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1601 Constitution Rd Pueblo, CO 81001 · Pueblo County

(719) 562-7200

All 9 nursing homes in Pueblo, CO (9 take Medicaid)

Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid 120 certified beds For profit

CMS certification number 065169 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 26 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 2 penalties, including $19,959 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 3 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5.

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 3.18 hours per resident per day at Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation, below the Colorado median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.64 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 2.88 hours, 10% below its all-week average. 55.7% of nursing staff left within a year (Colorado median 46.6%).

Nursing care per resident per day 3.18 hours
Below the Colorado median of 3.47 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 0.64 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 2.88 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 55.7% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 42.9% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left 0 in the past year Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds120
Residents per day 82 About 68% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Payment acceptedMedicare and Medicaid
Certified sinceJuly 1982
Part of a chainMadison Creek Partners
Legal business nameCONSTITUTION OPERATIONS LLC

Paying for care at Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation: Medicare and Medicaid

Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet Colorado's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 18, 2024 and found 13 deficiencies, plus 1 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 26 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 26 citations at Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation across 4 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. 1 was at the immediate-jeopardy level (J–L), CMS's most serious category, most recently on April 14, 2026 (complaint inspection). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (8) and pharmacy service (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services" (tag F0740, level J, April 14, 2026). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

April 14, 2026 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection

JEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Immediate jeopardy · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

July 18, 2024 · 13 citations

FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

EEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 7, 2024)

EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

DAllow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 9, 2024)

DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

DEnsure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)

DProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 6, 2024)

DEnsure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 1, 2024)

DEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 5, 2024)

February 16, 2023 · 7 citations

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

EHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 4, 2023)

EPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0886 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 28, 2023)

DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0883 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 31, 2023)

November 4, 2021 · 5 citations

EEnsure 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2021)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2021)

DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2021)

DProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0742 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2021)

DImplement 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 8, 2021)

Questions to ask on a tour of Pueblo Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the immediate-jeopardy level on April 14, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on July 18, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  4. Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

2 penalties in the last three years, including $19,959 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Apr 14, 2026 Fine $4,826
Apr 14, 2026 Fine $15,133

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 2/5 3/5 3/5
August 2026 2/5 2/5 3/5 3/5
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