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
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
1719 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 · El Paso County
22
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Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 96% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
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 low federal rating — review the details closely
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs, CO, with 60 certified beds and an average of about 57 residents per day. It operates as part of the The Ensign Group network. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.
Medicare rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall — below the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 2/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.36 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.1%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 15 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 4 federal fines totaling $86,723 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average 1-star overall CMS rating
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.31 hrs/resident/day)
- •15 deficiencies at last survey
- •$86,723 in federal fines
Best for: Families considering this community should tour in person, request the latest survey, and weigh it against higher-rated Colorado Springs options — our advisors can help you compare.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 60
- Avg. residents/day
- 57
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- The Ensign Group
- Continuing care
- Yes — multiple care levels
- CMS provider #
- 065113
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 |
| Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan) | $2,860–$7,810/mo (median $5,740) | 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
- 3.31
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.36
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 61.1%
- 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)
- 15
- Federal fines
- 4 ($86,723)
- Total penalties
- 4
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-15
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (25 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2025-04-22Severity G — actual harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-02-13Severity J — immediate jeopardyFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-08-15Severity G — actual harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies
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.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
2024-08-15Severity E — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies
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, compar…
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-22 | Fine | $24,382 |
| 2025-02-13 | Fine | $12,617 |
| 2024-08-15 | Fine | $40,905 |
| 2024-04-11 | Fine | $8,819 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Daily activities & events
Location
1719 E Bijou 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 Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation
How much does Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation cost?
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation 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 Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation 1 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 2/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation?
Staff provide about 3.31 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 61.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation?
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation has 25 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-15). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation have availability?
Typically 96% full (57 of 60 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation offer?
Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation in Colorado Springs, CO offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 60 beds.
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