Sunny Vista Living Center

Nursing Home · Colorado Springs, CO

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number065254

Contact & location

2445 E Cache La Poudre ST
Colorado Springs, CO 80909
El Paso County
Phone
(719) 471-8700
ZIP code
80909 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
116
Residents per day
110.2 (95% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Medicare certified since
September 1, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care
Part of a continuing care retirement community
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
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
3.87 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.60 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.99 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.28 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.72 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
26.5 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.3 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 24, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
6.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 3 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-07-24 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-07-24 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-07-24 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-07-24 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-07-24 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2025-07-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-09-06
2024-09-04 Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-11
2024-09-04 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-10-11
2023-11-30 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		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-24
2023-11-30 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-01-10
2023-11-30 Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
F0813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-22
2022-08-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-09
2022-08-11 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-22
2022-08-11 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-22
2022-08-11 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.
F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-22
2022-08-11 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-22

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
Sunny Vista Living Center (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Cappella Living Solutions (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Trout, Jeffrey (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Cappella Living Solutions (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Trout, Jeffrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Sunny Vista Living Center?

Sunny Vista Living Center has a 3-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 Sunny Vista Living Center have?

It has 116 certified beds and cares for about 110 residents per day.

Has Sunny Vista Living Center been fined?

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

What is the phone number of Sunny Vista Living Center?

(719) 471-8700. The facility is located at 2445 E Cache La Poudre ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80909.

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