Nursing Care Index

High Plains Post Acute LLC

Pueblo, Pueblo County, Colorado · CCN 065355 · For-profit (LLC) · not part of a chain

CMS rates High Plains Post Acute LLC 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 59 certified beds, 51 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 3 fines totalling $57,734.

CMS’s ratings

The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5
Quality measures★★★★☆ 4 of 5
Quality: long-stay / short-stay5 / 3 of 5

Staffing

Total nurse staffing3.66981 hours per resident per day
Registered nurses1.03288 hours per resident per day
Weekend total3.34723 hours per resident per day
Nursing staff turnover65.7% (registered nurses 63.2%)
Administrators who left0

Citations from health inspections

Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.

SurveyFindingSeverityStatus
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0565
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-08-11
complaint survey
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0803
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-09-08
2025-02-27
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-27 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 · tag F0690
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-27 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 · tag F0758
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-27 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2025-02-27 Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0881
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2025-03-26
2024-04-01
complaint survey
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2024-04-26
2023-08-14 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 · tag F0688
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration Deficiencies · tag F0867
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0921
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0925
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 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 · tag F0584
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0554
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0679
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2023-08-14 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2023-09-07
2022-05-10 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0658
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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 · tag F0688
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0744
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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 · tag F0761
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0807
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20
2022-05-10 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 · tag F0849
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated Deficient, Provider has date of correction
2022-06-20

Fines and payment denials

DatePenaltyAmount
2025-08-11Fine$12,438
2025-02-27Fine$33,248
2024-04-01Fine$12,048

Who owns and runs it

Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.

NameRoleShareSince
Continuum At Sharmar, Inc.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest1995-10-11
Continuum Health Partnerships Inc.
Organization
5% or greater direct ownership interest1995-10-11
Continuum At Abriendo Inc.
Organization
adp of the snf1998-04-13
Continuum Health Management LLC
Organization
adp of the snf1995-10-11
Continuum At Sharmar, Inc.
Organization
operational/managerial control1995-10-11
Continuum Health Management LLC
Organization
operational/managerial control1995-10-11
Briscoe, Stephen
Individual
5% or greater indirect ownership interest100%1995-10-11
Briscoe, Stephen
Individual
adp of the snf2009-12-01
Holt, Jessica
Individual
adp of the snf2022-03-25
Kinnett, Steven
Individual
adp of the snf1995-10-11
Briscoe, Stephen
Individual
corporate officer1995-10-11
Briscoe, Stephen
Individual
individual is an owner, partner or trustee of any adp of the snf2025-06-23
Briscoe, Stephen
Individual
operational/managerial control1995-10-11
Holt, Jessica
Individual
operational/managerial control2022-03-25

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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Pueblo County.