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HomeColoradoBear Creek Senior Living

Bear Creek Senior Living

1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 809047193291774
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
45
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $6,614

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 45 certified beds with an average of 38.3 residents per day (85% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 4 deficiencies (inspected May 6, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $6,614 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.37 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 41.2%

Bear Creek Senior Living is a 4-star Medicare certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colorado with 45 certified beds. It has been operating since 1999. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
45
Avg Residents/Day
38.3
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 2, 1999
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
El Paso
Last Inspection
May 6, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4
Weighted Score
36.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (13)

F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: May 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: May 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0883Potential for Harm

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

Survey: May 6, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0623Potential for Harm

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0626Potential for Harm

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Survey: Jan 30, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jan 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Nov 4, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$6,614
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineJan 30, 2025
$6,614

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.81 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.35 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.21 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.37 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.96 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.2%
RN Turnover
25.0%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (1)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
Ownership Data Not AvailableN/AN/A

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Bear Creek Senior Living?▾
Bear Creek Senior Living has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Bear Creek Senior Living had any health inspection violations?▾
Bear Creek Senior Living had 4 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 6, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $6,614 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Bear Creek Senior Living?▾
Bear Creek Senior Living provides 3.37 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.21 RN hours, 0.35 LPN hours, and 1.81 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.2%.
How many beds does Bear Creek Senior Living have?▾
Bear Creek Senior Living has 45 certified beds with an average of 38.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 85% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Bear Creek Senior Living?▾
Yes, there are 19 other nursing homes in Colorado Springs, Colorado with an average rating of 3/5. You can compare all facilities on the Colorado Springs nursing homes page.