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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
F0880No 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
F0623No 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
F0626No 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
F0695No 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
F0883No 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
F0760No 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
F0880No 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
F0693No 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
F0684No 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
F0761No 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
F0689Actual 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
Date
Type
Amount
January 30, 2025
Fine
$6,614
Ownership transfers
Effective
Seller
Buyer
11/14/2025
S-h Opco Bear Creek LLC
Stellar Bear Creek LLC
From the CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Change of Ownership dataset. A sale does not by itself say anything about care quality.