Sunny Vista Living Center
2445 E Cache La Poudre St · Colorado Springs, CO · 80909 · 7194718700
116 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.81 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.73 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 27% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 24, 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 September 6, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 24, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 24, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Corrected October 11, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 24, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D November 30, 2023
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected December 22, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 30, 2023
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
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 September 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 11, 2022
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 22, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 11, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 9, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065254 · certified since September 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.