Bear Creek Senior Living

Bear Creek Senior Living is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Senior Living is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Senior Living

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904-4207 View Map

Bear Creek Senior Living is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Senior Living is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Bear Creek Senior Living
Bear Creek Senior Living is an award-winning senior living community located in West Windsor Township, NJ. It offers assisted living and memory care services tailored to individual needs. The community features a range of amenities and a vibrant calendar of activities to enhance residents' quality of life.
(719) 329-1774

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.14/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Smaller home

May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Total beds 45

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Colorado
Occupancy rate 240.5%
Residents per day (avg) 41
Occupancy rate
240.5%
Residents per day (avg)
41

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

22% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 27 days

Private pay

76% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Medicaid

2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.8M
Operating loss
-$843.5K
Proprietary home Other
Home revenue
$12,820,998.00
Operating loss
$-843,498.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.6M
43.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.1M
Total costs $13.7M
Bed community size
45-bed community
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
SNF (Medicare Only)

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 065373

Ownership & operating entity

Bear Creek Senior Living is administrated by Swanson, Christine Ann.

Owner name: STELLAR BEAR CREEK, LLC

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

Chef-Prepared Dining
Beauty and Salon Services
Events and Outings
Library
Laundry and Linen Services
Housekeeping
Spiritual services
Medication management
Scheduled Transportation Services
Professionally-led Fitness Programs.

Programs & Activities

Activities
Vibrant calendar of scheduled activities and events.
Specific Programs
Assisted Senior Living, GLOW Memory Care, Military Veterans Program, Activities & Events, Exclusive Programs, Community Blog, Senior Living Library.
Religious Services
Spiritual services available.

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Chef-prepared dining with a vibrant calendar of scheduled activities and events.

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado Springs

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs
34
No
A+
66
BECKMAN, ROBERT
91.7%
$10,316,885.00
$3,083,282.00
29.9%
26.70
5/5
5.5037
5/5
5/5
5/5
-
-
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs
110
No
A+
63
ZABOJNIK, VANESSA
71.7%
$12,725,743.00
$6,469,697.00
50.8%
85.60
5/5
4.0485
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
-
Bear Creek Senior Living
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

CO 80904-4207
45
No
-
-
S-H FORTY-NINE OPCO VENTURES LLC
240.5%
$12,785,321.00
$5,573,021.00
43.6%
41.40
4/5
3.1422
4/5
4/5
3/5
2
-
Liberty Heights
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Colorado Springs
92
Yes
-
40
CCRC OPS MB1-T LLC
95.2%
$18,826,256.00
$7,492,142.00
39.8%
37.70
4/5
4.5115
3/5
5/5
4/5
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Colonial Health and Rehab Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Colorado Springs
80
No
A+
65
-
86.8%
$11,648,540.00
$4,145,428.00
35.6%
74.20
1/5
3.1891
2/5
1/5
1/5
1
-

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Address COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904-4207

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

89
Total Staff
59
Employees
30
Contractors
15,047
Total Hours (Quarter)
25
Avg Staff/Day
6.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse177.3 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse48.9 No
Certified Nursing Assistant366.7 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
59 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Therapy Services
20 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Other Services
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
15.4%
of total hours from contractors
2,316 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 7 Registered Nurse: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 5 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 5 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant297365,52591100%6.7
Registered Nurse161173,04891100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse4041,1928593%8.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist3039458391%7.4
Physical Therapy Aide0556146571%5.1
Speech Language Pathologist0555536369%6
Administrator1015206571%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1125026066%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant0335017380%4.7
Nurse Practitioner1014645864%8
Dental Services Staff1014165257%8
Qualified Social Worker0223166268%4.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0551815257%3.3
Medication Aide/Technician2021662224%6.9
Other Dietary Services Staff101941415%6.7
Medical Director0111233%4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
17% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Jan 2025

Total Health citations 13
48% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 24.8

3.25 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 11 citations
Complaint investigations 2 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations 2
5% below Colorado average
Colorado average: 2.1
Moderate Health citations 11

Minor Health citations 0
Citations history (last 3 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Jan 30, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 06, 2024
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation May 06, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Part of: Stellar Senior Living
Resident Census by Payment Source
31 Total Residents
Medicare 3 (9.7%)
Private Pay/Other 28 (90.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
CCRC
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 9.6
6% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score 21.6
15% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 27.3%
70% above Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 9.4%
45% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 28.2%
21% above Colorado average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 3.1%
6% below Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 1.5%
61% below Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 2.2%
55% above Colorado average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 4.7%
34% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.2%
46% below Colorado average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 78.1%
16% below Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 88.9%
6% below Colorado average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 6.7%
28% above Colorado average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 20.1%

74% worse than Colorado average
Antipsychotic medication increase 2.5%

80% worse than Colorado average
Influenza Vaccine 25.6%

66% worse than Colorado average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $27K
This home paid 33% less in fines than the state average.
Colorado average: $40K
Number of Fines 2
This home received 10% fewer fines than the state average.
Colorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials 0
This home had 100% fewer payment denials than the state average.
Colorado average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jan 30, 2025
$7K
Civil Money Penalty Jan 26, 2023
$20K

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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