Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
150
117 employees · 33 contractors · 54 on an average day 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.
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
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.
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.
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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 4 hours 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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing
Data period: Q4 2025 (October 1 – December 31, 2025).
Nursing care per resident per day and state rankings: CMS Provider Information.
Headcount, shifts and contractors: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ).
Resident count: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026).
Total nursing care per resident / day
This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 191 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.
4h 0m
This nursing home is ranked 60th out of 191 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.
4h 0mStandout metric: LPN / LVN is +30% above Colorado average
2 of 6 metrics below Colorado average
Daily care time per resident, by role
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. All 14 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
14 staff · 9.8-hour shifts
42m
↓ 17% · CO 50mThis facility: 42m per resident per day, 17% below the Colorado average of 50m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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. All 14 are the facility's own employees; no agency contractors work in this role.
14 staff · 9.8-hour shiftsUS average: 41m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 41m
LPN / LVN
Licensed 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. 33 total: 28 of the facility's own employees and 5 agency contractors.
33 staff · 9.8-hour shifts
53m
↑ 30% · CO 41mThis facility: 53m per resident per day, 30% above the Colorado average of 41m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
Licensed 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. 33 total: 28 of the facility's own employees and 5 agency contractors.
33 staff · 9.8-hour shiftsUS average: 52m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 52m
Certified nursing assistant
Certified 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. 74 total: 66 of the facility's own employees and 8 agency contractors.
74 staff · 9.7-hour shifts
2h 25m
↑ 9% · CO 2h 13mThis facility: 2h 25m per resident per day, 9% above the Colorado average of 2h 13m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
Certified 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. 74 total: 66 of the facility's own employees and 8 agency contractors.
74 staff · 9.7-hour shiftsUS average: 2h 21m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 2h 21m
Physical therapist
Hours 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
↓ 38% · CO 5mThis facility: 3m per resident per day, 38% below the Colorado average of 5m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
Hours 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.
US average: 4m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 4m
Total nursing, weekends
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–Sun
3h 49m
↑ 16% · CO 3h 17mThis facility: 3h 49m per resident per day, 16% above the Colorado average of 3h 17m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
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.
RN + LPN + aide · Sat–SunUS average: 3h 26m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 3h 26m
RN, weekends
Registered 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.
Sat–Sun
38m
↑ 6% · CO 36mThis facility: 38m per resident per day, 6% above the Colorado average of 36m (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).
Registered 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.
Sat–SunUS average: 29m.Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse. US 29m
Headcount
Every person who worked here at any point in the quarter, employees and contractors. It is not how many are on site at once: that is the "on an average day" figure.
150
117 employees · 33 contractors · 54 on an average day
150 total staff / 113 residents. Residents: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (data as of Jun 2026); staff: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q4 2025).Residents and staff come from two different CMS releases, so the two counts can be a few months apart.
1.33 : 1
↓ 25% · CO 1.77This facility: 1.33 staff per resident, 25% below the Colorado average of 1.77 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
150 staff ÷ 113 residents
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Average hours one staff member works on a day they are on shift, across every role.
9.2 h
↑ 10% · CO 8.4 hThis facility: 9.2 h, 10% above the Colorado average of 8.4 h (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
45,732 staff hours this quarter
See full Colorado ranking →90.7% of staff hours were worked by the facility's own employees
Colorado average: 92.3% · Contractors this quarter: Certified Nursing Assistant (8), Licensed Practical Nurse (5), Physical Therapy Assistant (4), Speech Language Pathologist (3), Respiratory Therapy Technician (3), Physical Therapy Aide (3), Feeding Assistant (2), Other Physician (2), Qualified Social Worker (1), Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (1), Medical Director (1)
Why it matters: employees work here week after week and get to know each resident's routines and needs. Agency contractors often rotate between facilities, so a higher employee share usually means more consistent care.
By The Numbers
Community insights.
Bed count
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
116
Rank #53 / 212Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 53rd out of 212 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.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
116
Rank #53 / 212Bed count — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 53rd out of 212 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.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 / 233Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 233 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.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Rank #4 / 233Walk Score — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 4th out of 233 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.
95
/ 100
Occupancy rate
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #28 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 140 nursing homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 140. 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.
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Rank #28 / 140Occupancy rate — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 28th out of 140 nursing homes we track in Colorado for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 140. 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.
