Life Care Center of Littleton — nursing home in Littleton, CO

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 120 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead.
Average residents per day: 99.7 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 065370
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Jun 11, 1998
Ownership type: For profit - Corporation
Operator (legal business name): Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC
CMS chain: Life Care Centers of America 194 facilities
Phone: (303) 795-7300
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

6

latest Nov 7, 2024

Citations

37

26 health · 11 fire

Harm or worse

1

no immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D17	E10	F9
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

0

$0

Payment denials

0

Latest

—

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 065370
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 120
First approved: Jun 11, 1998
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Oct 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

State licensure is issued by the state survey agency. State license records are not yet ingested for this facility; the federal CMS certification is shown instead. State coverage for Colorado.

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Nov 7, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →
Nov 7, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	14	Actual harm	—	Open →
May 18, 2023	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	2	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 18, 2023	Health	Health Standard	5	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 24, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Mar 24, 2022	Health	Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

No fines or payment denials in the CMS Penalties file for this CCN.

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J·	K·	L·
Actual harm	G1	H·	I·
Potential harm	D17	E10	F9
Minimal	A·	B·	C·

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Nov 7, 2024	F-0689	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	G · Actual harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024	Complaint
Nov 7, 2024	K-0291	Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Nov 20, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	K-0321	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Dec 5, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	K-0324	Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 3, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	K-0345	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 5, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 5, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	K-0923	Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 5, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0561	Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0644	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0688	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0690	Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0693	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0700	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. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0761	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0813	Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0849	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. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
Nov 7, 2024	F-0881	Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Nov 27, 2024
May 18, 2023	K-0521	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 18, 2023
May 18, 2023	K-0929	Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jun 18, 2023
May 18, 2023	F-0684	Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 26, 2023
May 18, 2023	F-0759	Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 23, 2023
May 18, 2023	F-0760	Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jun 23, 2023
May 18, 2023	F-0804	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 21, 2023
May 18, 2023	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jun 12, 2023
Mar 24, 2022	E-0030	List the names and contact information of those in the facility. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Emergency preparedness	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	K-0211	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 13, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	K-0372	Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 13, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0552	Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0726	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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0758	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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0849	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. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0925	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 7, 2022
Mar 24, 2022	F-0943	Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected May 7, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 3.1

Quality measuresstate 4.2

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing4.11

State avg 3.69US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)1.07

State avg 0.81US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.95

State avg 0.68US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.09

State avg 2.20US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.63

State avg 3.26US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 4.21 (case-mix index 1.37).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover45.5%

State avg 47.0%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover36.4%

State avg 44.4%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Nov 7, 2024
Cycle 1 health score: 88
Total weighted score: 74

Operating entity

Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Life Care Centers of America

194 facilities in 26 states. CMS chain ID 311.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 3.4

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

32

Organizations

3

Individuals

26

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Arapahoe Ltc, Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Forrest Preston	Individual	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 1995
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Arapahoe Ltc, Inc	Organization	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Forrest Preston	Individual	Direct owner	DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Nov 8, 1995
Forrest Preston	Individual	Indirect owner	INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Sara Dent	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	May 8, 2021
Lindizgani Gondwe	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Jul 10, 2025
Derek Schmidt	Individual	Operational / managerial control	MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY	not provided	Oct 18, 2012
Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jun 8, 1998
Arapahoe Ltc, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Aug 31, 2000
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Apr 8, 1998
Sara Dent	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	May 8, 2021
Gregory Gahm	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Feb 14, 2024
Lindizgani Gondwe	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jul 10, 2025
Aubrey Preston	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Mar 6, 2025
Derek Schmidt	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Oct 18, 2012
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	May 1, 2021
Mark Franco	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 12, 2025
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Apr 24, 2017
Frank Smith	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jun 19, 2025
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Jan 1, 2022
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE DIRECTOR	not provided	Sep 18, 2001
Cindy Cross	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 8, 1998
Todd Fletcher	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Nov 2, 2020
Terry Henry	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Lisa Lay	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Feb 9, 2018
Richard Swanker	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Apr 1, 2011
Joan Thurmond	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Sep 22, 2000
James Ziegler	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Aug 16, 1999
Arapahoe Ltc Investors LLC	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 1, 2002
Life Care Centers of America, Inc	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 12, 2026
Sara Dent	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 12, 2026
Gregory Gahm	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 12, 2026
Forrest Preston	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 1, 2002

Same chain in Colorado

All 193 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Villa Manor Care Center 7950 W Mississippi Ave, Lakewood, CO 80226 CCN 065092	110	Mar 26, 2026	50	—
Valley View Villa 815 Fremont Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701 CCN 065181	120	Dec 1, 2025	211 harm2 open	—
Western Hills Health Care Center 1625 Carr St, Lakewood, CO 80214 CCN 065209	140	Aug 19, 2026	181 harm1 open	—
Canon Lodge Care Center 905 Harding Ave, Canon City, CO 81212 CCN 065217Abuse icon	60	Aug 13, 2025	40	—
Columbine Care Center 530 W 16th St, Salida, CO 81201 CCN 065220	112	Apr 16, 2026	392 open	—
Berkley Care Center 735 S Locust St, Denver, CO 80224 CCN 065223	118	Feb 26, 2026	732 harm1 open	$17k
University Park Care Center 945 Desert Flower Blvd, Pueblo, CO 81001 CCN 065231	180	Aug 27, 2026	462 harm3 open	$23k
Hallmark Nursing Center 3701 W Radcliff Ave, Denver, CO 80236 CCN 065233	143	Jun 2, 2026	504 harm2 open	$6,788

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS.

Address: 1500 W Mineral Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
ZIP: 80120
County: Arapahoe County FIPS 08005
State: Colorado
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Continuing Care at Wind Crest 3420 Mill Vista Rd, Highlands Ranch, CO 80129 CCN 065409	2.4 km	44	Jun 16, 2026	25	—
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center 5822 S Lowell Way, Littleton, CO 80123 CCN 065320	4.5 km	35	Feb 19, 2026	91 harm1 open	$7,781
VI at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing 9085 Ranch River Cir, Highlands Ranch, CO 80126 CCN 065398	5 km	24	Sep 19, 2024	161 open	—
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center 5555 S Elati St, Littleton, CO 80120 CCN 065203	5 km	190	Aug 10, 2026	757 harm	—
The Suites at Someren Glen Care Center 5000 E Arapahoe Rd, Centennial, CO 80122 CCN 065345	7.3 km	109	May 8, 2026	332 harm	$36k
Hallmark Nursing Center 3701 W Radcliff Ave, Denver, CO 80236 CCN 065233	7.5 km	143	Jun 2, 2026	504 harm2 open	$6,788
The Suites at Holly Creek Care Center 5590 E Peakview Ave, Centennial, CO 80121 CCN 065395	8.2 km	25	Nov 21, 2024	441 IJ2 harm	$22k
Orchard Park Health Care Center 6005 S Holly St, Littleton, CO 80121 CCN 065259	8.6 km	133	May 14, 2026	301 harm	—

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	065370	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	065370	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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