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Best Nursing Homes in Colorado Springs, CO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 25 nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in CO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 3.1/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado Springs (Metro Area)

The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

17 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data

The Center at Centennial
NH
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #237 / 533
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #2 / 221
+29%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+14%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #97 / 221
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #73 / 221
371-
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 51
Rank #535 / 872
The Medical Center LLC
$15.1M
Facility $15.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #12 / 221
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #34 / 221
60.3%
Facility 60.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #210 / 221
65390
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 76
Rank #78 / 533
71.7%
Facility 71.7%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #140 / 221
-6%
4.05
Facility 4.05
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+5%+5%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #170 / 221
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #49 / 221
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #64 / 221
-91A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 51
Rank #328 / 872
Vanessa Zabojnik
$10.4M
Facility $10.4M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #86 / 221
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #68 / 221
72.1%
Facility 72.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #65 / 221
65356
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 76
Rank #408 / 533
91.7%
Facility 91.7%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #26 / 221
+20%
5.50
Facility 5.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #14 / 215
+19%+43%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 221
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 221
-31A+
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #284 / 872
Robert Beckman
$7.1M
Facility $7.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #133 / 221
$3.6M
Facility $3.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #175 / 221
50.8%
Facility 50.8%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #189 / 221
65407
Liberty Heights
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
Colorado Springs (Northgate)
60
Facility 60
CO AVG 76
Rank #303 / 533
95.2%
Facility 95.2%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #8 / 221
+24%
4.51
Facility 4.51
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #32 / 215
+17%+17%
$39.0k
Facility $39.0k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #172 / 221
13
Facility 13
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #35 / 221
4.3
Facility 4.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #76 / 221
-38-
40
Facility 40
CO AVG 51
Rank #574 / 872
Ccrc Ops Mb1-T LLC
$18.7M
Facility $18.7M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #57 / 221
$8.7M
Facility $8.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #41 / 221
46.4%
Facility 46.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #68 / 221
65305
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 76
Rank #372 / 533
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #29 / 221
+20%
3.96
Facility 3.96
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #66 / 215
+3%+3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 221
1.7
Facility 1.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #5 / 221
-43-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 51
Rank #525 / 872
Madison Partners Inc
$5.1M
Facility $5.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #202 / 221
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #207 / 221
52.4%
Facility 52.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #136 / 221
65198
Mt St Francis Nursing Center
NH
Colorado Springs (Northwest Colorado Springs)
110
Facility 110
CO AVG 76
Rank #108 / 533
94.5%
Facility 94.5%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #10 / 221
+24%
4.69
Facility 4.69
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #27 / 215
+64%+21%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
20
Facility 20
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #92 / 221
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 221
-96-
3
Facility 3
CO AVG 51
Rank #841 / 872
Centura Health Corporation
$12.4M
Facility $12.4M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #60 / 221
$6.3M
Facility $6.3M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #53 / 221
50.5%
Facility 50.5%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #98 / 221
65325
Fountain View Health and Rehabilitation
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
90
Facility 90
CO AVG 76
Rank #198 / 533
91.5%
Facility 91.5%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #29 / 221
+20%
2.68
Facility 2.68
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #201 / 215
+4%-31%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
17
Facility 17
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #68 / 221
5.7
Facility 5.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #142 / 221
189-
58
Facility 58
CO AVG 51
Rank #384 / 872
-
$9.1M
Facility $9.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #97 / 221
$4.9M
Facility $4.9M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #133 / 221
54.3%
Facility 54.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #167 / 221
65172
Falcon Heights Health and Rehabilitation
NH
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
107
Facility 107
CO AVG 76
Rank #131 / 533
73.1%
Facility 73.1%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #136 / 221
-4%
2.65
Facility 2.65
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #201 / 215
-10%-31%
$6.1k
Facility $6.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #88 / 221
35
Facility 35