94.1%
This home usually has limited availability
Based on 109.1 residents and 116 beds. Source: CMS Provider Information, average daily residents
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.4%
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.
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.
445
days
BBB Rating
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+
Not Accredited
How BBB ratings workAbout This Community
Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065254
Rhythms Life Enrichment ProgramA senior-living activity and wellness approach developed by Christian Living Communities, built around social, intellectual, physical, purposeful and spiritual engagement to support meaningful daily life.
Sunny Vista Living Center is administered by Stephen Downs.
Owner NameSunny Vista Living Center
Profit StatusNonprofit
Resident Council
Short-Term Rehab
Short-Term Rehabilitation
Occupational Therapy
Physical Therapy
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
24-Hour Services
Pets Allowed
Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC)
Minimum Age62
Fitness Center
Beauty Salon
Spa
Movie Theater
Patio
Walking Paths
Library
Fireplace and Living Room
Multipurpose Room
75-Inch Touchscreen Computer
9.8-Acre Landscaped Campus
Private Dining Room
Activities
Happy Hours
Weekly Entertainment
Social Gatherings
Memory Games On Touchscreen Computer
Cooking Demonstrations
Arts & Crafts
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Sunny Vista Living Center.
Dining & Nutrition
Sourced directly from the team at Sunny Vista Living Center.- Anytime / all-day dining.
- Vegetarian options.
- Gluten-free options.
- Multiple dining venues.
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Mesa Single Floor Plan (350 sq ft) · Horizon Floor Plan (527 sq ft) · Peakview Floor Plan (528 sq ft) · HUD Single Floor Plan (510 sq ft)
Floor plans: Mesa Single Floor Plan, Horizon Floor Plan, Peakview Floor Plan, HUD Single Floor Plan
350–528 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Canyon Floor Plan (834 sq ft) · Vista Duet Floor Plan (518 sq ft)
Floor plans: Canyon Floor Plan, Vista Duet Floor Plan
518–834 sq ft
CMS Health Inspection History
Total health inspections
4
↓ 18% · CO 4.9This facility: 4, 18% below the Colorado average of 4.9 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Total health citations
16
Rank #48 / 196Health citations — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 48th out of 196 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 196 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.↓ 37% · CO 25.2This facility: 16, 37% below the Colorado average of 25.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citations per inspection
4
Rank #71 / 196Citations per inspection — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 71st out of 196 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 196 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.↓ 22% · CO 5.1This facility: 4, 22% below the Colorado average of 5.1 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Citation severity
100% corrected
16 of 16 citations corrected
Critical
J–L
0
↓ 100% · CO 0.4This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 0.4 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Immediate jeopardy
Serious
G–I
0
↓ 100% · CO 2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Actual harm
Moderate
D–F
16
↓ 29% · CO 22.6This facility: 16, 29% below the Colorado average of 22.6 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, more than minimal risk
Minor
A–C
0
↓ 100% · CO 0.2This facility: 0, 100% below the Colorado average of 0.2 (among Colorado facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
No harm, minimal riskLatest inspection: Jul 24, 2025 · 6 citations, all corrected
Most cited category: Quality of Life & Care, 7 of 16 citations · 6 categories in total
Citations history
Most recent first
Jul 24, 2025
6 citations
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Sep 04, 2024
2 citations
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nov 30, 2023
3 citations
Environmental moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Aug 11, 2022
5 citations
Infection Control moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation
Corrected
Corrected
Top deficiency categories
Share of 16 citations
Quality of Life & Care
7 deficiencies (44%)
Nutrition & Dietary
3 deficiencies (19%)
Infection Control
2 deficiencies (13%)
Pharmacy Services
2 deficiencies (13%)
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
1 deficiency (6%)
Environmental
1 deficiency (6%)
How citations are counted
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.
Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
Source
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
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Enforcement
Penalties and fines
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 Aug 2026
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials on record since Aug 2023.
Total fines
$0
CO avg $37KColorado average: $37,278. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg $67KUS average: $67,417, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Number of fines
0
CO avg 1.89Colorado average: 1.89. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 1.96US average: 1.96, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Payment denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
CO avg 0.24Colorado average: 0.24. Average among the 133 Colorado facilities with a penalty on record.US avg 0.36US average: 0.36, among the 6,775 US facilities with a penalty on record.
