Mount St Francis Nursing Center
7550 Assisi Hts · Colorado Springs, CO · 80919 · 7195981336
110 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Commonspirit Health
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.20 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.49 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 50% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 6, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 5, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Corrected January 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected November 15, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected October 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 17, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E August 17, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected September 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 18, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 18, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2019
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected September 18, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065325 · certified since July 1, 1994. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.