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Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Morrison, CO
Entrance of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center Dining room with tables set for residents A cozy, well-furnished resident room with a bed and dining area Bright common area with seating and windows Interior of a cozy library with bookshelves and seating

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Morrison, CO
150 Spring St, Morrison, CO 80465 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home and memory care community operated by owner and manager June Richards in Morrison, Colorado. Serving the area for over six decades since its establishment in 1964, the facility provides short-term rehabilitation and long-term nursing care, plus respite services for families needing momentary support.

The community spotlights clinical support and hands-on care. A core focus is rehabilitation therapy, and the staff handles medication management for occupants. Beyond nursing services, the facility delivers on-site podiatry, dental, and audiology care, which can decrease the need for outside appointments. It coordinates with nearby urgent care services and sits roughly 5 and a half miles from CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital. Morrison is somewhat walkable, with a Walk Score of 36. Most trips in the area demand a car, though some nearby services are within walking reach. The neighborhood character is small-town and serene.

State inspections have noted repeating issues: supervision, medication management, staff training, and resident safety protocols. Families contemplating Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center must discuss how it has addressed these areas before deciding.

To learn about specific amenities, activities, dining options, current bed availability, staffing details, and pricing, one will want to contact the facility directly.

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By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #205 / 256Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 205th out of 256 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
36 / 100
Residents per day Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
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Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Since 2018 · 8 years of data These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes. 60 deficiencies 11 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2018 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (50% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Colorado average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (25% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 6040 This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (60 vs. CO avg 40).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 5.57.37 This facility has 25% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (5.5 vs. CO avg 7.37).↓ 25% better

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 115 This facility has had 120% more total inspections than the Colorado average (11 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 120% more

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Address 0.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Morrison's city center to Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 5.52 miles to nearest hospital (CommonSpirit St. Anthony Hospital)

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
MC
SNF
Littleton
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 93
Rank #222 / 233
94.0%
Facility 94.0%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #18 / 140
+28%
3.59
Facility 3.59
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #98 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +41%-7%
$7.8k
Facility $7.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #93 / 211
12
Facility 12
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #25 / 205
2.4
Facility 2.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #17 / 205
133A+
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 59
Rank #105 / 256
Lowell Healthcare, Inc
$5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #156 / 180
$3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #151 / 180
59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #89 / 180
65320
Cherrelyn Healthcare Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
NH
SNF
Littleton
190
Facility 190
CO AVG 93
Rank #7 / 233
88.4%
Facility 88.4%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #34 / 140
+21%
2.54
Facility 2.54
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #196 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ -13%-34%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
37
Facility 37
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #166 / 205
9.3
Facility 9.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #195 / 205
7168A+
78
Facility 78
CO AVG 59
Rank #67 / 256
Snh Co Tenant LLC
$20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #3 / 180
$13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $13.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #4 / 180
64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 64.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #44 / 180
65203
Life Care Center of Littleton ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
SNF
Littleton
120
Facility 120
CO AVG 93
Rank #43 / 233
86.8%
Facility 86.8%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #42 / 140
+18%
4.52
Facility 4.52
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #30 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +29%+17%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
26
Facility 26
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #124 / 205
8.7
Facility 8.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #188 / 205
1104A+
54
Facility 54
CO AVG 59
Rank #155 / 256
Arapahoe Ltc Investors, LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #20 / 180
$8.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility $8.9MFiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #24 / 180
58.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
Facility 58.7%Fiscal year ending 05/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #102 / 180
65370
Pearl Street Health and Rehabilitation Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
RC
SNF
Englewood
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 93
Rank #137 / 233
87.2%
Facility 87.2%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #40 / 140
+19%
3.46
Facility 3.46
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #118 / 203
 ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -40%-10%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
38
Facility 38
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #172 / 205
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #67 / 205
-71A+
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 59
Rank #58 / 256
-
$6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #144 / 180
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #165 / 180
41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #174 / 180
65208

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Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is located in Morrison, Colorado.
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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

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

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

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

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age —
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

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

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Is Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 36. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center?

No, Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center has a no-pet policy.

Has Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center had any deficiencies?

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center has had 60 reported deficiencies according to records from Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

Are there photos of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center?

Yes — there are 5 photos of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center?

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is located at 150 Spring St, Morrison, CO 80465.

What is the phone number of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center?

(303) 697-8105 will put you in contact with the team at Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center.

Is Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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