Colorado Springs, CO · 34 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Colorado Springs's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $9,320–$12,520/mo
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Bear Creek Senior Living
1685 S 21ST St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · El Paso County
Bear Creek Retirement Community offers independent living and assisted living in Colorado Springs + memory care and short term stays.
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StrongHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Colorado Springs
Bear Creek Senior Living is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs, CO, with 45 certified beds and an average of about 37 residents per day.
Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 4/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.23 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 1 health deficiency at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $6,614 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.36 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Colorado Springs for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg. residents/day
- 37
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Independent
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 065373
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $9,320–$12,520/mo (median $10,600) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Colorado Springs prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.36
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.23
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 38.2%
- National avg ≈ 52%
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 1
- Federal fines
- 1 ($6,614)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2026-02-11
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (11 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-02-11Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
2025-01-30Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
2024-05-06Severity F — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2024-05-06Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
2024-05-06Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2024-05-06Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
2023-01-26Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Penalty history
Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $6,614 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Memory care
- ✓ Scheduled transportation
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ On-site salon / barber
- ✓ Fitness center
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Housekeeping & laundry
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ Courtyard / outdoor space
- ✓ Library
- ✓ Studio apartments
- ✓ Concierge services
- ✓ 24/7 staff
Location
1685 S 21ST St, Colorado Springs, CO
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Bear Creek Senior Living
How much does Bear Creek Senior Living cost?
Bear Creek Senior Living does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Colorado Springs, CO area typically runs $9,320–$12,520 per month (median $10,600, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Bear Creek Senior Living's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Bear Creek Senior Living 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 4/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Bear Creek Senior Living?
Staff provide about 3.36 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 38.2% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Bear Creek Senior Living?
Bear Creek Senior Living has 11 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-02-11). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Bear Creek Senior Living have availability?
Typically 81% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Bear Creek Senior Living offer?
Bear Creek Senior Living in Colorado Springs, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 45 beds.
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