Health Outcomes
Quality of care over time
How residents at this home fare on health outcomes and preventive care, compared with the Colorado average.
CMS star rating for the care of long-stay residents, who live at the home for 100 days or more. It is built from the long-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
3
/ 5
Average
↓ 23% · CO 3.9This facility: 3.0, 23% below the CO average of 3.9 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
CMS star rating for the care of short-stay residents, mostly people recovering after a hospital stay for under 100 days. It is built from the short-stay quality measures below. 5 stars is the best.
5
/ 5
Significantly above average
↑ 87% · CO 2.7This facility: 5.0, 87% above the CO average of 2.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of five long-stay measures: pressure ulcers, falls with major injury, unplanned weight loss, worsening ability to walk, and needing more help with daily activities. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
11.7
Score · lower is better
↑ 53% · CO 7.6This facility: 11.7, 53% above the CO average of 7.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Average of three long-stay measures: needing more help with daily activities, worsening ability to walk, and loss of bowel or bladder control. Each is the % of residents affected, so lower is better.
25.1
Score · lower is better
↑ 56% · CO 16.0This facility: 25.1, 56% above the CO average of 16.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.13 long-stay measures: 5 better, 5 worse, 3 near CO average
8 short-stay measures: 5 better, 3 compared with US only
Long-stay residents
People who live at the home · 13 measures
Daily care & independence
Needed more help with daily activities
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.5%
↑ 61% · CO 13.4This facility: 21.5, 61% above the CO average of 13.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
21.5%
↑ 61% · CO 13.4This facility: 21.5, 61% above the CO average of 13.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Walking ability worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.6%
↑ 99% · CO 13.3This facility: 26.6, 99% above the CO average of 13.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
26.6%
↑ 99% · CO 13.3This facility: 26.6, 99% above the CO average of 13.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Bowel or bladder incontinence (low-risk residents)
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
↑ 28% · CO 21.2This facility: 27.2, 28% above the CO average of 21.2 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
27.2%
↑ 28% · CO 21.2This facility: 27.2, 28% above the CO average of 21.2 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Safety & clinical stability
Urinary tract infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
↑ 57% · CO 1.4This facility: 2.3, 57% above the CO average of 1.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
↑ 57% · CO 1.4This facility: 2.3, 57% above the CO average of 1.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Falls with major injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
↓ 2% · CO 3.4This facility: 3.4, 2% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.4%
↓ 2% · CO 3.4This facility: 3.4, 2% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Pressure ulcers (high-risk residents)
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
↓ 36% · CO 3.4This facility: 2.2, 36% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.2%
↓ 36% · CO 3.4This facility: 2.2, 36% below the CO average of 3.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Physical & mental health
Lost too much weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
≈ 0% · CO 4.7This facility: 4.7, level with the CO average of 4.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.7%
≈ 0% · CO 4.7This facility: 4.7, level with the CO average of 4.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Depressive symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.7%
↓ 57% · CO 8.8This facility: 3.7, 57% below the CO average of 8.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.7%
↓ 57% · CO 8.8This facility: 3.7, 57% below the CO average of 8.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Antipsychotic use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.6%
↓ 47% · CO 20.0This facility: 10.6, 47% below the CO average of 20.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.6%
↓ 47% · CO 20.0This facility: 10.6, 47% below the CO average of 20.0 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
↓ 4% · CO 93.5This facility: 89.4, 4% below the CO average of 93.5 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
89.4%
↓ 4% · CO 93.5This facility: 89.4, 4% below the CO average of 93.5 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · CO 94.7This facility: 100.0, 6% above the CO average of 94.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
100.0%
↑ 6% · CO 94.7This facility: 100.0, 6% above the CO average of 94.7 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.01
↑ 55% · CO 1.30This facility: 2.01, 55% above the CO average of 1.30 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.01
↑ 55% · CO 1.30This facility: 2.01, 55% above the CO average of 1.30 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
