Bear Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO
Bear Creek Senior Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO
Overview of Bear Creek Senior Living
Owned by S-H Forty-Nine Opco Ventures, Bear Creek Senior Living is a nursing home on the South Side of Colorado Springs. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several coverage options. The 45-bed home has operated for 45 years. Residents include those receiving general nursing care as well as individuals participating in the GLOW Memory Care program. The community also operates a dedicated Military Veterans Program.
The facility is at full occupancy. Residents receive an average of 3 hours and 9 minutes of nursing care each day. Registered nurses provide 1 hour and 14 minutes of care per resident daily. Nurse aides contribute 1 hour and 49 minutes. The average length of stay is 44 days, including those receiving rehabilitation services and short-term care, and that staffing structure supports residents recovering from acute events as well as those managing chronic conditions. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and 24-hour staffing are available.
Chef-prepared meals are part of daily life. A calendar of scheduled activities and outings supports resident engagement. Residents have access to beauty and salon services, a library, professionally led fitness programs, spiritual services, and scheduled transportation. The location’s Walk Score is 95. The neighborhood is one of the most walkable areas, making it easy to get around on foot.
State inspection records identified recurring themes involving medication management, fall prevention protocols, and care documentation practices. Families touring the home can ask how those areas are managed daily and about their safety practices.
45-bed community Rank #367 / 526Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 367th out of 526 homes in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 95 / 100 Rank #7 / 869Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 869 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
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About this community
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility (Medicare Only)
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065373
Bear Creek Senior Living is administered by Christine Ann Swanson.
Owner NameStellar Bear Creek, LLC
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Pets not allowed
Dining
Salon
Outings
Library
Laundry
Housekeeping
Scheduled Transportation
Fitness Center
Activities
Specific ProgramsAssisted Senior Living, GLOW Memory Care, Military Veterans Program, Exclusive Programs
Religious ServicesSpiritual services available
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 2021 · 5 years of data
26 deficiencies
4 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
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 2021 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
2 Better
Metrics better than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (35% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% below)
• Total deficiencies (35% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (19% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 26 | 40 | This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (26 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 35% better |
|
Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 6.5 | 8 | This facility has 19% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (6.5 vs. CO avg 8).↓ 19% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 4 | 5 | This facility has had 20% fewer total inspections than the Colorado average (4 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 20% fewer |
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| Bear Creek Senior Living | AL MC | Colorado Springs (Downtown) | 45
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45
CO AVG
76
Rank
#367 / 526 | No |
95
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95
CO AVG
51
Rank
#7 / 869 | - | A+ | Christine Ann Swanson | Stellar Bear Creek, LLC | - |
| Sunrise of University Park | AL MC RC | Colorado Springs (Northeast Colorado Springs) | - | Yes |
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Bear Creek Senior Living is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Bear Creek Senior Living
What neighborhood is Bear Creek Senior Living in?
Bear Creek Senior Living is in the Downtown neighborhood of COLORADO SPRINGS.
Who is the owner of Bear Creek Senior Living?
Bear Creek Senior Living is legally operated by Stellar Bear Creek, LLC, and administered by Christine Ann Swanson.
Is Bear Creek Senior Living in a walkable area?
Bear Creek Senior Living has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
How long has Bear Creek Senior Living been in business?
Bear Creek Senior Living has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Senior Living?
No, Bear Creek Senior Living has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Bear Creek Senior Living?
Christine Ann Swanson is the administrator of Bear Creek Senior Living.
How many beds does Bear Creek Senior Living have?
Bear Creek Senior Living has 45 beds.
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