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #170 / 221
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #175 / 221
490-
49
Facility 49
CO AVG 51
Rank #493 / 872
Tafkar LLC
$8.1M
Facility $8.1M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #103 / 221
$4.5M
Facility $4.5M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #153 / 221
55.9%
Facility 55.9%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #180 / 221
65168
Colonial Health and Rehab Center
NH
AL
Colorado Springs (Northeast Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #237 / 533
48.8%
Facility 48.8%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #186 / 221
-36%
3.19
Facility 3.19
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #158 / 215
-52%-17%
$24.5k
Facility $24.5k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #146 / 221
36
Facility 36
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #176 / 221
9.0
Facility 9.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #209 / 221
339A+
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 51
Rank #301 / 872
-
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #112 / 221
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #156 / 221
61.9%
Facility 61.9%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #179 / 221
65225
Springs Village Care Center Skilled Nursing & Rehab
NH
Colorado Springs (East Colorado Springs)
91
Facility 91
CO AVG 76
Rank #195 / 533
80.3%
Facility 80.3%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #95 / 221
+5%
3.30
Facility 3.30
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #152 / 215
+5%-15%
$26.8k
Facility $26.8k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #150 / 221
37
Facility 37
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #180 / 221
6.2
Facility 6.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #156 / 221
385-
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 51
Rank #284 / 872
Stellar Springs Village Management LLC
$9.6M
Facility $9.6M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #118 / 221
$5.9M
Facility $5.9M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #91 / 221
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #83 / 221
65247
The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs
NH
IL
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
32
Facility 32
CO AVG 76
Rank #409 / 533
92.9%
Facility 92.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #19 / 221
+21%
4.23
Facility 4.23
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 215
-35%+10%
$79.1k
Facility $79.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #203 / 221
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #97 / 221
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #175 / 221
191A+
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 51
Rank #825 / 872
-
$19.0M
Facility $19.0M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #30 / 221
$11.0M
Facility $11.0M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #20 / 221
58.1%
Facility 58.1%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #109 / 221
65417
Sunny Vista Living Center
NH
AL
IL
MC
Colorado Springs (Downtown)
116
Facility 116
CO AVG 76
Rank #97 / 533
91.4%
Facility 91.4%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #33 / 221
+20%- -34%-
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 221
17
Facility 17
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #68 / 221
3.4
Facility 3.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #51 / 221
-111A+
95
Facility 95
CO AVG 51
Rank #7 / 872
Sunny Vista Living Center
$14.0M
Facility $14.0M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #68 / 221
$8.0M
Facility $8.0M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #42 / 221
56.9%
Facility 56.9%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #41 / 221
65254
Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
NH
NC
Colorado Springs
68
Facility 68
CO AVG 76
Rank #277 / 533
81.9%
Facility 81.9%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #89 / 221
+7%
4.22
Facility 4.22
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 215
+24%+9%
$50.1k
Facility $50.1k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #189 / 221
17
Facility 17
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #68 / 221
2.8
Facility 2.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #30 / 221
262-
92
Facility 92
CO AVG 51
Rank #31 / 872
Cucharras Operations, LLC
$7.6M
Facility $7.6M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #162 / 221
$4.0M
Facility $4.0M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #163 / 221
52.3%
Facility 52.3%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #114 / 221
65152
The Center at Cordera, LLC
NH
Colorado Springs
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 76
Rank #237 / 533
26.3%
Facility 26.3%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #212 / 221
-66%
3.74
Facility 3.74
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #96 / 215
+35%-3%
$8.6k
Facility $8.6k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #101 / 221
33
Facility 33
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #162 / 221
8.3
Facility 8.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #197 / 221
221-
2
Facility 2
CO AVG 51
Rank #848 / 872
-
$8.8M
Facility $8.8M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #61 / 221
$5.6M
Facility $5.6M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #116 / 221
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #202 / 221
65413
Mountain View Post Acute
NH
RC
Colorado Springs
159
Facility 159
CO AVG 76
Rank #35 / 533
78.0%
Facility 78.0%
CO AVG 76.5%
Rank #104 / 221
+2%
3.50
Facility 3.50
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #117 / 215
-28%-9%
$29.2k
Facility $29.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #156 / 221
65
Facility 65
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #218 / 221
7.2
Facility 7.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #182 / 221
4154-
0
Facility 0
CO AVG 51
Rank #856 / 872
David Shepherd
$9.2M
Facility $9.2M
CO AVG $11.2M
Rank #116 / 221
$4.5M
Facility $4.5M
CO AVG $4.9M
Rank #155 / 221
49.4%
Facility 49.4%
CO AVG 46.6%
Rank #175 / 221
65147
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The Center at Centennial

