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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The Center at Cordera
9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 · El Paso County
62
GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookModerate availability
Typically 84% 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 solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Colorado Springs
The Center at Cordera is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs, CO, with 80 certified beds and an average of about 67 residents per day. It operates as part of the Veritas Management Group network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 2/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 4.99 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.24 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.7%, higher than the ~52% national average. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 1 federal fine totaling $8,600 in the recent record.
Strengths
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (4.99 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average health-inspection rating
- •High staff turnover (67.7%)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Colorado Springs, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 80
- Avg. residents/day
- 67
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Part of a chain
- Veritas Management Group
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 065413
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
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| 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
- 4.99
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.24
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 67.7%
- 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)
- 10
- Federal fines
- 1 ($8,600)
- Total penalties
- 1
- Last standard survey
- 2024-08-29
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (35 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-14Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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.
2026-02-05Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
2025-07-23Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
2025-07-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
2025-07-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
2025-07-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom 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.
2025-07-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
2024-08-29Severity 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Fine | $8,600 |
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Rehabilitation services
- ✓ Restaurant-style dining
- ✓ Chef-prepared meals
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Library
Location
9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, 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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How much does The Center at Cordera cost?
The Center at Cordera 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 The Center at Cordera's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates The Center at Cordera 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 2/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at The Center at Cordera?
Staff provide about 4.99 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 67.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at The Center at Cordera?
The Center at Cordera has 35 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-08-29). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does The Center at Cordera have availability?
Typically 84% full — openings are usually available. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does The Center at Cordera offer?
The Center at Cordera in Colorado Springs, CO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 80 beds.
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