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Nursing Home

Mt St Francis Nursing Center

Nursing Home

Mt St Francis Nursing Center

7550 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 View map
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.

(719) 598-1336

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.
3/5
Colorado average: 3.2/5
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.
2/5
Colorado average: 2.8/5
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.
5/5
Colorado average: 3.1/5
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.
3/5
Colorado average: 4.1/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
4h 41m per day

This home provides 22% more nursing time per resident than the Colorado average.

Colorado average: 3h 51m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 110

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in Colorado
Occupancy rate 95.1%
Residents per day (avg) 93
Occupancy rate
95.1%
Residents per day (avg)
93

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

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

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

65% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 5 - 6 months

Medicaid

29% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 5 - 6 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15.2M
Surplus of revenue
$2.0M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$15,199,495.00
Surplus of revenue
$1,962,517.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$5.0M
33.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.2M
Total costs $13.2M
Bed community size
110-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 3 / 100
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License details

Status Active

Ownership & operating entity

Mt St Francis Nursing Center is administrated by Whiting-Wagner, Angela Lal.

Owner: CATHOLIC HEALTH INITIATIVES COLORADO

Safety & Compliance

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid
Accepts Medicare
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Religious Services
Yes
Volunteer Programs
Yes

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Meals Included
Yes
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Access & Eligibility

Ways to qualify for care at this community, including accepted programs and payment options.

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Private pay Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

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.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

Colorado average 4.8


Last Health inspection on Mar 2025

Total health citations 20

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
5

Colorado average 5.2


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

12 of 20 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 20 resulted from complaint investigations; and 6 of 20 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

0 critical citations More info Colorado average: 0.4

0 serious citations More info Colorado average: 2.1

20 moderate citations More info Colorado average: 22.2

0 minor citations More info Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Info Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Info Issues related to the availability and quality of nursing staff and the care they provide. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Mar 06, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Colorado Springs The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.

5 facilities compared · CMS & CO Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs)
34
91.7%
+20%
5.50
-24%
+43%
0
5
0
27
A+
66
Beckman, Robert
$10,3M
$3,1M
29.9%
65407
-
Bear Creek Senior Living
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

COLORADO SPRINGS
45
240.5%
+214%
3.14
+41%
-19%
2
13
2
41
A+
-
S-H Forty-Nine Opco Ventures Llc
$12,8M
$5,6M
43.6%
65373
-
Liberty Heights
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Colorado Springs (Northgate)
92
95.2%
+24%
4.51
+11%
+17%
0
13
0
38
-
40
Ccrc Ops Mb1-T Llc
$18,8M
$7,5M
39.8%
65305
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Mt St Francis Nursing Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Colorado Springs (Northwest Colorado Springs)
110
95.1%
+24%
4.69
+52%
+21%
0
20
0
93
-
3
Centura Health Corporation
$13,8M
$5,0M
36.4%
65325
-
Colonial Health and Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Colorado Springs (Northeast Colorado Springs)
80
86.8%
+14%
3.19
-43%
-17%
1
36
3
74
A+
65
-
$11,6M
$4,1M
35.6%
65225
-

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Address 8.3 miles from city center — 4.06 miles to nearest hospital (UCHealth Grandview Hospital)

Address 7550 Assisi Heights, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 156
Employees 78
Contractors 78
Staff to resident ratio 1.63:1
15% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average ratio: 1.91:1

Avg staff/day 43
Average shift 10.6 hours
28% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 8.3 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 41,669
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 32
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.5 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 12.4 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 79
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 11.8 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

38.4%

16,014 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 43 Registered Nurse: 16 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Speech Language Pathologist: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Medical Director: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant36437919,99891100%11.8
Registered Nurse1616327,83191100%11.5
Licensed Practical Nurse68144,8119099%12.4
Other Dietary Services Staff6062,61191100%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,0367582%8
Dental Services Staff2029127077%8
Mental Health Service Worker2028606369%8.3
Speech Language Pathologist0225416066%7.7
Administrator2025126470%8
Nurse Practitioner1014725965%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician0114726066%7.9
Occupational Therapy Aide1012923741%7.9
Physical Therapy Assistant0111613538%4.6
Qualified Social Worker022672022%3.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant011541516%3.6
Physical Therapy Aide0332878%4
Medical Director0111178%1.6
79 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
32 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
6 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 77%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 69%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 66%
2 Administrator
% of Days 70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 65%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 41%
1 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 38%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 22%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 16%
3 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 8%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 8%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
96 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
3 residents (3.1%)
Medicaid
81 residents (84.4%)
Private pay or other
12 residents (12.5%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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. 14.8
64% 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. 28.5
52% 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 33.4%
108% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 23.9%
41% 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 28.2%
21% 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 6.5%
94% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.3%
35% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
24% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.8%
8% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.9%
18% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.3%
19% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.7%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better 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 91.3%
19% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 6.5%
358% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.2%
13% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

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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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