University Park Care Center in Pueblo, CO

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University Park Care Center in Pueblo, CO

University Park Care Center is a nursing home community in Pueblo, CO.

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945 Desert Flower Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81001

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 122 reviews
5 stars
90
4 stars
15
3 stars
0
2 stars
5
1 stars
12

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Overall Review of University Park Care Center

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Staff communication varies by family

Families mention both responsive updates and frustrating communication gaps.

Some families say the team keeps them informed when issues come up and communicates in a caring way. Others report problems reaching staff, delayed resolution, or a lack of clear policies for contacting the facility after move-in. A family also asked for more condition updates, while another wanted a handbook for relatives on procedures and how to raise concerns. Overall, the feedback suggests communication can depend on the situation and who families connect with.

common 3 reviews mention this

Activities are a bright spot

Residents and visitors describe regular scheduled activities.

Several reviews mention that there are lots of activities scheduled, including opportunities to do things while visiting or during rehab. One visitor highlights the activities director and how well the activities were handled, and another describes the facility involving the family in activities and care. Even with critiques elsewhere, the activity programming shows up consistently in positive comments.

common 12 reviews mention this

Cleanliness is commonly praised

Many residents and visitors describe the facility as clean.

A number of reviewers point to cleanliness in rooms and common areas, including comments about the building not smelling like other care homes and the facility being clean and organized. Some also mention specific room cleanliness during visits. At the same time, there are also negative reports that describe pest issues, dust and webbing, and an unkept room. Taken together, cleanliness appears to be a frequent talking point, with the experience not consistent across reviews.

common 4 reviews mention this

Safety and respect come up often

Residents’ safety and dignity are central to many reviews.

Positive feedback frequently frames the experience as safe, with staff treating residents with dignity and helping families feel at ease. A reviewer also says they felt their loved one was cared for with kindness and gentleness. On the negative side, some reviews argue residents were not safe, including claims of serious care failures and understaffing-related concerns. Overall, reviews strongly tie safety to both day-to-day care and trust in the staff.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Care quality concerns appear in some reviews

A minority of reviews raise concerns about medication, feeding, and staffing.

Several negative reviews describe missed meals or medications, difficulty getting help, and problems getting residents checked or properly cared for. Others mention equipment or treatment issues during rehab, along with claims that care was not adjusted to residents’ needs. One review also points to behavioral and interpersonal problems, including rude conduct and alleged neglect toward residents. While many reviews are positive about care, these critiques are specific enough that they stand out as recurring risk areas for families reading carefully.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 180 resident community capacity 180 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Respite or short term stays offered Respite or short term stays offered
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • Pueblo Memorial (5 miles away) Pueblo Memorial (5 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Hospice care Hospice care
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Physicians

  • Pueblo County Family Service Center (0.2 miles)
  • Urology Consultants, PC (0.3 miles)
  • University Family Medicine Center PC (0.3 miles)
  • Asthma & Allergy Associates PC (0.4 miles)
  • Rocky Mountain Eye Center (0.5 miles)
  • Student Health Services (0.8 miles)
  • Bradley W Smith Do PLL (1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Riverside Bar and Grill (0.4 miles)
  • Subway (0.4 miles)
  • 3 Margaritas Pueblo (1.1 miles)
  • Ruby Tuesday (1.2 miles)
  • Golden Corral (1.2 miles)
  • Applebee's (1.2 miles)
  • Olive Garden (1.2 miles)

Hospitals

  • Pueblo Surgery Center (0.5 miles)
  • Children's Hospital (1.3 miles)
  • Open Mri of Pueblo (1.8 miles)
  • Association-Independent Dentst (1.9 miles)
  • I Care Vision Center (2 miles)
  • Parkview Health System (2.2 miles)
  • Cmhip Hsfi (2.5 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.9 miles)
  • King Soopers Pharmacy (1.1 miles)
  • NuVue Dispensary (1.3 miles)
  • Omnicare (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.5 miles)
  • Sav-On Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • Albertsons Pharmacy (1.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Cinemark Tinseltown Pueblo (1.1 miles)
  • Cinemark Tinseltown Pueblo (1.1 miles)

Transportation

  • Budget Car Rental (1.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Proclaimers (1.3 miles)
  • Victory World Outreach of Pueblo (1.5 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (1.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (1.9 miles)

Parks

  • Mineral Palace Park (2.1 miles)

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