Nursing homeActive
Bear Creek Senior Living
1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904719329177445 certified beds · 36 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
11
● 0● 10● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$6,614
1 fine
Last survey
2026-02-11
Standard
CMS overall
4 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 4/5
Health 4
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-30 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-06 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-01-26 | Standard | 031 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-20Record 065373-20260211-F880
F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-07Record 065373-20250130-F623
F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-07Record 065373-20250130-F626
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 065373-20240506-F695
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 065373-20240506-F760
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 065373-20240506-F880
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-07Record 065373-20240506-F883
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-02-21Record 065373-20230126-F689
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-21Record 065373-20230126-F684
F693Ensure 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-21Record 065373-20230126-F693
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-02-21Record 065373-20230126-F761
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Civil money penalty | $6,614 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.22
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.26
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.83
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover33%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover23%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 1.2% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 13.0% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.9% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.9% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.5% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 12.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stellar X, LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Benton, Adam Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benton, Evrett Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Colorado Springs Management, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forbright Bank Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henderson, Ray Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schultz, Kari Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stellar X, LLC Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanson, Christine Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| York, Heather Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benton, Adam Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Benton, Evrett Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Colorado Springs Management, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forbright Bank Organization | 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Forbright Bank Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henderson, Ray Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schultz, Kari Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stellar X, LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanson, Christine Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| York, Heather Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.
No county cost figures on file for El Paso.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Brookdale Skyline Colorado Springs | 0.7 mi | 2025-12-10 | 061 |
| Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation Colorado Springs | 0.9 mi | 2026-02-26 | 0221 |
| Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC Colorado Springs | 1.1 mi | 2025-12-10 | 0411 |
| Gardens, The Colorado Springs | 1.8 mi | 2025-12-11 | 020 |
| The Healthcare Resort Of Colorado Springs Colorado Springs | 2.5 mi | 2025-06-26 | 1161 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |