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Bear Creek Senior Living

Nursing HomeColorado Springs, COCMS 065373
34 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
4 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
45

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
36.5

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
34

*CMS

Inspections on file
8

*CMS

Last inspection
2026-02-11

*CMS

Citations

34 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.

  • 0626Generalpotential for harm

    Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.

  • 0623Generalpotential for harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  • 0760Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0883Generalpotential for harm

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  • 0324Generalpotential for harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0695Generalpotential for harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 0911Generalpotential for harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0684Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 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.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0371Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.

  • 0918Generalpotential for harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  • 0927Generalpotential for harm

    Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

  • 0211Generalpotential for harm

    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

  • 0271Generalpotential for harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

  • 0325Generalpotential for harm

    Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0880Generalpotential for harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • 0689Seriousactual harm

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • 0677Generalpotential for harm

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

  • 0353Generalpotential for harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

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 Bear Creek Senior Living?
Bear Creek Senior Living 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 065373.
What is the CMS rating for Bear Creek Senior Living?
Bear Creek Senior Living has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Bear Creek Senior Living have?
Bear Creek Senior Living is certified for 45 beds. It serves an average of 36.5 residents per day.
How many citations does Bear Creek Senior Living have?
Bear Creek Senior Living has 34 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Bear Creek Senior Living last inspected?
Bear Creek Senior Living was last inspected on February 11, 2026. 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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