Bear Creek Senior Living
1685 S 21st St · Colorado Springs, CO · 80904 · 7193291774
45 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.23 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.98 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,614 |
Inspection citations (11 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F February 11, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 30, 2025 · found via complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected March 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected June 7, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G January 26, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 26, 2023
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 26, 2023
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected February 21, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 30, 2025 | Fine | $6,614 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065373 · certified since December 2, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.