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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 45 Rank #357 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 357th out of 516 homes we track 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.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.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
7 years
Walk Score Info Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #7 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 7th out of 838 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.
95 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility (Medicare Only)
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065373

Ownership & Operating Entity

Bear Creek Senior Living is administered by Christine Ann Swanson.

Owner NameStellar Bear Creek, LLC

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

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

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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 2021 · 5 years of data These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 26 deficiencies 4 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 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 (12% 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. 2640 This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (26 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 35% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.57.37 This facility has 12% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (6.5 vs. CO avg 7.37).↓ 12% 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. 45 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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Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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IL
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128
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Yes
77
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Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Kelli ChildsWinslow Court (Cocswc) LLCPrivate pay
Sunny Vista Living Center
AL
IL
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NH
SNF
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116
Facility 116
CO AVG 74
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Yes
95
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-A+Stephen DownsSunny Vista Living Center-
Brookdale Broadmoor
AL
MC
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89
Facility 89
CO AVG 74
Rank #203 / 516
Yes
51
Facility 51
CO AVG 53
Rank #458 / 838
Studio / 1 BedC+Amy CurtisEmerikeyt Lo Of Broadmoor LLCPrivate pay
Brookdale Monument Valley Park
AL
MC
Colorado Springs
75
Facility 75
CO AVG 74
Rank #248 / 516
Yes
81
Facility 81
CO AVG 53
Rank #97 / 838
Studio / 2 BedA+Lorelei BroxsonBrookdale Place Of Colorado Springs LLCPrivate pay
Bear Creek Senior Living
AL
MC
Colorado Springs
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 74
Rank #357 / 516
No
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 53
Rank #7 / 838
-A+Christine Ann SwansonStellar Bear Creek, LLC-

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Colorado

Bear Creek Senior Living is located in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Senior Living

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.

Has Bear Creek Senior Living had any deficiencies?

Bear Creek Senior Living has had 26 reported deficiencies according to records from Colorado Dept. of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE).

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