Sunny Vista Living CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 2445 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
- CCN
- 065254
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 116
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 110
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Sunny Vista Living Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Jul 2025. The latest survey cycle has 6 health citations. The median for nursing homes in Colorado is 8. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | El Paso County median | Colorado median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 2.0 | 2.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 5.0 | 5.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 20 homes in the county, 210 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | Colorado median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 24 Jul 2025 | 6 | 8 |
| Cycle 2 | 30 Nov 2023 | 5 | 8 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 5 | 6 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0605 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | 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 | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
| 24 Jul 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2025 |
Survey cycle 2: 5 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0699 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 4 Sep 2024 | F0742 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Complaint investigation | 11 Oct 2024 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 24 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0813 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. | D | Standard survey | 22 Dec 2023 |
| 30 Nov 2023 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jan 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 5 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | 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 | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Sep 2022 |
| 11 Aug 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Sep 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | Colorado median | Colorado average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.87 | 3.50 | 3.72 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.60 | 0.70 | 0.82 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.99 | 0.68 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.28 | 2.22 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.72 | 3.10 | 3.30 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 26.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, Colorado median
- 46.7%
- RN turnover in a year
- 31.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.5% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.6% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.3% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 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 | 26.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.2% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.6% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Setting
- Continuing care retirement community
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sunny Vista Living Center | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 1 Jan 1966 |
| Cappella Living Solutions | Operational/managerial control | 15 Nov 2024 | |
| Cappella Living Solutions | Adp of the snf | 15 Nov 2024 |
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Other homes in El Paso County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 5 of 5 | 0 | $0 | 25 Jun 2026 | |
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 5 of 5 | 5 | $32,260 | 26 Feb 2026 | |
| Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation | Colorado Springs | 1 of 5 | 16 | $86,723 | 15 Aug 2024 | |
| Pikes Peak Post Acute | Colorado Springs | 1 of 5 | 12 | $89,318 | 30 Jan 2025 | |
| Fountain View Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Colorado Springs | 3 of 5 | 10 | $0 | 19 Sep 2024 | |
| Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC | Colorado Springs | 1 of 5 | 16 | $24,453 | 24 Jul 2025 | |
| Falcon Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC | Colorado Springs | 2 of 5 | 17 | $6,146 | 31 Jul 2024 | |
| Springs Village Care Center | Colorado Springs | 2 of 5 | 10 | $26,845 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC | Colorado Springs | 1 of 5 | 21 | $0 | 16 Jan 2025 | |
| Mountain View Post Acute | Colorado Springs | 2 of 5 | 12 | $29,224 | 11 Dec 2025 | |
| The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs | 3 of 5 | 9 | $79,098 | 26 Jun 2025 | |
| Bear Creek Senior Living | Colorado Springs | 4 of 5 | 1 | $6,614 | 11 Feb 2026 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Sunny Vista Living Center (CCN 065254). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/sunny-vista-living-center-colorado-springs-co-065254/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Sunny Vista Living Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Jul 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 6 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 30 Nov 2023.
- Who operates Sunny Vista Living Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names Cappella Living Solutions for operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Sunny Vista Living Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists no home in Colorado as a Special Focus Facility and 5 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.