↓ 13% · CO 1.67This facility: 1.45, 13% below the CO average of 1.67 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.45
↓ 13% · CO 1.67This facility: 1.45, 13% below the CO average of 1.67 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Short-stay residents
Rehab and recovery after a hospital stay · 8 measures
Daily care & independence
Able to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
↑ 6% · US 53.7This facility: 57.1, 6% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
57.1%
↑ 6% · US 53.7This facility: 57.1, 6% above the US average of 53.7 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Returned home or to the community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.5%
≈ 0% · US 50.6This facility: 50.5, level with the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
50.5%
≈ 0% · US 50.6This facility: 50.5, level with the US average of 50.6 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Safety & clinical stability
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.6%
↑ 373% · US 0.8This facility: 3.6, 373% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
3.6%
↑ 373% · US 0.8This facility: 3.6, 373% above the US average of 0.8 (among US facilities reporting a recent figure).Physical & mental health
New antipsychotic medication
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
↓ 10% · CO 1.6This facility: 1.4, 10% below the CO average of 1.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.4%
↓ 10% · CO 1.6This facility: 1.4, 10% below the CO average of 1.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Preventive care
Pneumococcal vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
↑ 29% · CO 76.4This facility: 98.5, 29% above the CO average of 76.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.5%
↑ 29% · CO 76.4This facility: 98.5, 29% above the CO average of 76.4 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Flu vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.1%
↑ 15% · CO 75.6This facility: 87.1, 15% above the CO average of 75.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
87.1%
↑ 15% · CO 75.6This facility: 87.1, 15% above the CO average of 75.6 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Hospital & emergency visits
Re-hospitalized after admission
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.2%
↓ 15% · CO 20.3This facility: 17.2, 15% below the CO average of 20.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
17.2%
↓ 15% · CO 20.3This facility: 17.2, 15% below the CO average of 20.3 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
ER visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.7%
↓ 24% · CO 12.8This facility: 9.7, 24% below the CO average of 12.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
9.7%
↓ 24% · CO 12.8This facility: 9.7, 24% below the CO average of 12.8 (among CO facilities reporting a recent figure).Green: 5% or more better than the state average. Yellow: within 5%. Red: 5% or more worse.Arrows show whether a figure is above or below the average. Green is better for residents, red is worse, and yellow means within 5% of the average. Grey compares with the US average only, because CMS publishes no state figure. The line on each bar marks the average.
Quality measures are calculated by CMS from Minimum Data Set (MDS) resident assessments and Medicare claims.
Money and staffing.
Sunny Vista Living Center’s finances from its CMS cost report for the fiscal year ending December 2024, compared with 192 Colorado nursing homes that filed a recent report. Includes all financial data for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
FY Dec 2024
Is it financially stable?
Losing money on care, but less than last year
−2.0% operating margin
+1.5 pts vs prior year
An operating loss in 6 of the last 8 reported years. Other income ($0.2M) trims the net loss to −$0.0M. Watch for cost-cutting that reaches staffing.
Does it invest in staff?
Spends less on payroll than most Colorado homes
57.7% payroll share of revenue
CO average 63.3%Rank #114 / 192Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 114th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll % of net patient revenue. 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.
Payroll rose $0.5M while revenue rose $0.7M. A low share can mean leaner staffing; check hours per resident in the staffing section.
FY 2024 scorecard
Each row shows the FY 2024 figure, the change since the prior report, the trend, and how it compares with Colorado homes.
Revenue & profit
Losing money on care
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | CO median | Compared with CO homesRank in CO | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net patient revenue What the home earns from resident care, after discounts and bad debt. | $14.7M | +$0.7M | Trend 20172024 | CO median $10.0M | Rank in CO Rank #30 / 192Net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 30th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for net patient revenue. 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. Higher than 85% of homes | Above CO median Higher net patient revenue than 85% of CO homes that filed a recent report. Revenue mostly follows how big a home is. |
