Liberty Heights
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Liberty Heights

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Colorado Springs, CO
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Liberty Heights accepts Medicare and private pay.

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.

(719) 481-9494

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 26.2% Above CO avg. ▲ 26.2% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 7.1% Above CO avg. ▲ 7.1% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 59.2% Above CO avg. ▲ 59.2% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 2.9% Below CO avg. ▼ 2.9% Below CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 28th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 31m per day
Rank #28 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 28th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Colorado avg (3h 51m per day)
vs Colorado avg
+17%
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 3h 59m per day

Types of Care at Liberty Heights

Assisted Living Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
64 days
Bed community size
60-bed community Rank #138 / 187Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 138th out of 187 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 40 / 100 Rank #133 / 187Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 133rd out of 187 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
95%
Rank #9 / 182Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 182. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
57 / 60
Average residents per home in Colorado 72 per day

License Details

StatusActive
CMS Certification Number65305

Ownership & Operating Entity

Liberty Heights is administrated by Alina Solorzano.

OwnerGA HC REIT II LIBERTY TRS SUB LLC

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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 2019 · 7 years of data 15 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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 2019 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (50% below)
• Deficiencies per year (51% below)
Latest Inspection July 16, 2025 Routine

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. 1530 This facility has 50% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (15 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 50% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2019. 2.14.3 This facility has 51% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (2.1 vs. CO avg 4.3).↓ 51% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

This facility’s inspection record is problematic, showing persistent failures in resident care, safety, and infection control. The most recent inspection on July 16, 2025, cited 10 deficiencies including medication errors, inadequate abuse investigations, unsafe bed rail use, poor hydration, and ineffective infection prevention. Earlier inspections from September 13, 2023, and a 2019 complaint investigation also flagged fall prevention failures, insufficient supervision, and staff training gaps, indicating ongoing issues without clear improvement.

Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.

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Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2019
Total health inspections 3

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
13 Rank #31 / 182Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 182 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
4.33 Rank #68 / 182Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 68th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 182 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 5.2


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations
0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4

0 serious citations Colorado average: 2.1

13 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 7 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jul 16, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 16, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 16, 2025
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 16, 2025
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 103
Employees 84
Contractors 19
Staff to resident ratio 0:0
100% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 28
Average shift 7.8 hours
6% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 20,095

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 30
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

10.4%

2,083 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 5 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant300307,73292100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse141153,29692100%9.6
Registered Nurse170172,64092100%8.2
Dietitian3031,2839199%7.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist8081,0946470%7.7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0555287076%4.2
Speech Language Pathologist0334917278%6.8
Qualified Social Worker0114756571%7.3
Physical Therapy Assistant0444736874%6.9
Administrator1014506065%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014355863%7.5
Nurse Practitioner1014205661%7.5
Occupational Therapy Aide2024055964%6.1
Dental Services Staff1012054043%5.1
Physical Therapy Aide033651820%3.4
Other Dietary Services Staff606641718%3.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant0112144%5.3
Medical Director011191213%1.6
30 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
15 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Dietitian
% of Days 99%
8 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 76%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 78%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 74%
1 Administrator
% of Days 65%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 63%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 61%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 64%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 43%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 20%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 18%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 4%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 13%

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

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.0
55% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.4
56% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.9%
11% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 35.1%
107% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 35.3%
52% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.2%
35% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.3%
62% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.6%
66% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
34% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
36% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
6% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.6%
26% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
35% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.1%
14% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

76% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

24% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.5M
Operating loss
-$5.3M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$15.5M Rank #47 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 47th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating loss
-$5.3M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #32 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 32nd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$9.2M
59.1% of revenue Rank #61 / 182Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 61st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado SNFs typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$11.6M
Total costs $20.8M

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 350 - 1,400 sq. ft

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Liberty Heights

Liberty Heights Plan 3
Liberty Heights Plan 2
Liberty Heights Plan 1
Liberty Heights Plan 6
Liberty Heights Plan 5
Liberty Heights Plan 4

Places of interest near Liberty Heights

Address 13.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Colorado Springs's city center to Liberty Heights's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.42 miles to nearest hospital (UCHealth Memorial Hospital North)

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Liberty Heights 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 Liberty Heights

What neighborhood is Liberty Heights in?

Liberty Heights is in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs.

Who is the owner of Liberty Heights?

The legal owner and operator of Liberty Heights is Ga Hc Reit Ii Liberty Trs Sub Llc.

Is Liberty Heights in a walkable area?

Liberty Heights has a walk score of 40. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Liberty Heights?

Liberty Heights's occupancy is 95%.

Who is the administrator of Liberty Heights?

Alina Solorzano is the administrator of Liberty Heights.

How many beds does Liberty Heights have?

Liberty Heights has 60 beds.

What is the phone number of Liberty Heights?

(719) 481-9494 will put you in contact with the team at Liberty Heights.

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