Nursing homeActive
Life Care Center Of Littleton
1500 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 801203037957300120 certified beds · 104 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
26
● 0● 25● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2024-11-07
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 4
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-11-07 | Standard | 0131 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-05-18 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-03-24 | Standard | 070 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F689
F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F561
F644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F644
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F688
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F690
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F693
F700Try 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F700
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F758
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F813
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F849
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-27Record 065370-20241107-F881
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-26Record 065370-20230518-F684
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 065370-20230518-F759
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-23Record 065370-20230518-F760
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-21Record 065370-20230518-F804
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-06-12Record 065370-20230518-F880
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F552
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F584
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F726
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F758
F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F849
F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F925
F943Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-05-07Record 065370-20220324-F943
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.01
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day4.13
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.67
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover48%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.9% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.8% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 12.4% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.1% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.9% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 9.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arapahoe Ltc, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dent, Sara Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gahm, Gregory Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gondwe, Lindizgani Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Arapahoe Ltc, Inc. Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dent, Sara Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Dent, Sara Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Franco, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gahm, Gregory Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gondwe, Lindizgani Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Smith, Frank Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.
No county cost figures on file for Arapahoe.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Continuing Care At Wind Crest Highlands Ranch | 1.5 mi | 2024-08-15 | 010 |
| Littleton Care And Rehabilitation Center Littleton | 2.8 mi | 2026-02-19 | 161 |
| Cherrelyn Healthcare Center Littleton | 3.1 mi | 2025-12-30 | 060 |
| Vi At Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing Highlands Ranch | 3.1 mi | 2024-09-19 | 010 |
| Hallmark Nursing Center Denver | 4.6 mi | 2024-11-14 | 041 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |