Brookdale Skyline

2365 Patriot Hts · Colorado Springs, CO · 80904 · 7196675360

82 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Brookdale Senior Living Part of a CCRC

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.

Red flags

1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level

Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 54
Serious harm & abuse 20% 78
Staffing 20% 79
Federal penalties 15% 74
Trend 10% 38
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day4.133.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.100.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.51≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year57%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)1 · $14,015

Inspection citations (17 in the current record)

  • Actual harm · G December 10, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Past Non-Compliance · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 11, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Corrected July 17, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · F April 17, 2025

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D April 17, 2025

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E April 17, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected May 23, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected October 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 31, 2023

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Corrected September 22, 2023 · Environmental

  • Actual harm · G June 22, 2022

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Corrected July 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

Federal penalties

DateTypeAmount / length
December 10, 2025Fine$14,015

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065382 · certified since November 26, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.