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Sunny Vista Living Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Colorado Springs, CO
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Colorado Springs, CO
CMS overall rating
3/5
CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Sunny Vista Living Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Overview of Sunny Vista Living Center
Sunny Vista Living Center provides a full continuum of care in Colorado Springs, encompassing independent living, assisted living, secure memory care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Active adults in independent living enjoy private residences, while assisted living offers personal care support for daily tasks. Specialized memory care wings provide structured supervision for individuals prone to wandering, and short-term rehabilitation services assist those recovering from injury or illness.
This 116-bed community operates under administrator Stephen Downs. On-site care teams average 3 hours and 54 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Situated in a highly accessible area with a 95 walk score, the location allows residents to handle daily errands on foot. Pet-friendly policies enable incoming residents to bring their animals, and payment channels cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.
Prospective residents can get in touch with the admissions team at Sunny Vista Living Center to schedule a campus walk-through, discuss long-term planning, or confirm current apartment availability.
Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)
Overall ratingThe 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.
Health InspectionBased 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.
StaffingMeasures 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.
Quality MeasuresBased 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.
Staffing hours
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 vs Colorado averages
Rank#65 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 65th out of 203 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 203 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
Total nursing care
This nursing home is ranked 65th out of 203 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. 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.
3h 54m
At state avg
This facilityState avg 3h 52m
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN)RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
36m
−28% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVNLicensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
1h 0m
+46% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse AideCertified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 18m
+4% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total NursingCombined 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 45m
+14% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical TherapistHours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
3m
−36% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RNRegistered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
28m
−22% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day
3 of 6 metrics below state avg
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.116Rank#56 / 233Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 56th out of 233 nursing homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
Medium-capacity home
· Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Walk Score
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.Rank#4 / 256Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 4th out of 256 nursing 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 compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
95/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.Rank#27 / 142Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 27th out of 142 nursing homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 142. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
91.4%This home usually has limited availability
Higher than the Colorado average: 73.2%
Occupied beds
106/ 116
Avg. Length of Stay
Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
126days
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
Sunny Vista Living Center is administered by Stephen Downs.
Owner NameSunny Vista Living Center
Therapy & Rehabilitation
3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab
Staffing & Medical
1 service
24-Hour Staffing
Additional Services
2 services
Short-Term Rehabilitation Care
Hud Independent Living
Additional Policies & Features
Minimum Age62
Amenities & Lifestyle
Specific ProgramsContinuing Care Community, Signature Programs, Amenities and Dining, Life Enrichment Calendars
This profile shows two inspection records, and their totals often differ.
Inspection History and the Inspection Scorecard below are state data — the
figures the state publishes and the state inspection reports we hold on file —
covering the entire facility. CMS Health Inspection History covers only this
home's Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing beds, from federal certification
surveys.
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 2022 · 4 years of dataThese figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.36 deficiencies5 inspections
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, 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 2022 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (50% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (157% above)
0 Better
No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
This Facility
CO Average
vs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
36
24.0
This facility has 50% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (36 vs. CO avg 24).↑ 50% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.
7.2
2.8
This facility has 157% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado nursing home (7.2 vs. CO avg 2.8).↑ 157% worse
Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
This Facility
CO Average
vs. CO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
5
10.0
This facility has had 50% fewer total inspections than the Colorado average (5 vs. CO avg 10). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 50% fewer
Federal inspection data published by CMS, covering this home's Medicare and/or
Medicaid-certified skilled-nursing/nursing beds only.
InspectionsSince 2022 · 4 years of data
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Total health inspections4
Colorado average4.9
Last Health inspection on Jul 2025
Total health citations
16Rank#51 / 205Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 51st out of 205 nursing homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 205 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
Colorado average25.2
Citations per inspection
4Rank#67 / 205Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 67th out of 205 nursing homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 205 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes 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.
Colorado average5.1
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
14 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations.
Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 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
0 critical citationsColorado average: 0.4
0 serious citationsColorado average: 2
16 moderate citationsColorado average: 22.6
0 minor citationsColorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citationJul 24, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citationJul 24, 2025
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citationJul 24, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citationJul 24, 2025
Corrected
Citations history (last 4 years)
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Total staff150
Employees117
Contractors33
Staff to resident ratio1.33 : 1
29% fewer staff per resident than Colorado average
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 scoreA composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.9.2
In line with Colorado average
Colorado average: 9.0
Functional decline scoreA composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.16.8
11% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
AverageColorado avg: 3.9CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased15.6%
In line with Colorado average
Colorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened15.5%
9% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder19.3%
17% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury3.7%
10% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers4.2%
8% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.6%
60% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight7.0%
35% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms3.5%
51% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication11.7%
38% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine81.2%
13% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%
6% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 94.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.2.01
55% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 1.30
ED visits per 1,000 days Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.1.45
13% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 1.67
Short-stay resident measures
Above averageColorado avg: 2.7CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine98.5%
29% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increasePercent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication1.6%
14% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 1.4%
Influenza VaccinePercent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine87.1%
15% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 75.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stayPercentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.17.2%
15% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 20.3%
Emergency department visitsPercentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.9.7%
24% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 12.8%
Falls with major injuryPercentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.3.6%
373% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at dischargePercentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.57.1%
6% better than Colorado average
Colorado average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or communityRate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.50.5%
In line with Colorado average
Colorado average: 50.6%
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
79% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay8 days
Private pay
19% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay7 - 8 months
Medicaid
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay10 - 11 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics
(Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents113
Medicare
9
8% of residents
Medicaid
55
48.7% of residents
Private pay or other
49
43.4% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
CCRC
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Sunny Vista Living Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Net Patient Income-$490.0K↑ ~$1.2M vs 2022
Payroll Costs$8.0M↑ ~$2.6M vs 2022
Operating Margin-3.5%↑ 9.0pp vs 2022
Financial Performance
Net patient revenueOperating expensesNet patient income
Payroll & Labor Costs
SalariesStaff salaries from the home's own payroll records.Wage CostsWage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement. Together with salaries, these make up payroll.Contract LaborPay for temporary or agency staff. Counted under other operating costs, not payroll.
Payer Mix (percentage)
MedicareMedicaidPrivate Pay/Other
Metric
2011
2012
2013
2014
2015
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021
2022
2023
Occupancy %
82.9%
77.6%
93.5%
93.6%
91.6%
91.1%
93.2%
91.2%
85.4%
67.6%
87.1%
92.1%
92.9%
Beds
100
116
116
116
116
116
116
116
176
226
116
116
116
Net Income
-$687,082
-$569,203
$351,866
$266,417
$133,296
-$157,009
$747,580
$156,513
-$643,556
$465,615
$1,646,348
-$1,817,052
-$265,319
Gross Revenue
$9,766,965
$11,652,688
$18,388,846
$17,055,641
$16,740,936
$16,013,875
$16,411,874
$16,295,975
$18,919,838
$17,867,866
$14,561,348
$16,232,356
$14,346,009
Operating Expenses
$8,337,213
$10,696,261
$13,335,329
$13,377,220
$13,035,220
$12,828,084
$13,363,266
$13,397,274
$18,361,337
$18,785,813
$13,803,744
$15,590,961
$14,464,780
Net Patient Income
$219,227
-$610,856
-$327,415
-$174,025
$209,165
$305,205
$331,831
$228,362
-$1,472,288
-$2,631,650
-$1,211,858
-$1,732,495
-$489,959
Net Patient Revenue
$8,556,440
$10,085,405
$13,007,914
$13,203,195
$13,244,385
$13,133,289
$13,695,097
$13,625,636
$16,889,049
$16,154,163
$12,591,886
$13,858,466
$13,974,821
Payroll Costs
$4,990,798
$5,740,857
$6,925,408
$7,069,224
$6,518,415
$6,630,832
$6,681,694
$6,986,632
$9,065,877
$9,613,954
$7,149,301
$5,330,914
$7,953,347
Operating Margin %
2.6%
-6.1%
-2.5%
-1.3%
1.6%
2.3%
2.4%
1.7%
-8.7%
-16.3%
-9.6%
-12.5%
-3.5%
Medicare %
19.8%
27.8%
27.9%
22.9%
20.1%
14.1%
12.7%
11.6%
7.4%
4.3%
4.5%
4.7%
4.8%
