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Bear Creek Senior Living
1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bear Creek Senior Living, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is certified for 45 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 4 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (1, 6, 4 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 24.4 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $7K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day (1.2 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 33.3%.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | El Paso Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 11 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.4 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.2 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33.3% | 54.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,614 | $9,110 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (20 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 11 Feb 2026, 6 May 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×5 E ×3 F ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Feb 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 20 Mar 2026 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 30 Jan 2025 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Mar 2025 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 6 May 2024 | F0883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Standard survey | 7 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
| 26 Jan 2023 | F0693 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 21 Feb 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2025 | Fine | $6,614 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 33.3%, RNs 23.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.9% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 13.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.4% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.2% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.9% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Stellar Bear Creek Llc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar X, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 11/14/2025 |
| Forbright Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| Colorado Springs Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| Forbright Bank | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| Stellar X, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| Colorado Springs Management, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2025 |
| Forbright Bank | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/18/2025 |
| Stellar X, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in El Paso County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 34 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 5.9 | — | 16 Mar 2023 |
| Brookdale Skyline | Colorado Springs | 82 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 17 | 20.7 | $9K | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Center At Centennial, The | Colorado Springs | 80 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 20 | 25.0 | — | 23 Oct 2024 |
| Gardens, The | Colorado Springs | 45 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 6.7 | — | 11 Dec 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 121 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 10 | 8.3 | $32K | 26 Feb 2026 |
| Liberty Heights | Colorado Springs | 42 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 16 | 38.1 | $25K | 15 Apr 2026 |
| The Center At Cordera | Colorado Springs | 80 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 35 | 43.8 | $9K | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Fountain View Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Colorado Springs | 90 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 17 | 18.9 | — | 28 Jan 2026 |
All 20 facilities in El Paso County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bear Creek Senior Living been cited for?
11 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Bear Creek Senior Living been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $7K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bear Creek Senior Living compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.3 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bear Creek Senior Living?
Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Stellar X, LLC, Colorado Springs Management, LLC and Forbright Bank. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bear Creek Senior Living last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Feb 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 11 Feb 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.