Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
CANON LODGE CARE CENTER
CANON CITY, CO · 60 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey August 13, 2025
CMS Certification Number 065217 · first certified September 1985
Ownership
Operated by LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA · For profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within CO
15 citations — more than 43% of the 210 certified nursing homes in CO. Compared within CO rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 3 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens January 2027 — about 4 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was August 2025. Facilities in CO are typically surveyed 17–24 months after the last one (median 19), measured over 177 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
3 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in CO, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the CO figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in CO | 16 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 11, 2019 | 5 |
| September 28, 2023 | 7 |
| August 13, 2025 | 3 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 3 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2023-09-28 |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | 2 | 2023-09-28 |
| K-0222 | 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. | 2 | 2025-08-13 |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | 1 | 2019-09-11 |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | 1 | 2023-09-28 |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | 1 | 2019-09-11 |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | 1 | 2023-09-28 |
What the citations cover
- Smoke Deficiencies 8
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 3
- Egress Deficiencies 2
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
- Other 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Smoke Deficiencies | 8 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 3 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
| Services Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
August 13, 2025 — 3 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 1, 2025) |
| K-0362 | Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (September 19, 2025) |
September 28, 2023 — 7 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0222 | 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. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0324 | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | Waiver has been granted (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0914 | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (December 6, 2023) |
September 11, 2019 — 5 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0345 | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2019) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 5, 2019) |
| K-0521 | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 14, 2019) |
| K-0712 | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2019) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (October 16, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.