San Luis Care Center

Name: San Luis Care Center
Address: 240 CRAFT DR, Alamosa, CO, 81101, US
Telephone: 7195899081

240 Craft Dr, Alamosa, CO 81101 · Alamosa County · 70 certified beds · avg 53 residents/day · certified since Mar 25, 1988

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

4.11

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 most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

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 (12)

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
Jun 19, 2024	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Jun 19, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not make sure its nurse aides had the skills needed to care for residents, including training in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Jun 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Jun 19, 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.
Jun 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it.
Jun 19, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe, appropriate care for residents who need dialysis — the treatment that filters the blood when kidneys fail.
Feb 26, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not honor residents' right to form and take part in resident or family groups, such as a resident council.
Feb 26, 2020	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.
Feb 7, 2019	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.
Feb 7, 2019	D · Potential for 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.
Feb 7, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Feb 7, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure special medical diets — like low-sodium or diabetic diets — were properly ordered by the resident's doctor or managed by a qualified dietitian as state law allows.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	4	D
2020	2	E
2024	6	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)	4.11	3.89	3.95	top 31% in Colorado; top 35% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.97	0.86	0.69	top 30% in Colorado; top 17% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.49	3.44	3.50	top 37% in Colorado; top 43% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.49	0.61	0.48	bottom 41% in Colorado; top 34% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	30.4	47.1	45.8	top 11% in Colorado; top 15% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.0	44.6	42.9	top 21% in Colorado; top 29% 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 3.49, RN 0.82, weekend 2.96. 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: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Developers Investment Company INC	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	05/07/1996
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	05/07/1996
Preston, Forrest	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	05/07/1996
Baroz, Kendra	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2023
Baroz, Kendra	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	11/27/2023
Baroz, Kendra	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2026
Colorado Medical Investors LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/1996
Colorado Medical Investors LLC	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	08/31/2000
Cross, Cindy	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/1996
Developers Investment Company INC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2006
Fletcher, Todd	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024
Franco, Mark	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	09/12/2025
Henry, Terry	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	08/16/1999
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	04/24/2017
Lay, Lisa	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	02/09/2018
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	08/01/1996
Life Care Centers of America, INC.	Organization	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2026
Owsley, Megan	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/11/2023
Owsley, Megan	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/11/2023
Preston, Aubrey	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/13/2024

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 decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
"What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
"How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
"Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"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
Evergreen Nursing Home	0.6 mi	Alamosa, CO	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Colorado Veterans Community Living Ctr at Homelake	13.3 mi	Monte Vista, CO	★★★★★	5/5
Rock Creek Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	14.4 mi	Monte Vista, CO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Rio Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center	15.4 mi	La Jara, CO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065239.

The Care File

Visit checklist — San Luis Care Center

240 Craft Dr, Alamosa, CO 81101 · 7195899081

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "What specific training do your nurse aides complete in dementia care and abuse prevention, and how often is it refreshed?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
☐ "How do you coordinate and monitor care for residents who receive dialysis?"
☐ "Does your facility have an active resident council, and how does management respond to its concerns?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "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 065239 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)