Liberty Heights
12205 Gunstock Dr · Colorado Springs, CO · 80921 · 7194819494
42 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Senior Lifestyle Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $39,035 |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 15, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J January 7, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected January 26, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 16, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 16, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 15, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 13, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 19, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 21, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| January 7, 2026 | Fine | $39,035 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065305 · certified since October 15, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.