Gardens, the

Nursing Home · Colorado Springs, CO

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065198

Contact & location

104 Lois LN
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
El Paso County
Phone
(719) 635-2569
ZIP code
80904 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
45
Residents per day
42.9 (95% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Lois Lane Operations, LLC
Chain
Madison Creek Partners (13 facilities, avg 3.2★)
Medicare certified since
October 31, 1984
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.04 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.81 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.29 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.94 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.65 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
56.1 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
58.3 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 11, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
3 health · 18 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-11 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-12-28
2023-11-30 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-12-26
2022-08-17 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-09-09

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Chief Joseph Trail, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Clegg, Michael (individual)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Tippet, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
White Canyon, LLC (organization)5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest
Christensen, Covey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clegg, Michael (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Hopkins, Amber (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Ikerd, John (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Madison Creek Partners LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Shepherd, David (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
West, Dillon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Clegg, Michael (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Ikerd, John (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Christensen, Covey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Clegg, Michael (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Hopkins, Amber (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ikerd, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Madison Creek Partners LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Shepherd, David (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
West, Dillon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Gardens, the?

Gardens, the has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does Gardens, the have?

It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 43 residents per day.

Has Gardens, the been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Gardens, the?

It is part of Madison Creek Partners and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Gardens, the?

(719) 635-2569. The facility is located at 104 Lois LN, Colorado Springs, CO 80904.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.