| Operating expenses Everything it costs to run the home: staff, supplies, rent, admin. | $15.0M | +$0.5M | Trend 20172024 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Exceeds revenue Operating expenses are higher than net patient revenue, so resident care runs at a loss. |
| Net patient income Revenue minus operating expenses. Negative means care loses money. | −$0.3M | +$0.2M | Trend 20172024 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss, narrowing Resident care lost money this year, less than in the prior report. |
| Operating margin Net patient income as a share of revenue. The clearest health signal. | −2.0% | +1.5 pts | Trend 20172024 | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss A negative margin means resident care costs more than it earns. |
| Other income Money not from resident care: investments, grants, services. | $0.2M | — | Trend — | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Offsets part of the loss Income from outside resident care covers part of the loss on care. |
| Net income The bottom line after other income. | −$0.0M | +$0.2M | Trend — | CO median — | Rank in CO Not ranked | Loss The bottom line is below zero even after other income. |
Staffing spend
Spends less of revenue on staff than most Colorado homes
| Metric | FY 2024 | vs prior year | Trend 2017 → 2024Trend | CO median | Compared with CO homesRank in CO | In short |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Payroll costs Salaries and wage-related benefits, not counting contract labor. | $8.5M | +$0.5M | Trend 20172024 | CO median $6.0M | Rank in CO Rank #41 / 192Payroll costs — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 41st out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll costs. 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. Higher than 79% of homes | Above CO median Higher payroll than 79% of CO homes. Payroll in dollars mostly follows how big a home is, so this compares size, not staffing levels. |
| Payroll share of revenue Payroll divided by revenue. Higher usually means more staff per resident. | 57.7% | +0.8 pts | Trend 20172024 | CO median 59.7% | Rank in CO Rank #114 / 192Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarked This nursing home is ranked 114th out of 192 nursing homes we track in Colorado for payroll % of net patient revenue. 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. Higher than 41% of homes | 5.6 pts under CO average The CO average is 63.3% of revenue. Within 3 points of it reads as near the average. |
Charts, 2017–2024 2 charts · CO benchmark drawn as a dashed line
Revenue, expenses and income
What the home earned from resident care (net patient revenue), what it cost to run (operating expenses) and the difference between the two (net patient income), for each fiscal year it filed a CMS cost report.
USD, millions
Net patient revenue Operating expenses Net patient income
Where revenue goes
Both lines are a share of net patient revenue. Payroll share is what goes to salaries and wage-related benefits; operating margin is what is left after every operating cost (below 0%, resident care lost money). The dashed line is the Colorado payroll average.
% of net patient revenue
Payroll share Operating margin CO payroll average
Year-by-year data, 2017–2024 every reported year · latest first, scroll sideways
| Metric | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 |
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| Net patient revenue | $13.7M | $13.6M | $16.9M | $16.2M | $12.6M | $13.9M | $14.0M | $14.7M |
| Operating expenses | $13.4M | $13.4M | $18.4M | $18.8M | $13.8M | $15.6M | $14.5M | $15.0M |
| Net patient income | $0.3M | $0.2M | −$1.5M | −$2.6M | −$1.2M | −$1.7M | −$0.5M | −$0.3M |
| Operating margin | 2.4% | 1.7% | −8.7% | −16.3% | −9.6% | −12.5% | −3.5% | −2.0% |
| Net income | $0.7M | $0.2M | −$0.6M | $0.5M | $1.6M | −$1.8M | −$0.3M | −$0.0M |
| Payroll costs | $6.7M | $7.0M | $9.1M | $9.6M | $7.1M | $5.3M | $8.0M | $8.5M |
| Payroll share of revenue | 48.8% | 51.3% | 53.7% | 59.5% | 56.8% | 38.5% | 56.9% | 57.7% |
| Beds | 116 | 116 | 176 | 226 | 116 | 116 | 116 | 116 |
| Gross revenue | $16.4M | $16.3M | $18.9M | $17.9M | $14.6M | $16.2M | $14.3M | $14.9M |
| Salaries | $5.6M | $5.9M | $7.9M | $8.3M | $6.2M | $4.5M | $7.0M | $7.2M |
| Wage-related costs | $1.1M | $1.1M | $1.2M | $1.3M | $1.0M | $0.8M | $1.0M | $1.3M |
| Contract labor | $1.6M | $1.2M | $1.1M | $0.4M | $1.3M | $4.9M | $1.2M | $0.7M |
| Other operating costs | $6.7M | $6.4M | $9.3M | $9.2M | $6.7M | $10.3M | $6.5M | $6.5M |
| Net patient revenue per day | $347 | $353 | $308 | $289 | $341 | $356 | $355 | $372 |
| Cost per day | $339 | $347 | $335 | $336 | $374 | $400 | $368 | $379 |
| Average length of stay | 75.9 days | 65.4 days | 82.9 days | 97.9 days | 153.7 days | 118.5 days | 126.0 days | 444.6 days |
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Who this home usually serves
Residents split by who pays for their care: Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay and other sources.
Over a year: CMS SNF Cost Report, FY2024
Snapshot: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (quarterly), Jun 2026
Arriving
85 admissions · FY2024
Residents admitted during the year.
