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Canon Lodge Care Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

905 Harding Ave, Canon City, CO 8121260 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CO CDPHE — view official record
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.6/5

based on 82 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Canon Lodge is widely praised for its compassionate nursing staff and clean, home-like environment, making it a strong contender for long-term care. However, families should be aware of potential inconsistencies in administrative professionalism and weekend responsiveness; we recommend asking specifically about their night-shift staffing ratios and weekend therapy protocols during your tour.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

82 reviews on Google
Canon Lodge Care Center receives high praise for its compassionate, friendly staff and clean, welcoming environment, with many families noting that their loved ones feel well-cared for. However, some reviewers report significant concerns regarding administrative staff behavior and inconsistent responsiveness to patient needs, particularly during nights and weekends. While many families are highly satisfied, others have highlighted specific lapses in rehabilitation planning and basic care requests.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms7.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Warm, attentive, and friendly nursing staff
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Strong communication with families
  • Compassionate end-of-life and long-term care

Concerns

  • Unprofessional or rude behavior from front desk/reception staff (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Inconsistent responsiveness to call lights and patient needs, especially at night (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Delays in rehabilitation evaluations and therapy services on weekends/holidays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 84 analyzed

5
71
4
5
3
0
2
2
1
6

How They Respond to Reviews

100%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents?
  • 2With the current staffing levels, what is the typical protocol for ensuring call lights are answered promptly, especially during the overnight hours?
  • 3Given the recent health inspection findings, what specific steps is the leadership team taking to improve clinical oversight and compliance?
  • 4How do you ensure that rehabilitation and therapy services remain consistent for residents, particularly over weekends and holidays?
  • 5We’ve heard wonderful things about the warmth of your nursing staff; how do you foster that culture of compassion across all departments, including the front office?
  • 6What does a typical social calendar look like for residents here, and how do you encourage participation for those who might be more introverted?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff are what make this place shine. Of the 15 or so folks I've had the pleasure of meeting and interacting with in person, I can say that, without exception, every. Single. Individual was kind, courteous, knowledgeable, and went out of their way to make my Mom (a new guest) feel as comfortable, welcome, and happy as she can be in her new home.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

My mom went here for rehab and fell in love with the staff and facility. She could go to Assisted Living but has chosen to stay here to live because she feels loved and respected!

Long-term resident's family · 2019★★★★★

The staff is super friendly and willing to answer every question we had. The facility had a nice clean scent instead of a hospital smell. Residents appeared to be happy and well taken care of.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★
Source: 82 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.19hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.67hrs
89%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
56%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
42%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 16 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

3

measures

Mixed Results

4

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.3%
Better than Avg
Here
7.3%
US
19.5%
CO
11.3%
Fremont
13.9%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
17.5%
US
15.5%
CO
20.0%
Fremont
29.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.4%
Better than Avg
Here
97.4%
US
93.4%
CO
93.6%
Fremont
88.0%
🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.0%
US
19.4%
CO
21.7%
Fremont
21.2%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.8%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
4.8%
US
12.1%
CO
8.5%
Fremont
3.8%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.9%
US
15.3%
CO
14.4%
Fremont
15.1%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility92.1%
Better than Avg
Here
92.1%
US
81.8%
CO
76.3%
Fremont
64.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
CO
1.5%
Fremont
2.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

7deficiencies
Near state avg (8.8)
6 complaint-triggered

Canon Lodge Care Center shows a concerning pattern with families filing multiple complaint reports that resulted in deficiencies related to abuse protection, pain management, and care planning. The facility has recurring issues across fire safety systems, medication management, and resident care that persist across multiple surveys from 2019 to 2025. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated violations in critical safety areas warrant careful consideration during your visit.

Aug 13, 2025Routine
9
0222Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0552Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

0628Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Aug 13, 2025Complaint
1
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

Dec 4, 2024Complaint
5
0660Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0676Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0661Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

0697Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

0742Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide 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.

