BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
1685 S 21ST ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904 · CCN 065373
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg residents/day
- 38.3
- Phone
- 7193291774
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-05-06 | 4 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -4.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-01-26 | 6 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -2.7 better |
| 3 | 2021-11-04 | 3 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -4.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.37 | 41.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.21 | 25.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.54 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $6,614
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (13)2 actual harm
- DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.2025-01-30 · Health · corrected 2025-03-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2024-05-06 · Health · corrected 2024-06-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Actual harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2023-01-26 · Health · corrected 2023-02-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-03
Actual harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-11-04 · Health · corrected 2021-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
Other facilities in COLORADO SPRINGS
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| CENTER AT CENTENNIAL, THE | ★★★★★ | 80 |
| SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION | ★★★★★ | 68 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF COLORADO SPRINGS | ★★★★★ | 121 |
| GARDENS, THE | ★★★★★ | 45 |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF COLORADO SPRINGS | ★★★★★ | 34 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.