Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO

Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO

Overview of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Situated on South 21st Street, Colorado Springs, CO, Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living is an eminent senior living community providing a spectrum of living options including independent living, assisted living, memory care, short-term care, and skilled nursing. Featuring spacious and well-made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, seniors enjoy a luxurious and secure retirement. Reach your full potential with the highest quality of care and assistance from a kind and well-trained team of Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living.

Bear Creek Assisted and Senior Living doubles its efforts to provide seniors with the proper support they need with various levels of care offered. With several activities to participate in inside and outside the campus, residents enjoy new endeavors and relive old hobbies. Treat yourself to restaurant-style dining that satisfies your dietary requirements and preferences. The community is a haven for seniors to live their golden years in comfort and luxury.

(719) 329-1774

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 1h 13m per day ▲ 46% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 21m per day ▼ 49% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 49m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 58m per day ▼ 10% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 2m per day ▼ 60% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 46m per day ▲ 28% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Types of Care at Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care
Walk Score
Walk Score: 33 / 100 Rank #651 / 874Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 651st out of 874 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

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Quality of care over time

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

Short-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 30.1%
48% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 16.4%
28% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 62.2%
16% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.2%
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 50.6%

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

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Places of interest near Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

Address 3.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Colorado Springs's city center to Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.19 miles to nearest hospital (Living Rose Wellness)

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Financial Assistance for
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Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living is located in Colorado Springs, 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).
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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
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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).
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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 Assisted & Senior Living

What neighborhood is Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living in?

Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living is in the Villa de Mesa neighborhood.

Is Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living in a walkable area?

Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living has a walk score of 33. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are there photos of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living?

Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living is located at 1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

What is the phone number of Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living?

(719) 329-1774 will put you in contact with the team at Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living.

Is Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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