Medicaid %
53.2%
55.9%
44.4%
41.4%
57.3%
57.9%
60.4%
60.0%
45.7%
52.3%
60.7%
63.2%
62.0%
Private %
27.0%
16.3%
27.7%
35.7%
22.6%
28.0%
26.9%
28.3%
46.8%
43.4%
34.8%
32.1%
33.2%
Net Patient Revenue/Day
$283
$333
$329
$333
$342
$339
$347
$353
$308
$289
$341
$356
$355
Cost/Day
$276
$354
$337
$338
$336
$332
$339
$347
$335
$336
$374
$400
$368
Avg Length of Stay
85.0 days
53.4 days
71.3 days
68.8 days
63.1 days
48.7 days
75.9 days
65.4 days
82.9 days
97.9 days
153.7 days
118.5 days
126.0 days
Finances and operations
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$14.0M
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$490.0K
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Net patient revenueNet patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$14.0M Rank#27 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 27th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient incomeNet patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$490.0K
Other incomeMoney the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$224.6K
Payroll costsStaff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.Rank#34 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 34th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$8.0M
56.9% of net patient revenue
Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay.Rank#118 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 118th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costsEverything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.5M
Total costsThe home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$14.5M
Certification details
License Number:65254
Date business started:1/1/1911
Owner Name:Sunny Vista Living Center
Rural vs. Urban:Urban
County:El Paso
Type of Control:Nonprofit — Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and State data
How we calculate these figures
We use the home's most recent CMS SNF Cost Report — the annual financial statement every Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home is required to file — to show how it earns and spends on resident care.
This includes
Net patient revenue — what the home collects for resident care after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts.
Payroll — staff salaries plus wage-related benefits. Contract and agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs.
Net patient income — what's left after the home's total operating expenses.
How we calculate net patient income and payroll %
Net patient income is net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. Payroll % is payroll divided by net patient revenue — the share of each revenue dollar that goes to staff pay.
Net patient revenue vs. other income
Net patient revenue is money earned from resident care only. Anything the home earns outside of care — investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources — is reported separately as other income. Other income is not part of net patient revenue, and it is not included in net patient income.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
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.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (79% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 8 days.
Admissions
312 total
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Medicare79%
Private pay19%
Medicaid2%
Discharges
313 total
Coverage residents most often leave under.
Medicare19%
Private pay69%
Medicaid12%
How we assess these insights
We analyze official CMS data on admissions and discharges to understand the types of residents a nursing home most often serves.
This includes
Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay admissions and discharges
Number of nights covered by each payment type
Typical length of stay
How we calculate length of stay
We calculate length of stay separately for each payment type (Medicare, Medicaid and private) by dividing total number of nights by total number of admissions.
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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.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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 TableAL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each nursing home is ranked against every other CO nursing home we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
GeneralColorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025)~$2,829/month300% 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
Age60+
GeneralColorado resident.
Income Limits~$1,215/monthindividual
Asset Limits$2,000individual
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
Age55+
GeneralColorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025)~$2,829/month300% 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)MealsTransportationTherapyMedical visits
Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)
Age—
GeneralSeniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025)~$1,004/monthindividual, 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.BathingDressing
Frequently Asked Questions about Sunny Vista Living Center
Is Sunny Vista Living Center in a walkable area?
Sunny Vista Living Center has a walk score of 95. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the occupancy rate at Sunny Vista Living Center?
Sunny Vista Living Center's occupancy is 91.4%.
Are pets allowed at Sunny Vista Living Center?
Yes, Sunny Vista Living Center allows residents to bring their pets.
What is the best email address for Sunny Vista Living Center?
The team at Sunny Vista Living Center can be reached at info@sunnyvista.org.
Does Sunny Vista Living Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?
Sunny Vista Living Center is registered as a non-profit in CO.
Who is the administrator of Sunny Vista Living Center?
Stephen Downs is the administrator of Sunny Vista Living Center.
What is the overall rating for Sunny Vista Living Center?
Sunny Vista Living Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.