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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.
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About this community
Bear Creek Senior Living is administered by Christine Ann Swanson.
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.
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• Total deficiencies (35% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (12% below)
Deficiencies
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Total deficiencies
| 26 | 40 | This facility has 35% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (26 vs. CO avg 40).↓ 35% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
| 6.5 | 7.37 | 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
| This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
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Total inspections
| 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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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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| Winslow Court Retirement Community | AL IL | Colorado Springs | 128
Facility
128
CO AVG
74
Rank
#64 / 516 | Yes |
77
Facility
77
CO AVG
53
Rank
#136 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | Kelli Childs | Winslow Court (Cocswc) LLC | Private pay |
| Sunny Vista Living Center | AL IL MC NH SNF | Colorado Springs | 116
Facility
116
CO AVG
74
Rank
#91 / 516 | Yes |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
53
Rank
#7 / 838 | - | A+ | Stephen Downs | Sunny Vista Living Center | - |
| Brookdale Broadmoor | AL MC | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 89
Facility
89
CO AVG
74
Rank
#203 / 516 | Yes |
51
Facility
51
CO AVG
53
Rank
#458 / 838 | Studio / 1 Bed | C+ | Amy Curtis | Emerikeyt Lo Of Broadmoor LLC | Private 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 Bed | A+ | Lorelei Broxson | Brookdale Place Of Colorado Springs LLC | Private 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 Swanson | Stellar Bear Creek, LLC | - |
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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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