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

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Colorado Springs, CO
1685 S 21St St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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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.

Facility Direct Line (719) 329-1774
Facility Direct Line (719) 329-1774
By The Numbers

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Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #217 / 256Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 217th out of 256 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.
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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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The facility name. Click to view the full profile page on Assisted Living Magazine, including photos, services, and contact info.
CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table 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.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Life Care Center of Colorado Springs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
121
Facility 121
CO AVG 93
Rank #42 / 233
74.7%
Facility 74.7%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #82 / 140
+2%
4.23
Facility 4.23
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #46 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +5%+10%
$36.9k
Facility $36.9k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #160 / 211
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #41 / 205
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #58 / 205
-90A+
63
Facility 63
CO AVG 59
Rank #129 / 256
Colorado Springs Medical Investors, LLC
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #69 / 180
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #47 / 180
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #18 / 180
65356
Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
Facility 34
CO AVG 93
Rank #225 / 233
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #20 / 140
+28%
4.01
Facility 4.01
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #56 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +19%+4%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 205
2.5
Facility 2.5
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #20 / 205
-32A+
66
Facility 66
CO AVG 59
Rank #118 / 256
Ahc Of Colorado Springs, LLC
$7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #137 / 180
$3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #144 / 180
50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 50.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #144 / 180
65407
The Center at Centennial ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 93
Rank #138 / 233
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #1 / 140
+35%
3.74
Facility 3.74
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #90 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +14%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #87 / 205
4.2
Facility 4.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #67 / 205
379-
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 59
Rank #181 / 256
The Center At Centennial, LLC
$15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #21 / 180
$9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #22 / 180
60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 60.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #83 / 180
65390
The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs)
45
Facility 45
CO AVG 93
Rank #204 / 233
95.3%
Facility 95.3%
CO AVG 73.3%
Rank #12 / 140
+30%
4.04
Facility 4.04
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #56 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +3%+5%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
5
Facility 5
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #4 / 205
1.7
Facility 1.7
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #5 / 205
-43-
46
Facility 46
CO AVG 59
Rank #176 / 256
Madison Partners Inc
$5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #162 / 180
$2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #166 / 180
52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 52.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #137 / 180
65198

Rank badges are statewide: each nursing home is ranked against every CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 4 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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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).
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 Assisted & Senior Living

What neighborhood is Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living in?

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

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

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

Are pets allowed at Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living?

Yes, Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living allows residents to bring their pets.

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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