University Park Care Center
945 DESERT FLOWER BLVD, Pueblo, CO 81001
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How University Park Care Center Compares
University Park Care Center is a 180-bed for-profit nursing facility in Pueblo, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 180 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 60% occupied.
Among the 9 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Pueblo, the local average is 3.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 16.6% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 1.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (69% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask University Park Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing University Park Care Center with other nursing homes in Pueblo.
What keeps University Park Care Center's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help University Park Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 16.6% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help University Park Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is University Park Care Center's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 60% occupancy across 180 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at University Park Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains University Park Care Center's rating advantage in Pueblo?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.4 stars across 9 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Pueblo
Pueblo sits in Pueblo County, where adults 65 and older make up about 18.6% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 31,096 (18.6%)
- Median age
- 39.7 years
- Median household income
- $49,979
- Median home value
- $172,500
Demographics for Pueblo County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Pueblo.
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