Minnequa Medicenter

2701 California St, Pueblo CO, 81004

Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
Starting price

$1,700

For this area
$$$
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Minnequa Medicenter is a nursing home in Pueblo, CO, with 106 certified beds. In addition to being a nursing home, this facility provides assisted living care and has an independent living option. This facility may offer respite stays. If this is something you need, you will need to find out if there are any additional restrictions on this option. Minnequa Medicenter offers multiple therapy services to its residents, including occupational and physical therapists (in-house). In addition, access to a speech therapist is provided.

Costs at this community start at $1,700 and range up to $6,298 per month. The average price in the community is $6,298, which is greater than the average cost of $4,159 for nursing home care in the area. The cost of nursing home care in this area is less than the state average. If the resident needs other services, additional services may increase the monthly cost. This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.

When considering a nursing home, it's important to understand how much time nurses spend with each resident and what type of nurse provides care. The total time nurses spend with residents in this community is 2.4 hours daily per resident. This time is made up of 0.9 hours with licensed nurses (0.6 by an RN and 0.2 by an LPN) and 1.6 hours with non-licensed nurse aides.

Residents need to have a scheduled, structured activity every day. See our amenity list below for more information.

There are two hospitals within 25 miles of Minnequa Medicenter. The two closest hospitals are Centura Health-St Mary Corwin Medical Center, which is 0.8 miles away, and Parkview Medical Center Inc, which is 4.1 miles away.

This nursing home has an overall rating of 1, which means that it is in the bottom 20% of all facilities reviewed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The ratings for the staff of this facility are poor (rating of 1) and the quality ratings are average, with a rating of 1.

Some of the key amenities available at Minnequa Medicenter are:

  • Activity Center
  • Clubs & Communities
  • Outdoor Areas

For personalized guidance, current availability, and help scheduling a tour, call our senior living advisors at1 (844) 240-4458 or reach the community directly at(719) 561-1300

Pricing for Minnequa Medicenter

$4,159Avg. Local Starting Price
Minnequa Medicenter$1,700

Starting price

  • Within 25 Miles$4,533
  • In Colorado Springs-Pueblo$4,159
  • In CO$5,473

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Resident Review Score
5.8
|
Good
#7 in Pueblo, CO
Aggregated reviews in this score
Most Loved5
Loved0
Good0
Average1
Below Average5

Reviews

Residents and their families say:

This community has received positive feedback for its caring and attentive staff, who are frequently praised for their dedication and helpful nature. Residents and their families have reported a high level of satisfaction with the quality of care provided, including specialized treatments such as wound care, and the variety of activities available. The cleanliness of the facility and the quality and variety of food options have also been highlighted as significant strengths. Additionally, the community seems to have undergone positive changes under new ownership, addressing past concerns and improving its reputation.
Despite these positive aspects, there have been some criticisms regarding inconsistency in resident care services, specifically in scheduling showers and the quality of food not meeting everyone's expectations. However, these complaints are not pervasive across all reviews. The majority of comments suggest that the community is a welcoming place where residents feel safe, listened to, and well-cared for, which often extends to their families feeling at home and informed about their loved ones' care. The effort to resolve issues promptly when they arise has been particularly appreciated, ensuring that residents' concerns are taken seriously and addressed effectively.

AI generated summary of real reviews

ANNUAL DATA

Minnequa Medicenter

Availability

Each community has a certified number of beds that are available.

certified beds

106
93.1

Local Avg

Ratings

User ratings are a trustworthy source of information about a community.

overall

1
2.6

Local Avg

health inspection

2
2.5

Local Avg

quality

2
3.6

Local Avg

staff

1
2.8

Local Avg

Incidents

Incidents within a community must be reported and documented.

facility reported

0
0.4

Local Avg

infection control citations

0
1.5

Local Avg

fines

1
4.5

Local Avg

amount of fines

$18,769
$50,702

Local Avg

Staff Hours (per resident per day)

licensed staff hours

0
1.4

Local Avg

total nurse hours

0
3.3

Local Avg

weekend nurse hours

0
3.2

Local Avg

weekend rn hours

0
0.6

Local Avg

Staff Turnover (per year)

nursing staff

0
58.2

Local Avg

registered nurses

0
58.8

Local Avg

administrators who left

0
0.7

Local Avg

Facility Details

  • Legal name

    DESERT WILLOW HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER

  • Ownership type

    For profit - Limited Liability company

  • Federal Provider Number

    65229

  • Provider SSA county code

    500

  • Certification

    Medicare and Medicaid

  • Medicaid start date

    April 01, 1986

  • Type of council

    Resident

  • Ownership change in last 12 months

    No

  • Health inspection in last 2 years

    No

  • Located in hospital

    No

  • Continuing Care Retirement Community

    No

Amenities

Minnequa Medicenter

Activity Center
Clubs & Communities
Outdoor Areas

Complaints

0 Payment Denials

0 Total Incidents Reported

12 Total Deficiencies Reported

$1950 In Fines Imposed

1 Penalties Imposed

1 Total Fines Imposed

3 Health Complaint Deficiencies

8 Total Complaints Reported

9 Health Standard Deficiencies

Occupancy

115 Total Units

81 Current Occupants

Activities & Fitness

Activity Centre

Clubs & Communities

Library & Computer Lounge

Accommodations

Cable TV

Outdoor Areas

Care

Cardiac Care

Diabetic

Hospice

Memory Care

Nurses

Occupational Therapy

Offers Resident/family Counciling

Pain Management

Speech Therapy

Additional Features

Certified By Medicare And Medicaid

Medicare Participant Since 04/01/1986

Hospitals

Haven Behavioral War Heroes Hospital

1008 Minnequa Avenue Suite 6100

Distance: 0.8 miles

Centura Health-St Mary Corwin Medical Center

1008 Minnequa Ave

Distance: 0.8 miles

Parkview Medical Center Inc

400 W 16Th Street

Distance: 4.1 miles

Churches

Christian Evangelical Church-God

2803 East Orman Avenue, Pueblo

Distance: 0.3 miles

Shammash Ariel Messianic Synagogue

2612 South Prairie Avenue, Pueblo

Distance: 0.9 miles

Rocky Mountain Baptist Church

2901 O Neal Avenue, Pueblo

Distance: 1.0 miles

Resident Review Score
8
|
Loved
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