3490 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907
Overview of The Center at Centennial

The Center at Centennial is a skilled nursing facility in Colorado, celebrated for its exceptional care and outstanding facility. They have a remarkable track record of effectively involving families and offering comprehensive discharge planning while tailoring individualized programs for seniors, meeting all nursing home requirements. In addition to top-notch medical care, they prioritize psychological well-being, providing therapeutic services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with physical rehabilitation and social services, in line with nursing home facilities standards.

Residents can also indulge in fine dining experiences featuring healthy and satisfying meals. The facility itself boasts a state-of-the-art design and meticulously maintained grounds, offering 80 private suites with private bathrooms and showers. Their amenities include a beauty salon, scenic city views, and individual thermostat control. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, exuding a classic and exquisite interior design. The home surely emanates a timeless atmosphere, ensuring that residents enjoy world-class amenities while receiving top-tier care.

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Overview of Life Care Center of Colorado Springs

Life Care Center of Colorado Springs is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center. The upscale nursing home aims to change the meaning of skilled nursing and rehabilitation for seniors through the exceptional level of care that is delivered by their patient-friendly staff as an approach to offer the best care possible for their residents. Life Care Center can be trusted as a safe and secure community that cares for every patient’s needs. 
Convenience and hassle-free living is the center of Life Care Center services: medication management, post-surgical care, and wound care; as well as their 24-hour skilled nursing care services provide compassionate care as it is their utmost priority. Other services include 24/7 easy admissions, fall prevention, IV therapy, discharge planning, and case management.

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The Retreat at Sunny Vista

2450 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Overview of The Retreat at Sunny Vista

Nestled in Colorado Springs, The Retreat at Sunny Vista is a senior living community offering compassionate assisted living and memory care services. Residents experience a balanced lifestyle that caters to their physical, emotional, spiritual, intellectual, environmental, and social well-being. With engaging activities, delightful dining options, and beautiful surroundings,

The Retreat provides a peaceful and pet-friendly haven.
Conveniently located near shops, restaurants, parks, and medical centers, The Retreat at Sunny Vista offers personalized care services, including diabetic and memory care, managed by specially trained staff. With regular visits from area specialists, residents receive comprehensive support and ancillary services. Discover the harmonious lifestyle at The Retreat and embrace a fulfilling senior living experience. 

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Brookdale Skyline

2365 Patriot Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Overview of Brookdale Skyline

Found in the serene neighborhood of Colorado Springs, Brookdale Skyline offers a picturesque living experience with the stunning backdrop of Pikes Peak and the Rocky Mountains. This continuing care retirement community provides four levels of care: independent living, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing, ensuring personalized support for each resident’s unique needs. The community is designed to create a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle for its residents.

With over a dozen apartment floor plans, including garden homes with garages, residents have plenty of options to find their perfect living space. The community is pet-friendly and offers a wide array of amenities, such as an indoor heated pool, fitness center, library, and chapel, fostering an engaging and supportive environment. Residents can enjoy a variety of daily activities, from line dancing and swimming to arts and crafts and social events, promoting an active and connected community life. They are an easy choice if you want your loved one to thrive in Colorado Springs.

