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Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
1719 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
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.
Certified for 60 beds, Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation serves Colorado Springs in El Paso County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1970.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 1 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (16, 5, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.3 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 4 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $87K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.5 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 55.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | El Paso Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.3 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.5 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.6% | 54.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $86,723 | $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: 15 Aug 2024, 16 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×5 D ×11 E ×7 B ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 2026 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Jul 2026 |
| 22 Apr 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Complaint investigation | 14 May 2025 |
| 13 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 4 Feb 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | 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 | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Complaint investigation | 17 Apr 2024 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 16 Feb 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | B | Standard survey | 10 Mar 2023 |
| 21 Oct 2021 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | G | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 21 Oct 2021 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | G | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 21 Oct 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
| 21 Oct 2021 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 12 Nov 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | Fine | $24,382 | |
| 13 Feb 2025 | Fine | $12,617 | |
| 15 Aug 2024 | Fine | $40,905 | |
| 11 Apr 2024 | Fine | $8,819 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 55.6%, RNs 55.6%; — 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 | 22.4% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.5% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.4% | 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 | 3.3% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 8.5% | 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: Bijou Healthcare Llc. Chain: The Ensign Group (342 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bijou Health Holdings LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| Ensign Services Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2017 |
| Standard Bearer Healthcare Op LP | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
| The Ensign Group Inc | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2022 |
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 |
| Bear Creek Senior Living | Colorado Springs | 45 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 24.4 | $7K | 11 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 |
All 20 facilities in El Paso County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $87K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation?
It is part of the The Ensign Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 16 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2024.
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.