CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 0653732026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Bear Creek Senior Living

1685 S 21St St · Colorado Springs, CO 80904 · El Paso County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds45CMS provider file
Recent citation rows26current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-1112026-02-113
Cycle 22024-05-0662024-05-066
Cycle 32023-01-2642023-01-266
02 / CITATION DETAIL

26 rows in the current release

1 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 5 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-11 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-20
2026-02-11 · FIREK0161Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Construction Deficiencies

Use approved construction type or materials.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-06-01
2026-02-11 · FIREK0300Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-10
2026-02-11 · FIREK0374Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-10
2025-01-30 · HEALTHF0623Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-07 · complaint
2025-01-30 · HEALTHF0626Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-03-07 · complaint
2024-05-06 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 · HEALTHF0760Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 · HEALTHF0880Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 · HEALTHF0883Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-05-06 · FIREK0345Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-05-06 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-05-06 · FIREK0363Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-05-06 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2024-05-06 · FIREK0918Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-12
2023-01-26 · HEALTHF0684Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 · HEALTHF0689Severity G · isolated actual harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 · HEALTHF0693Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality 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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy 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, compartments for controlled drugs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2023-09-30
2023-01-26 · FIREK0345Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

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

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-05
2023-01-26 · FIREK0353Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2023-09-30
2023-01-26 · FIREK0712Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-04-05
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-01-30Fine$6,6140
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • STELLAR X, LLCOrganization · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    100% · since 11/14/2025
  • FORBRIGHT BANKOrganization · 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • COLORADO SPRINGS MANAGEMENT, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • FORBRIGHT BANKOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • STELLAR X, LLCOrganization · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • BENTON, ADAMIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • BENTON, EVRETTIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • HENDERSON, RAYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • SCHULTZ, KARIIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • SWANSON, CHRISTINEIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • YORK, HEATHERIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • COLORADO SPRINGS MANAGEMENT, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/18/2025
  • FORBRIGHT BANKOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/18/2025
  • STELLAR X, LLCOrganization · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/03/2025
  • BENTON, ADAMIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • BENTON, EVRETTIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • HENDERSON, RAYIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025
  • SCHULTZ, KARIIndividual · ADP OF THE SNF
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/14/2025

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.26per resident day
RN hours1.22per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.83per resident day
Staff turnover33.3%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS

Other published facilities nearby

Open the Colorado Springs ledger →
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