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Overview of Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs

Twenty-three days. That average length of stay tells you what Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs is built for. The 34-bed nursing home in Southeast Colorado Springs sits at 55 S Parkside Dr, 2 miles from the city center in a moderately walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 66), and it runs at 92% occupancy. The beds are almost always full, and the residents moving through them are largely on short-term post-acute stays.

Inpatient rehabilitation services are available on-site, 24-hour nursing care is in place, and total nursing staff time reaches 5 hours and 30 minutes per resident per day. Registered nurses account for just over an hour of that. Private suites, a library, a beauty salon, and transportation round out the setting. Meals come out of a kitchen running fresh and seasonal ingredients in a fine dining format.

State inspections have tended to center on operational areas: medication management, infection prevention and control, care planning, and fall prevention. The facility has operated under the Advanced Health Care brand for 8 years, with Robert Beckman as administrator.

Payment runs through Medicare and private pay; Medicaid is not accepted. Given the short average stay and the near-total Medicare payer mix, this rarely affects placement for the rehabilitation population this facility primarily serves, but families considering longer stays should account for it.

Advanced Health Care of Colorado can be described as a tight, high-occupancy short-stay nursing home that has settled into a clear clinical identity: post-acute rehabilitation for patients moving from hospital to home, in a smaller setting with consistent staffing depth.

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Liberty Heights

12105 Ambassador Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Overview of Liberty Heights

Liberty Heights is located in the picturesque natural landscapes of Colorado Springs and provides an array of living options to suit different lifestyles. Whether you’re looking for independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, or rehabilitation, this home has you covered. The community believes in enhancing residents’ lifestyles and continually raises the bar to provide the best possible care. They provide a range of services depending on your lifestyle option, including 24-hour emergency response, transportation, personalized care plans, housekeeping, on-site therapy, and nutrition management.

Moreover, the floor plans are beautifully designed, and the community boasts upscale amenities such as a courtyard, library, art center, fitness center, spa, main and private dining rooms, balcony, rehab gym, individual parking, and more. At Liberty Heights, residents can enjoy a fulfilling lifestyle, made possible by the staff’s attention to detail and commitment to excellence is evident in every aspect of the living experience. With a wide range of amenities and services, residents can truly savor the glowing sunsets of Colorado Springs.

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Overview of The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation

The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Colorado Springs boasts 45 Medicare-certified beds where every resident is valued and cared for compassionately and professionally. The presence of 24-hour licensed nurses is a testament to their commitment to providing exceptional care. They ensure the recovery of the residents, giving them a chance to lead fulfilling and active lives. 
The facility’s provision of physical, occupational, and speech therapy makes it possible for seniors to overcome any challenges and lead a life of independence. It’s the genuine human connection that allows the home to bring satisfaction and meaning to its residents’ lives. The facility focuses on more than just the medical aspect of care but also every person’s emotional well-being. It is a home where seniors are not just another number but are regarded as family. 

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Overview of Mt St Francis Nursing Center

Ensconced on the scenic foothills of Colorado Springs, MT St. Francis Nursing Center is more than just a run-of-the-mill care facility. As a non-profit, sponsored ministry of the Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, they serve people of all beliefs with dedication and excellence. The five-star Medicare rating is a testament to their quality of care, including rehabilitation, long-term care, end-of-life care, and round-the-clock admission. They go above and beyond basic medical care, offering a range of therapies, medication management, registered dietitian services, laundry and housekeeping, chaplain services, and a choice of menus.
The home understands that health and wellness goes beyond physical care. Their fitness classes, punctuated by golf cart rides and excursions, are conducted to encourage an active lifestyle and good mental health. They also offer spiritual services to those seeking emotional and spiritual support. At MT St. Francis Nursing Center, they pride themselves on creating a warm, welcoming haven where residents can live their best lives.

