Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
1719 E Bijou St · Colorado Springs, CO · 80909 · 7193814963
60 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: The Ensign Group Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $77,904 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 5 citations involved actual harm to residents.
Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$77,904 in federal fines in the last 24 months
3 fines — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
61% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.36 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.84 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 61% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 4 · $86,723 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J February 13, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 15, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2024
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 September 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 17, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G February 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 16, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Administration
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No harm found · B February 16, 2023
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 10, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · G October 21, 2021
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 21, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 21, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected November 12, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 22, 2025 | Fine | $24,382 |
| February 13, 2025 | Fine | $12,617 |
| August 15, 2024 | Fine | $40,905 |
| April 11, 2024 | Fine | $8,819 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065113 · certified since September 21, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.