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Life Care Center of Stonegate

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

15720 Garden Plaza Dr, Parker, CO 80134120 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CO CDPHE — view official record
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.2/5

based on 314 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is visually beautiful and offers strong rehabilitation therapy, making it a popular choice for short-term recovery. However, due to consistent reports of medication errors and slow response times, we strongly advise families to maintain a daily presence to monitor care and ensure medications are administered correctly.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

314 reviews on Google
Life Care Center of Stonegate is a visually impressive, modern facility that many families praise for its cleanliness, welcoming atmosphere, and dedicated rehabilitation staff. However, the facility faces serious, recurring reports of neglect, medication errors, and significant understaffing, particularly during night shifts and weekends. Families should weigh the high-quality physical environment against these critical concerns regarding patient safety and responsiveness.

Quality Themes

Tap a score for details
Food6.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds3.0MemoryN/AComms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Modern, clean, and well-decorated facility
  • Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
  • Friendly and welcoming front-desk and administrative staff
  • Responsive and compassionate nursing care (noted by many)

Concerns

  • Slow or non-existent response to call buttons (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to neglect or delayed care (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor communication with family members (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

2344.32023(7)4.12024(69)4.42025(59)4.92026(34)

Distribution · 169 analyzed

5
127
4
17
3
0
2
7
1
18

How They Respond to Reviews

93%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1It is wonderful to see how much the management engages with the community through their responses; how do you typically keep families updated on a loved one's daily progress or changes in care?
  • 2The facility looks very modern and well-maintained; what kind of daily activities or social programs are available to keep residents engaged and active?
  • 3We are very interested in the therapy programs mentioned by others; could you tell us more about how your physical and occupational therapy teams work with new residents?
  • 4How does the nursing team manage call button responses during the night shifts to ensure residents get help promptly if they need it?
  • 5What specific protocols do you have in place for medication management to ensure everything is administered accurately and on schedule?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency after hours, what is the process for notifying the family and coordinating with outside doctors?

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Key Review Excerpts

The staff here was remarkable in their attitudes..friendly and helpful. I only visited someone there.

Visitor · 2026★★★★★

The facility does not look like a traditional nursing home. The inside and outside are well maintained and decorated to convey a welcoming atmosphere. The staff are courteous, caring, and responsive to my wife’s needs.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★★

My Dad has been here about two weeks now and everything has been very good. He likes the food and the staff has been great.

Rehab patient's family · 2025★★★★★
Source: 314 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.38hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.59hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
53%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
52%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

11

measures

Worse Than Avg

4

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.6%
Better than Avg
Here
4.6%
US
15.4%
CO
20.0%
Douglas
17.3%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.3%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.3%
US
19.5%
CO
11.3%
Douglas
17.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility85.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
85.2%
US
95.5%
CO
94.7%
Douglas
93.7%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility18.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
18.4%
US
12.1%
CO
8.5%
Douglas
8.9%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.5%
Better than Avg
Here
19.5%
US
19.4%
CO
21.7%
Douglas
23.9%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility11.1%
Better than Avg
Here
11.1%
US
14.4%
CO
13.8%
Douglas
15.0%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility91.8%
Better than Avg
Here
91.8%
US
81.8%
CO
76.3%
Douglas
80.9%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.0%
Better than Avg
Here
80.0%
US
79.7%
CO
75.6%
Douglas
79.8%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.6%
Better than Avg
Here
0.6%
US
1.6%
CO
1.5%
Douglas
1.7%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (8.8)
8 complaint-triggered
$23,635 in fines

Families have filed reports leading to 8 complaint-triggered deficiencies, including recent concerns about accident prevention and medication errors. The facility shows recurring issues with fire safety systems, medication management, and accident prevention that persist across multiple surveys from 2022 to 2025. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Aug 25, 2025Complaint
2
0689Actual 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.

0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Oct 3, 2024Complaint
5
0760Actual harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0561Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0684Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0940Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.

Oct 3, 2024Routine
6
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.

0686Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0511Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Dec 13, 2023Complaint
1
0585Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Apr 13, 2023Routine
22
0343Potential for harm · Widespread

Smoke Deficiencies

Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.

0036Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

0037Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

0039Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

0291Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

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.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0906Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure gas cylinders are properly stored.

0211Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0372Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0927Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

0679Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0689Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

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 · PatternCorrected

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 · PatternCorrected

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.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0943Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

Jan 6, 2022Routine
7
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.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 25, 2025

$17,342

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment

5total
Aug 13, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

May 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 8, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 20, 2024Follow-up
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Dec 6, 2024Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Life Care Center of Stonegate

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 133 of 194

Ownership & Management

Owners

Developers Investment Company II, INC

Owner · Organization

Preston, Forrest

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Bettura, JulieManaging Control - Governing BodySchmidt, DerekManaging Control - Governing BodySylvain, ThomasManaging Control - Governing BodyCross, CindyOfficer / DirectorHenry, TerryOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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