson, Amber	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/08/2019
Carlson, Amber	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/04/2025
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/21/1994
Developers Investment Company INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2006
Evergreen Operations, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/17/1991
Evergreen Operations, LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/31/2000
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/1999
Kadari, Rajendra	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/05/2021
Kadari, Rajendra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/04/2025
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/19/1990
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/04/2025
Mosley, Kimberly	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/20/2022
Mosley, Kimberly	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/20/2022
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/19/1990
Preston, Forrest	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/31/2000

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
"If a resident needs an x-ray, how is it done and how long does it usually take?"
"Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065276.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Life Care Center of Evergreen

2987 Bergen Peak Dr, Evergreen, CO 80439 · 3036744500

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "Does a pharmacist review every resident's medications and chart monthly, and how are their concerns acted on?"
☐ "If a resident needs an x-ray, how is it done and how long does it usually take?"
☐ "Who reviews your menus, and can I see this week's menu and join my family member for a meal?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 065276 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)