Bear Creek Senior Living
1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Bear Creek Senior Living is a nursing home in Colorado Springs, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionFebruary 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Health citations since January 26, 202311 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three years1, $6,614 in total
- CMS flagsChanged ownership in the last 12 months
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CMS flags
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Changed ownership in the last 12 months
CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Health inspection on February 11, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on February 11, 2026
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 1, 2026.
Citation K0300. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet other general requirements that are deficient.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Name
CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 30, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
CMS fine of $6,614 on January 30, 2025.
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Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
Citation F0626. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2025.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on May 6, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.
Citation F0760. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on May 6, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0345 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0363. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 12, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on January 26, 2023
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
55 of 210 Colorado homes (26%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Citation F0693. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 21, 2023.
Fire safety inspection on January 26, 2023
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.
Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 30, 2023.
Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 5, 2023.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 4 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (719) 329-1774
- Last standard health inspection
- February 11, 2026 (9 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 45
- Residents per day, on average
- 35.9
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Stellar Bear Creek LLC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (11 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- STELLAR X, LLC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 100% · since 11/14/2025
- COLORADO SPRINGS MANAGEMENT, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- FORBRIGHT BANKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- STELLAR X, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- BENTON, ADAMOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
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- BENTON, EVRETTOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- HENDERSON, RAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- SCHULTZ, KARIOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- SWANSON, CHRISTINEOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
- YORK, HEATHEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/14/2025
Questions
When was Bear Creek Senior Living last inspected?
CMS lists February 11, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bear Creek Senior Living have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since January 26, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bear Creek Senior Living been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $6,614 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Bear Creek Senior Living?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Bear Creek Senior Living a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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