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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Center at Centennial is a skilled nursing facility in Colorado, celebrated for its exceptional care and outstanding facility. They have a remarkable track record of effectively involving families and offering comprehensive discharge planning while tailoring individualized programs for seniors, meeting all nursing home requirements. In addition to top-notch medical care, they prioritize psychological well-being, providing therapeutic services including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with physical rehabilitation and social services, in line with nursing home facilities standards.
Residents can also indulge in fine dining experiences featuring healthy and satisfying meals. The facility itself boasts a state-of-the-art design and meticulously maintained grounds, offering 80 private suites with private bathrooms and showers. Their amenities include a beauty salon, scenic city views, and individual thermostat control. The gym is equipped with state-of-the-art facilities, exuding a classic and exquisite interior design. The home surely emanates a timeless atmosphere, ensuring that residents enjoy world-class amenities while receiving top-tier care.
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.
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.
This home is ranked 56th out of 161 homes in Colorado.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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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.
| 58m per day | ▲ 16% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
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.
| 1h 10m per day | ▲ 71% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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.
| 2h 25m per day | ▲ 9% State avg: 2h 13m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 51m per day | ▲ 17% State avg: 3h 17m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
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.
| 10m per day | ▲ 100% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
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.
| 37m per day | ▲ 3% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 29m per day |
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
49% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
51% of new residents, often for short stays.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #20 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the Colorado average: 76.5%The Center at Centennial is administrated by Gerard Lafont.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | CO Average | vs. CO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 21 | 30 | This facility has 30% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Colorado nursing home (21 vs. CO avg 30).↓ 30% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 5.3 | 7.5 | This facility has 29% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado nursing home (5.3 vs. CO avg 7.5).↓ 29% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
This facility’s inspection record is mixed, with recurring issues in infection control, medication management, and resident safety despite some clean reports. The most recent inspection on October 23, 2024, cited one deficiency for failing to implement an effective antibiotic stewardship program. A July 31, 2024 complaint investigation substantiated medication delays and a fall causing harm, with inadequate follow-up actions by staff.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsColorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Oct 2024
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 21 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 21 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 21 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
3
43% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols.
Oct 23, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Jul 31, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to building safety, cleanliness, maintenance, and overall living conditions.
Apr 13, 2023
Corrected
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.
The Center at Centennial is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado.
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52.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Colorado Springs's city center to The Center at Centennial's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 1.06 miles to nearest hospital (WellLife Medical Centers)
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
46% better than Colorado averageColorado average ratio: 1.91:1
5% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 8.3 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
10.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Total hours from contractors
0 contractor hours this quarter
No contractor roles were reported this quarter.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 52 | 0 | 52 | 13,784 | 91 | 100% | 9.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 19 | 0 | 19 | 6,586 | 91 | 100% | 10.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,527 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,501 | 91 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,267 | 89 | 98% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,789 | 84 | 92% | 7.4 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 2 | 0 | 2 | 1,000 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 4 | 0 | 4 | 788 | 80 | 88% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 688 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 560 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 527 | 65 | 71% | 8.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 513 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 463 | 63 | 69% | 7.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 249 | 30 | 33% | 8.1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
46Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.4%
28% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
0.1%
96% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
94.1%
24% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
27.6%
36% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 20.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
11.1%
13% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 12.8%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.2%
69% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
63.9%
19% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
65.1%
29% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
| The Center at Centennial |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Colorado Springs (West Colorado Springs) | 80 | 90.2% | +18% | 4.04 | -2% | +5% | 0 | 21 | 4.2 | 3 | 64 | 45 | The Medical Center LLC | $29.3M | $8.0M | 27.3% | 65390 | ||||
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IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Centennial | 109 | 84.1% | +10% | 5.06 | +60% | +31% | 2 | 19 | 3.2 | 3 | 81 | 70 | Keith Mullett | $24.2M | $7.0M | 29% | 65345 |
Historical financial and operational data for The Center at Centennial based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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The Center at Centennial is in the West Colorado Springs neighborhood of Colorado Springs.
The Center at Centennial has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
The Center at Centennial's occupancy is 99%.
Gerard Lafont is the administrator of The Center at Centennial.
The Center at Centennial has 80 beds.
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Yes — The Center at Centennial is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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