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Overview of The Bridge at Colorado Springs

The Bridge at Colorado Springs has gained recognition because of its praised service and consumer satisfaction. Residents of independent and assisted living are encouraged to find independence in the midst of the quality service they receive. The upscale senior living community strives to accommodate a diverse group of individuals that is able to meet all their needs. The Bridge is a person-centered community that guarantees residents are able to live life on their own terms as independently as possible. 

As a proud member of Century Park Associates, The Bridge provides exceptional and resort-like hospitality. Independent living and assisted living residents can find a list of possibilities that interest them with the amenities and services that cater to their day-to-day living: social and cultural events, indoor pool and hot tub, recreational activities, and many more.

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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.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating

Colorado Springs Nursing Home Facilities Overview

  • Avg payroll costs: $4,182,750.58 (Colorado avg: $4,180,342.40)
  • Avg home costs: $6,111,078.83 (Colorado avg: $5,715,123.39)
  • Avg occupancy: 80.48% (Colorado avg: 75.85%)
  • Avg bed count: 111 (Colorado avg: 97)
  • Avg home revenue: $11,256,067.13 (Colorado avg: $9,549,707.31)

Community-level financial and occupancy data

  • FOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH AND REHAB: 86.44% occupancy, 90 beds, $1,691,022.00 home revenue, $798,936.00 payroll costs, $1,179,385.00 home costs.
  • COLONIAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION: 87.75% occupancy, 80 beds, $1,543,680.00 home revenue, $758,971.00 payroll costs, $1,077,337.00 home costs.
  • FALCON HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHAB: 72.15% occupancy, 107 beds, $1,309,114.00 home revenue, $637,242.00 payroll costs, $956,771.00 home costs.
  • KIOWA HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB: 47.11% occupancy, 83 beds, $1,224,744.00 home revenue, $554,289.00 payroll costs, $849,158.00 home costs.
  • LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS: 69.83% occupancy, 110 beds, $10,562,482.00 home revenue, $4,891,101.00 payroll costs, $3,759,059.00 home costs.
  • THE GARDENS: 93.78% occupancy, 45 beds, $5,179,310.00 home revenue, $1,889,822.00 payroll costs, $2,719,817.00 home costs.
  • ST FRANCIS NURSING CENTER: 86.55% occupancy, 110 beds, $13,682,924.00 home revenue, $4,554,539.00 payroll costs, $9,042,336.00 home costs.
View Chart Data Table
MetricColorado SpringsColorado
Avg payroll costs$4,182,750.58$4,180,342.40
Avg home costs$6,111,078.83$5,715,123.39
Avg occupancy80.48%75.85%
Avg bed count11197
Avg home revenue$11,256,067.13$9,549,707.31
CommunityOccupancyBedsHome RevenuePayroll CostsHome CostsMedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay
FOUNTAIN VIEW HEALTH AND REHAB86.44%90$1,691,022.00$798,936.00$1,179,385.005.52%86.61%7.87%
COLONIAL HEALTH AND REHABILITATION87.75%80$1,543,680.00$758,971.00$1,077,337.001.50%83.59%14.91%
FALCON HEIGHTS HEALTH AND REHAB72.15%107$1,309,114.00$637,242.00$956,771.000.02%84.46%15.52%
KIOWA HILLS HEALTH AND REHAB47.11%83$1,224,744.00$554,289.00$849,158.000.50%86.88%12.62%
LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS69.83%110$10,562,482.00$4,891,101.00$3,759,059.008.19%60.44%31.37%
THE GARDENS93.78%45$5,179,310.00$1,889,822.00$2,719,817.0010.71%72.66%16.63%
ST FRANCIS NURSING CENTER86.55%110$13,682,924.00$4,554,539.00$9,042,336.000.91%83.66%15.43%
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Colorado Springs, CO

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Colorado?

Assisted living in Colorado is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Colorado Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Colorado Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 25 nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Colorado Springs, CO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Colorado Springs, CO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.