Medicare
58 · 68%
Medicaid
17 · 20%
Private pay & other
10 · 12%
Resident snapshot
113 residents · Jun 2026
Residents counted on the date of the latest CMS report, which updates quarterly.
Medicare
9 · 8%
Medicaid
55 · 49%
Private pay & other
49 · 43%
Leaving
89 discharges · FY2024
Residents discharged during the year.
Medicare
45 · 51%
Medicaid
35 · 39%
Private pay & other
9 · 10%
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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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.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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: 63.3% 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.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| The Center at Centennial | NH SNF | Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs) | 80
Facility
80
CO AVG
94
Rank
#128 / 212 |
88.5%
Facility
88.5%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#1 / 140 | +16% | 3.80
Facility
3.80
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#83 / 191 | +14% | -2% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 20
Facility
20
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#74 / 196 | 5.0
Facility
5.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#95 / 196 | 3 | 71 | - |
45
Facility
45
CO AVG
60
Rank
#168 / 233 | The Center At Centennial, LLC | $14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.0MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#40 / 192 | $8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#37 / 192 | 62.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
62.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#68 / 192 | 065390 | ||||
| Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs | NH SNF | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 34
Facility
34
CO AVG
94
Rank
#206 / 212 |
89.7%
Facility
89.7%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#20 / 140 | +17% | 4.17
Facility
4.17
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#51 / 191 | +19% | +8% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 2
Facility
2
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#1 / 196 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#6 / 196 | - | 31 | A+ |
66
Facility
66
CO AVG
60
Rank
#107 / 233 | Ahc Of Colorado Springs, LLC | $7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$7.4MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#148 / 192 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#171 / 192 | 42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
42.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#188 / 192 | 065407 | ||||
| The Gardens Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH SNF | Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs) | 45
Facility
45
CO AVG
94
Rank
#189 / 212 |
95.3%
Facility
95.3%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#11 / 140 | +25% | 3.99
Facility
3.99
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#51 / 191 | +3% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 3
Facility
3
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#2 / 196 | 1.0
Facility
1.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#1 / 196 | - | 43 | - |
46
Facility
46
CO AVG
60
Rank
#163 / 233 | Madison Partners Inc | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#165 / 192 | $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#175 / 192 | 48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
48.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#160 / 192 | 065198 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs | NH SNF | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 121
Facility
121
CO AVG
94
Rank
#39 / 212 |
74.9%
Facility
74.9%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#88 / 140 | -2% | 4.19
Facility
4.19
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#41 / 191 | +5% | +8% | $32.3k
Facility
$32.3k
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#146 / 197 | 10
Facility
10
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#19 / 196 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#6 / 196 | 2 | 91 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
60
Rank
#118 / 233 | Colorado Springs Medical Investors, LLC | $11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$11.8MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#66 / 192 | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#40 / 192 | 72.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
72.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#23 / 192 | 065356 | ||||
| Sunny Vista Living Center | NH AL IL MC SNF | Colorado Springs | 116
Facility
116
CO AVG
94
Rank
#53 / 212 |
94.1%
Facility
94.1%
CO AVG
76.4%
Rank
#28 / 140 | +23% | 4.01
Facility
4.01
CO AVG
3.87
Rank
#60 / 191 | -34% | +4% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$38.1k
Rank
#1 / 197 | 16
Facility
16
CO AVG
25.2
Rank
#48 / 196 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
CO AVG
5.1
Rank
#71 / 196 | - | 109 | A+ |
95
Facility
95
CO AVG
60
Rank
#4 / 233 | Sunny Vista Living Center | $14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$14.7MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$10.8M
Rank
#30 / 192 | $8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
$8.5MFiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
$6.7M
Rank
#41 / 192 | 57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
Facility
57.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2024
CO AVG
63.3%
Rank
#114 / 192 | 065254 |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sunny Vista Living Center
Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.01 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.
02 What is the occupancy rate at Sunny Vista Living Center?
Sunny Vista Living Center's occupancy is 94.1%.
03 Are pets allowed at Sunny Vista Living Center?
Yes, Sunny Vista Living Center allows residents to bring their pets.
04 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.
05 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.
06 Who is the administrator of Sunny Vista Living Center?
Stephen Downs is the administrator of Sunny Vista Living Center.
07 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.
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