Sep 28, 2023Routine
15
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0914Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0565Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0838Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

0883Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0324Potential for harm · Isolated

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0947Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Sep 11, 2019Routine
10
0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0726Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment

5total
3deficiencies
Jan 24, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jan 24, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 4, 2024Complaint
N/A0000 & 1014

A licensure survey prompted by complaint #CO38702 was completed on 12/2/24 to 12/4/24. One deficiency was cited. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure qualified social services staff was employed to meet the social and emotional needs of the residents.Specifically, the facility failed to employ a qualified social worker. Findings include:I. Staff interviewsThe social service director (SSD) was interviewed on 12/4/24 at approximately 11:30 a.m. The SSD said she had recently started working at the facility in February 2024. She said she was not a licensed social worker and did not have a college degree. She said she did not have a social work consultant who worked with her at the facility. The nursing home administrator (NHA) was interviewed on 12/5/24 at 5:20 p.m. The NHA said she was newly hired at the facility. She said she was not aware the SSD was not a qualified social worker. She said she was aware of the state regulation which required the social services department to have a qualified social worker with a degree in social work or a closely related field. The NHA said the regional vice president (RVP) was contacting social work consultants (during the survey).

Dec 4, 2024Complaint
N/A0000, 0660, 0661 and 3 more

A survey prompted by #CO35472, #CO37019 and #CO38263 was conducted on 12/2/24 to 12/4/24. Five deficiencies were cited. Based on interviews and record reviews, the facility failed to ensure an effective discharge planning process for three (#8, #6 and #7) out of four residents reviewed out of 14 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to:-Ensure the discharge planning process was documented in Resident #8, Resident #6 and Resident #7' s medical record; and, -Ensure the interdisciplinary team was involved in the discharge planning process for Resident #8, Resident #6 and Resident #7.Findings include:I. Resident #8A. Resident statusResident #8, age 76, was admitted on 5/30/24 and discharged home on 9/4/24. According to the September 2024 CPO diagnoses included retention of urine, hypertensi.. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that residents requiring treatments and services for mental disorders or psychosocial adjustment difficulties received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practicable mental and psychosocial well being for two (#2 and #4) of four residents reviewed out of 14 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to provide mental health counseling services for Resident #2 and Resident #4.Findings include:I. Facility policy and procedureThe Behavioral Health Services policy, reviewed on 9/6/24, was received from the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 12/4/24 at .. Based on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to provide care and services for an activity of daily living (ADL) for four (#13, #5, #9 and #14) out of five residents reviewed out of 14 sample residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure meal assistance was provided for Resident #5, Resident #9, Resident #13 and Resident #14, who required physical assistance and encouragement with food intake. Findings include: I. Resident #13A. Resident statusResident #13, age 77, was admitted on 3/11/22 and re-admitted on 10/20/22. According to the December 2024 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses include Turner Syndrome (absence of one X chromosome in females, .. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the discharge summary was complete for two (#7 and #8) of three residents reviewed for discharge out of 14 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to ensure completed discharge summaries were completed and included a recapitulation of the resident' s stay for Resident #7 and Resident #8. Findings include:I. Resident #7A. Resident statusResident #7, age 80, was admitted on 8/7/24 and discharged home on 8/21/24.. According to the August 2024 computerized physician orders (CPO), diagnoses included bilateral hip osteoarthritis and bilateral total hip replacement.Based on a health status note on 8.. Based on record review and interviews, the facility failed to manage pain in the manner consistent with professional standards of practice for one (#11) of four residents reviewed for pain out of 14 sample residents.Specifically, the facility failed to ensure Resident #11' s pain was managed appropriately and consistently to meet the resident' s stated level of acceptable pain. Findings include: I. Facility policy and procedureThe Pain Assessment and Management policy, reviewed 9/5/24, was received from the nursing home administrator (NHA) on 12/4/24 at 1:01 p.m., read in pertinent part, "Based on the comprehensive assessment of a resident, this facility must ensure that residents receiv..

Feb 12, 2024Routine
N/A0884

Based on record review, the facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention' s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) during a seven-day period that reporting was required by regulation.The CDC submitted data from the NHSN to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Based on review of that data, CMS determined that between 02/05/2024 and 02/11/2024, the facility did not report complete information to NHSN about COVID-19 in the standardized format and frequency as specified by CMS and the CDC. This failure to report has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents residing in the facility.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Canon Lodge Care Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Life Care Centers of America

Chain Size

194 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.5/5 · Rank 114 of 194

Ownership & Management

Owners

Developers Investment Company INC

Owner · Organization

Key personnel

Irene, JillManaging Control - Governing BodyLoveless, DawnManaging Control - Governing BodySchmidt, DerekManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorHenry, TerryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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