B

BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING

1685 S 21ST ST, COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80904
Score: 72 / 100

Bear Creek Senior Living earns a solid B grade from CMS data, with a score of 72/100. Performing above average across most metrics, this Colorado Springs facility ranks in the 68th percentile among Colorado nursing homes.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Bear Creek Senior Living, with 3.37 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 13 deficiencies at Bear Creek Senior Living. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 16 / 20 pts
4 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.37 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.21 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.35 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.81 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.96 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.77 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

13
Total Deficiencies
Jan 29, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0623 Severity D
    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including a
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0626 Severity D
    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
    Jan 29, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0880 Severity F
    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    May 5, 2024 · Infection Control Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity E
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    May 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    May 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 1.5% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 7.2% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 14.1% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 2.2% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 23.1% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 9.2% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 29.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $6,614

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 72 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 4★ → 16 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
45
Provider Type
Medicare
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 5, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
4