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Sunny Vista Living Center

Nursing HomeColorado Springs, COCMS 065254
16 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
3 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
116

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
111.4

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Health citations
16

*CMS

Fire safety findings
3

*CMS

Inspections on file
6

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-07-24

*CMS

Citations

16 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.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

  • 0742Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • 0605Generalpotential for harm

    Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

  • 0699Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  • 0742Generalpotential for harm

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  • 0812Generalpotential for harm

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • 0813Generalpotential for harm

    Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

  • 0908Generalpotential for harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • 0693Generalpotential for harm

    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.

  • 0679Generalpotential for harm

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0761Generalpotential for harm

    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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Sunny Vista Living Center?
Sunny Vista Living Center 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 065254.
What is the CMS rating for Sunny Vista Living Center?
Sunny Vista Living Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Sunny Vista Living Center have?
Sunny Vista Living Center is certified for 116 beds. It serves an average of 111.4 residents per day.
How many citations does Sunny Vista Living Center have?
Sunny Vista Living Center has 16 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Sunny Vista Living Center last inspected?
Sunny Vista Living Center was last inspected on July 24, 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.

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