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Life Care Center of Littleton

1500 W MINERAL AVE, LITTLETON, CO, 80120

(303) 795-7300

lcca.com

120 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

1500 W Mineral Ave

Littleton, CO 80120

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Bed capacity

120

State license

0204RB

CMS facility ID

065370

Care type

Nursing home

Facility name

Life Care Center of Littleton

Street address

1500 W MINERAL AVE

City / state / ZIP

Littleton, CO 80120

Phone

(303) 795-7300

Website

lcca.com

State license #

0204RB

About this facility — Life Care Center of Littleton

Life Care Center of Littleton is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Littleton, Colorado. It is licensed for 120 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 53 senior care facilities in Littleton and 210 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Life Care Center of Littleton 37 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Life Care Centers of America

Ownership type

For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Arapahoe Ltc Investors Llc

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998

Arapahoe Ltc, Inc.

Direct owner · Operational control — since 2000

Cross, Cindy

Officer — since 1998

Dent, Sara

Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021

Fletcher, Todd

Director · Officer — since 2020

Franco, Mark

Director — since 2025

Gahm, Gregory

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024

Gondwe, Lindizgani

Governing body · Operational control — since 2025

Henry, Terry

Officer — since 1999

Lay, Lisa

Director · Officer — since 2017

Life Care Centers of America, Inc.

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1998

Preston, Aubrey

Operational control — since 2025

Preston, Forrest

Direct owner · Indirect owner · Additional disclosable party — since 1995

Schmidt, Derek

Governing body · Operational control — since 2012

Smith, Frank

Director — since 2025

Swanker, Richard

Director · Officer — since 2011

Thurmond, Joan

Officer — since 2000

Ziegler, James

Director · Officer — since 1999

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

20 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

License status

Active

Licensed / certified since

1998-06-11

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

14 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2024-11-07

Nurse staffing

4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges

$514 per day (≈ $15,630/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

48% Medicaid · 15% Medicare · 37% private/other

Occupancy

81% (fiscal year 2024)

Vs. state median

26% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

120

Licensed as

Nursing Facilities

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2024-11-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered14 citations

F-0561

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0644

D · No harm found

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0688

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0690

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0700

D · No harm found

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0758

D · No harm found

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0761

D · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0812

F · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0813

D · No harm foundFood safety

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0849

D · No harm found

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-27

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-11-27

2023-05-18Health inspection5 citations

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-06-26

F-0759

E · No harm found

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Corrected 2023-06-23

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-06-23

F-0804

E · No harm foundFood safety

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

Corrected 2023-06-21

F-0880

E · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-06-12

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (18 citations)

2022-03-24Health inspection7 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0584

E · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0726

E · No harm found

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0758

E · No harm found

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0849

D · No harm found

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0925

E · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2022-05-07

F-0943

E · No harm found

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

Corrected 2022-05-07

2024-11-07Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0291

F · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-11-20

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-12-05

K-0324

F · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-12-03

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-05

K-0372

F · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-12-05

K-0923

F · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2024-12-05

2023-05-18Fire-safety inspection2 citations

K-0521

F · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-18

K-0929

F · No harm found

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2023-06-18

2022-03-24Fire-safety inspection3 citations

E-0030

F · No harm found

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-05-07

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2022-05-13

K-0372

D · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-05-13

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 065370.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.6384 ratings on Google

★★★★★Michelle Fife · 2026-04-09 · via Google
“My family and I had a wonderful experience with Life Care Center of Littleton while my dad was there for rehab. From the moment he arrived, the staff made him feel comfortable, cared for, and respected. The quality of care truly stood out. He was given regular showers three times a week, and the staff consistently made sure he was clean, comfortable, and well taken care of in between. They also p…”

★★★★★Sarita Thompson · 2026-04-24 · via Google
“My sister and I came from out of state to visit with our sister. The entire staff was friendly and very joyful. You could tell that they all enjoyed their jobs. Everyone stopped by to introduce themselves and told us how much they loved and cared for our sister. They were all very loving toward her and treated her with respect. We met every one of her care givers. Shout out to the South Team!! T…”

★★★★★Debbie Morey · 2026-06-27 · via Google
“Staff is wonderful and very helpful. The facility itself is really lovely and the food is good. This is the second time my 90 year old mother has stayed a few weeks to get strong enough to come home.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare

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Last verified 2026-08-31

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