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The Center At Cordera
9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80924
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.
The Center At Cordera, in Colorado Springs, Colorado, is certified for 80 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Veritas Management Group chain.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 11, 19 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 43.8 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $9K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 68.0%.
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 | 35 | 21 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 43.8 | 25.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.8 | 3.5 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 68.0% | 54.0% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,600 | $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: 29 Aug 2024, 25 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×16 E ×13 F ×4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Apr 2026 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 5 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Feb 2026 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | E | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0559 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Jul 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2025 |
| 23 Jul 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 20 Aug 2025 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 16 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | G | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 31 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | 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 | 25 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 25 May 2023 |
| 25 Apr 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 | 25 May 2023 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 18 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0680 | Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0660 | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
| 20 Jan 2022 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $8,600 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 68.0%, RNs 71.4%; 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 | 8.1% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 13.3% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 10.9% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
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: Center At Centennial, Llc. Chain: Veritas Management Group (13 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 |
| 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 The Center At Cordera been cited for?
35 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has The Center At Cordera been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $9K in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Center At Cordera compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.8 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Center At Cordera?
It is part of the Veritas Management Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Center At Cordera last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 29 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.