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Nursing homes in Pueblo, CO
Quick answer
As of the CMS Care Compare September 2026 release, 9 Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes have an address in Pueblo, CO. 9 have a CMS overall star rating, and 4 are rated 4 stars or higher. 4 share the highest rating here, 4 stars, including Atlas Post Acute, Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center and Life Care Center of Pueblo (first three alphabetically).
How this list is ordered: by the CMS overall star rating, highest first; ties alphabetical; nursing homes without a rating last (no rating is not a bad rating). Nothing else changes the order, and no nursing home can pay us. This page has no ads, sponsors or partner links. Methodology · Ownership disclosure
Nursing homes, ranked by CMS star rating
- Rank 1
Atlas Post Acute
4 out of 5 · CMS overall rating2611 Jones Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004(719) 564-1735- Health inspections: 4 of 5
- Staffing: 3 of 5
- Quality measures: 4 of 5
For profit - Corporation · 146 certified beds · CCN 065232CMS profile on Care Compare for Atlas Post Acute - Rank 2
Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center
4 out of 5 · CMS overall rating2701 California St, Pueblo, CO 81004(719) 561-1300- Health inspections: 3 of 5
- Staffing: 3 of 5
- Quality measures: 5 of 5
For profit - Corporation · 106 certified beds · CCN 065229CMS profile on Care Compare for Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center - Rank 3
Life Care Center of Pueblo
4 out of 5 · CMS overall rating2118 Chatalet Ln, Pueblo, CO 81005(719) 564-2000- Health inspections: 3 of 5
- Staffing: 4 of 5
- Quality measures: 5 of 5
For profit - Corporation · 187 certified beds · CCN 065269CMS profile on Care Compare for Life Care Center of Pueblo - Rank 4
University Park Care Center
4 out of 5 · CMS overall rating945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001(719) 545-5321- Health inspections: 3 of 5
- Staffing: 2 of 5
- Quality measures: 5 of 5
For profit - Limited Liability company · 180 certified beds · CCN 065231CMS profile on Care Compare for University Park Care Center - Rank 5
Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation
3 out of 5 · CMS overall rating855 Hunter Dr, Pueblo, CO 81001(719) 253-3700- Health inspections: 3 of 5
- Staffing: 2 of 5
- Quality measures: 3 of 5
For profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds · CCN 065121CMS profile on Care Compare for Vista Ridge Care and Rehabilitation - Rank 6
Center at Park West LLC, the
2 out of 5 · CMS overall rating3727 Parker Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81008(719) 585-3400- Health inspections: 2 of 5
- Staffing: 3 of 5
- Quality measures: 4 of 5
For profit - Limited Liability company · 80 certified beds · CCN 065427CMS profile on Care Compare for Center at Park West LLC, the - Rank 7
High Plains Post Acute LLC
2 out of 5 · CMS overall rating1209 W Abriendo Ave, Pueblo, CO 81004(719) 544-1173- Health inspections: 2 of 5
- Staffing: 2 of 5
- Quality measures: 4 of 5
For profit - Limited Liability company · 59 certified beds · CCN 065355CMS profile on Care Compare for High Plains Post Acute LLC - Rank 8
Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation
2 out of 5 · CMS overall rating1601 Constitution Rd, Pueblo, CO 81001(719) 562-7200- Health inspections: 2 of 5
- Staffing: 3 of 5
- Quality measures: 3 of 5
For profit - Individual · 120 certified beds · CCN 065169CMS profile on Care Compare for Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation - Rank 9
Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
1 out of 5 · CMS overall rating2515 Pitman Pl, Pueblo, CO 81004(719) 564-0550- Health inspections: 2 of 5
- Staffing: 1 of 5
- Quality measures: 4 of 5
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For profit - Limited Liability company · 151 certified beds · CCN 065100CMS profile on Care Compare for Rock Canyon Respiratory and Rehabilitation Center
Who pays
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days in a row: in 2026 you pay $0 for days 1–20 (after the Part A deductible) and $217 a day for days 21–100, and Medicare pays nothing after day 100. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care in a nursing home; Medicaid can for people who qualify. Source: Medicare.gov.
Common questions
How many nursing homes are in Pueblo, CO?
As of the CMS Care Compare September 2026 release, 9 Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes have an address in Pueblo, CO.
Which nursing homes in Pueblo, CO have the highest CMS ratings?
9 have a CMS overall star rating, and 4 are rated 4 stars or higher. 4 share the highest rating here, 4 stars, including Atlas Post Acute, Lakeshore Post Acute and Rehabilitation Center and Life Care Center of Pueblo (first three alphabetically).
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing facility care after a qualifying inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days in a row: in 2026 you pay $0 for days 1–20 (after the Part A deductible) and $217 a day for days 21–100, and Medicare pays nothing after day 100. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care in a nursing home; Medicaid can for people who qualify. Source: Medicare.gov.
Can a nursing home pay to change this list?
No. Every nursing home in the CMS file with an address here is listed, ordered only by the CMS overall star rating (ties alphabetical, unrated last). No nursing home can pay HomeCareFinder, and these pages carry no ads or partner links.
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Quick facts: 9 Medicare- and/or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Pueblo, CO; 9 have a CMS overall star rating and 4 are rated 4+ stars (CMS Care Compare, September 2026); ranked only by CMS stars, never paid.