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The Center at Cordera

9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80924

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The Center at Cordera 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.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(719) 522-2000
Last standard health inspection
July 28, 2026 (3 months ago)
Certified beds
80
Residents per day, on average
56.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Center at Centennial, LLC
Chain
Veritas Management Group
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (18 vs 25).

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.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. 2 citations

    Health inspection on July 28, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 August 7, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0695 2 times since 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 August 5, 2026.

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  3. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on July 28, 2026

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0531. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 12, 2026.

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  4. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CENTER AT CORDERA, LLC, THE.

  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 14, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0726. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

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  7. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  8. 1 citation

    Health inspection on February 5, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0695. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 24, 2026.

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  9. 5 citations

    Health inspection on July 23, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0554. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0559. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 28, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 24, 2025.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 August 14, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 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 August 20, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from August 29, 2024 from $13,230 to $8,600.

  11. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CENTER AT CORDERA.

  12. CMS update of December 20, 2024

    • 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 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  13. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  14. 3 citations

    Health inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

    65 of 210 Colorado homes (31%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.

    • 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 September 16, 2024.

    • Citation F0697. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.

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  15. 1 citation

    Fire safety inspection on August 29, 2024

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • 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 September 27, 2024.

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  16. Fine

    August 29, 2024 (2 years ago)

    CMS fine of $8,600 on August 29, 2024.

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  17. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  18. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CENTER AT CORDERA, LLC, THE.

  19. 6 citations

    Health inspection on April 25, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 31, 2023.

    • Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal 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 May 25, 2023.

    • Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

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  20. 11 citations

    Fire safety inspection on April 25, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation E0036. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish emergency prep training and testing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation E0037. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish staff and initial training requirements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation E0041. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Implement emergency and standby power systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 2, 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 June 14, 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 May 11, 2023.

    • Citation K0521. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 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 May 25, 2023.

    • Citation K0912. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 9, 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 June 2, 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 May 26, 2023.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was The Center at Cordera last inspected?

CMS lists July 28, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does The Center at Cordera have?

CMS lists 18 health citations since April 25, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has The Center at Cordera been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,600 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of The Center at Cordera?

Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.

Is The Center at Cordera a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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