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Life Care Center of Longmont

2451 PRATT ST, LONGMONT, CO, 80501
(303) 776-5000
lcca.com
187 licensed beds
★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections3/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
187
State license
020316
CMS facility ID
065282
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Life Care Center of Longmont
Street address
2451 PRATT ST
City / state / ZIP
Longmont, CO 80501
Phone
(303) 776-5000
Website
lcca.com
State license #
020316

About this facility — Life Care Center of Longmont

Life Care Center of Longmont is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Longmont, Colorado. It is licensed for 187 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).

It is one of 15 senior care facilities in Longmont 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 Longmont 29 times across 8 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation, and CMS has imposed $32,860 in fines. 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

Cross, Cindy
Officer — since 1994
Developers Investment Company Inc
Indirect owner · Operational control — since 1991
Fletcher, Todd
Operational control — since 2024
Henry, Terry
Officer — since 1999
Hughes, Brian
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2010
Johnson, Kimberly
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Lay, Lisa
Officer — since 2018
Life Care Affiliates Ii
Operational control · Partner · Additional disclosable party — since 1991
Life Care Centers of America, Inc.
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1989
Longmont Medical Investors, Ltd
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 1990
Preston, Aubrey
Operational control — since 2024
Preston, Forrest
Partner · Additional disclosable party — since 1986
Schmidt, Derek
Governing body · Operational control — since 2023
Siegel, Jerusha
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2021
Swanker, Richard
Officer — since 2011
Thurmond, Joan
Officer — since 2000
Ziegler, James
Operational control — since 2024

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
1990-08-17
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
16 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$32,860 total
Last standard inspection
2026-03-12
Nurse staffing
4.0 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2024 cost report)

Average billed charges
$532 per day (≈ $16,170/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
50% Medicaid · 19% Medicare · 31% private/other
Occupancy
77% (fiscal year 2024)
Vs. state median
31% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
187
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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-12Health inspection15 citations
F-0577
C · No harm found
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0604
G · Actual harm
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0697
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0725
F · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0730
D · No harm found
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0759
D · No harm found
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0760
D · No harm found
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2026-04-09
F-0761
E · 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 2026-04-09
F-0804
F · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-04-09
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 2026-04-09
2025-09-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0580
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-16
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (13 citations)
2024-09-09Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0550
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F-0565
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-04
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-10-04
2024-01-23Health inspection6 citations
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-16
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 2024-02-16
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-02-16
F-0908
F · No harm found
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2024-02-16
2022-09-28Health inspection4 citations
F-0553
F · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-10-28
F-0557
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-10-28
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2022-10-28
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-10-28

Federal penalties

2026-03-12Fine$32,860
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 065282.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.8681 ratings on Google
★★★★★Katherine Ternan · 2026-02-03 · via Google

“My husband spent time in the rehab unit. I was very impressed with the staff. They were professional, kind, caring. The therapy was excellent. I can’t speak highly enough of everyone we encountered at Life Care Center. I will also add that the food was very good. I would certainly recommend the rehab center.”

★★★★★Lisa Froelich · 2026-06-22 · via Google

“My husband went to Lifecare in Longmont after a lengthy illness for skilled nursing and rehab. His care was fantastic. He is still receiving out patient therapy. All departments provided excellent care and services. Five star care and service! excellent.”

★★★★★Judie Hall · 2026-03-09 · via Google

“Clean facility, caring, friendly, helpful staff. Feel like everyone tries to do their best. Don't know what the price is as he was covered under Medicare. Would highly recommend this facility.”

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

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Civil & criminal lawsuits

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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Source
Secretary of State filings
Entity & officer search
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PACER federal dockets
pacer.uscourts.gov
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