Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Care and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

150 Spring St Morrison, CO 80465 View Map

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is a Nursing Home in Colorado

Bear Creek Care and… is a Nursing Home in Colorado

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Overview of Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center is nestled in the charming town of Morrison, Colorado. Whether a resident needs short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, or respite services, Bear Creek has them covered. Their rehabilitation therapy program is top-notch, and staff members are always available to help with medication management. 
One of the standout features of Bear Creek is its commitment to providing urgent medical services. With access to CareNow Urgent Care and a nearby health clinic, residents can receive prompt medical attention whenever they need it. But Bear Creek isn’t just about medical care – the environment and atmosphere are designed to feel like home. In addition to nursing care, Bear Creek also offers services such as podiatry, dental, and audiology care.

(303) 697-8105

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.71/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
1/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 180

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the Colorado average
Occupancy rate 65.7%
Residents per day (avg) 85
Occupancy rate
65.7%
Residents per day (avg)
85

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

6% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 18 days

Private pay

48% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

46% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 7 - 8 months

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Partnership
Home revenue
$13.3M
Operating loss
-$1.3M
Proprietary home Partnership
Home revenue
$13,281,727.00
Operating loss
$-1,284,963.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.8M
43.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.8M
Total costs $14.6M
Walk Score
Walk Score: 36 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Types of Care at Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Memory Care Nursing Home
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
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MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

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Places of interest near Bear Creek Care and Rehabilitation Center

Address 16.3 miles from city center

Address 150 Spring St Morrison, CO 80465

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

323
Total Staff
110
Employees
213
Contractors
32,332
Total Hours (Quarter)
38
Avg Staff/Day
9.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse359.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse8610.5 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1509.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
4 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
273 staff
9.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
5 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
16 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
5 staff
9.7hs shift avg
Social Services
5 staff
5hs shift avg
Dietary Services
7 staff
8.9hs shift avg
Other Services
8 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
40.7%
of total hours from contractors
13,144 contractor hours this quarter
Dental Services Staff: 6 Certified Nursing Assistant: 103 Registered Nurse: 27 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 55 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Administrator: 1 Other Dietary Services Staff: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Activities Professional: 5 Medical Director: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant4710315014,25691100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse3155867,37191100%10.5
Registered Nurse827353,30291100%9.5
Dental Services Staff1671,0386066%7.1
Respiratory Therapy Technician3258716571%7.4
Other Dietary Services Staff3257105965%8.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3037044651%8.8
Physical Therapy Assistant1235745662%10.1
Administrator2135126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1124966268%8
Occupational Therapy Aide1124876167%8
RN Director of Nursing2024684448%10.4
Dietitian2024534752%9.6
Mental Health Service Worker1012833640%7.9
Qualified Social Worker2352755358%5
Qualified Activities Professional0552141112%9.7
Speech Language Pathologist1231972527%7.3
Physical Therapy Aide1121051921%5.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0111411%13.5
Medical Director011411%3.5

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 12
150% above Colorado average
Colorado average: 4.8

Last Health inspection on Nov 2025

Total Health citations 64
158% above Colorado average
Colorado average: 24.8

5.33 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 40 citations
Complaint investigations 34 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 2
400% above Colorado average
Colorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations 7
233% above Colorado average
Colorado average: 2.1
Moderate Health citations 54

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect critical citation Nov 04, 2025
Corrected

Administration moderate citation Nov 04, 2025
Corrected

Quality of Care serious citation Nov 04, 2025
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect serious citation Jul 28, 2025
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: For-Profit LLC
Resident Census by Payment Source
114 Total Residents
Medicaid 79 (69.3%)
Private Pay/Other 35 (30.7%)
Specialized Care Beds
20 Total Specialty Beds
11.1% of Bed Capacity
20
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds
11.1%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 9.3
Near Colorado average
Colorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score 20.8
10% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.6%
3% below Colorado average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.1%
5% below Colorado average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 30.6%
32% above Colorado average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 5.0%
50% above Colorado average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 4.1%
6% above Colorado average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%
58% below Colorado average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 0.6%
91% below Colorado average.

Antipsychotic Use 19.4%
3% above Colorado average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 99.1%
6% above Colorado average.

Influenza Vaccine 98.9%
4% above Colorado average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.6%
8% above Colorado average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 84.6%

10% better than Colorado average
Antipsychotic medication increase 0.0%

100% better than Colorado average
Influenza Vaccine 93.3%

23% better than Colorado average

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $153K
This home paid 286% more in fines than the state average.
Colorado average: $40K
Number of Fines 4
This home received 80% more fines than the state average.
Colorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials 1
This home had 276% more payment denials than the state average.
Colorado average: 0.3
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

Civil Money Penalty Jul 28, 2025
$21K
Civil Money Penalty Apr 9, 2025
$45K
Civil Money Penalty Sep 21, 2023
$53K
Payment Denial Sep 21, 2023
26 days

Last updated: Jan 2026

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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled, Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+, Colorado resident.

~$1,215/month (individual).

$2,000 (individual).

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+, Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.

~$2,829/month (300% FBR).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.

~$1,004/month (individual, stricter than waivers).

$2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP)

Colorado SCSEP (federally funded, state-administered)

Age 55+, unemployed, low-income, Colorado resident.

~$1,983/month (125% FPL, individual).

Not specified; income-focused.

Priority for veterans, rural residents.

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