Facility Watch Inspection records for every certified US nursing home

Bear Creek Senior Living

1685 S 21st ST
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 329-1774

CCN
065373
Certified beds
45
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company

Nurse staffing

3.47
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 1.27 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 38% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected February 11, 2026

1 citation · Health
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 20, 2026

Inspected January 30, 2025

2 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0623 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025
D
F0626 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected March 7, 2025

Inspected May 6, 2024

4 citations · Health
D
F0695 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2024
D
F0883 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2024
E
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2024
F
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected June 7, 2024

Inspected January 26, 2023

4 citations · Health
D
F0693 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023
E
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023
E
F0761 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023
G
F0689 Actual harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected February 21, 2023

Penalties

DateTypeAmount
January 30, 2025Fine$6,614

Ownership transfers

EffectiveSellerBuyer
11/14/2025S-h Opco Bear Creek LLCStellar Bear Creek LLC

From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.