Public Record
The Gardens
From CMS
Facility profile
- CMS overall rating
- 5 / 5
- Certified beds
- 45
- Avg. residents per day
- 43.2
*CMS Five-Star
*CMS
*CMS
Inspection record
On record from CMS
- Citations on record
- 21
- Inspections on file
- 6
- Last inspection
- 2025-12-11
*CMS
*CMS
*CMS
Citations
21 citations on record
Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.
What do CMS severity letters mean?
Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.
Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.
- 0812Generalpotential for harm
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- 0161Generalpotential for harm
Use approved construction type or materials.
- 0291Generalpotential for harm
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- 0321Generalpotential for harm
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- 0324Generalpotential for harm
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0372Generalpotential for harm
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0711Generalpotential for harm
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
- 0927Generalpotential for harm
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
- 0363Generalpotential for harm
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- 0686Generalpotential for harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
- 0222Generalpotential for harm
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0345Generalpotential for harm
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- 0600Generalpotential for harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
- 0353Generalpotential for harm
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- 0511Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- 0521Generalpotential for harm
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- 0325Generalpotential for harm
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
FAQ
Questions and answers
- What is The Gardens?
- The Gardens is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, CO, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 065198.
- What is the CMS rating for The Gardens?
- The Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
- How many beds does The Gardens have?
- The Gardens is certified for 45 beds. It serves an average of 43.2 residents per day.
- How many citations does The Gardens have?
- The Gardens has 21 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
- When was The Gardens last inspected?
- The Gardens was last inspected on December 11, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
- What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
- Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.
*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.
/nursing-home/065198-gardens-the