Progressive Care Center
1338 Phay Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 · Fremont County · 68 certified beds · avg 65 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1984
Abuse citation flag (CMS)
Part of chain: FRONTLINE MANAGEMENT (9 facilities, chain avg rating 3.2★)
The abuse flag means inspectors cited this facility for abuse that caused harm to a resident within the past year, or potential for harm in each of the last two years. Source: CMS.
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5
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.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 6, 2022 · F-0686
The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Why it matters: Bedsores are painful, can become deeply infected, and in serious cases can be life-threatening.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jan 6, 2022 · F-0689
The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Jan 10, 2022 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (22)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 7, 2024 | 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. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. |
| Nov 7, 2024 | 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. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | 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. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to voice complaints without discrimination or retaliation, or did not have a working complaint process that resolves issues promptly. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide routine dental care and 24-hour emergency dental care for residents. |
| Apr 20, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | 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. |
| Jan 6, 2022 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Jan 6, 2022 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Jan 6, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (12 → 7).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 3 | 2 | G ▲ |
| 2023 | 12 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | E |
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) | 3.04 | 3.89 | 3.95 | bottom 13% in Colorado; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.53 | 0.86 | 0.69 | bottom 16% in Colorado; bottom 42% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.68 | 3.44 | 3.50 | bottom 12% in Colorado; bottom 15% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.33 | 0.61 | 0.48 | bottom 11% in Colorado; bottom 37% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 38.0 | 47.1 | 45.8 | top 26% in Colorado; top 31% 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 3.00, RN 0.52, weekend 2.64. Staffing rating: 2/5.
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: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Baker, Adam | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 07/01/2021 |
| Jones, Robert | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 07/01/2021 |
| Kiklis, Dean | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 07/01/2021 |
| Orback, Heather | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 07/01/2021 |
| Saracino, Kelly | Individual | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Veluscek, Steven | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 79% | 07/01/2021 |
| Baker, Adam | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Baker, Adam | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Catholic Health Initiatives Colorado | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2023 |
| Ferguson, Kelly | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2023 |
| Ferguson, Kelly | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/06/2023 |
| Frontier Management INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2021 |
| Frontier Management INC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/14/2025 |
| Frontline MDS Exchange LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2021 |
| Gameros, Jennifer | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2021 |
| Gameros, Jennifer | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/13/2021 |
| Geanetta, Gracie | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Geanetta, Gracie | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/21/2022 |
| Gray, Ashley | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
| Gray, Ashley | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2024 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "How do you prevent bedsores for residents who can't move themselves, and how often are at-risk residents repositioned?"
- "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "How do you arrange eye and hearing care for residents, including appointments and equipment like glasses or hearing aids?"
- "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?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hildebrand Care Center | 0.0 mi | Canon City, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 0.6 mi | Canon City, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Valley View Care Center | 0.6 mi | Canon City, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Canon Lodge Care Center | 0.6 mi | Canon City, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Bruce McCandless Co State Veterans Nursing Home | 8.3 mi | Florence, CO | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | abuse |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065183.