Bear Creek Senior Living

Nursing Home · Colorado Springs, CO

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number065373

Contact & location

1685 S 21St ST
Colorado Springs, CO 80904
El Paso County
Phone
(719) 329-1774
ZIP code
80904 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
45
Residents per day
36.2 (80% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Stellar Bear Creek LLC
Medicare certified since
December 2, 1999
Participates in
Medicare
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
3.26 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.22 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.33 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.72 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.83 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
33.3 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
23.1 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
February 11, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
1.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
11 health · 15 fire safety · includes actual harm
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-02-11 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-20
2025-01-30 Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2025-01-30 Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
F0626 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-03-07
2024-05-06 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2024-05-06 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-07
2023-01-26 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 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 2023-02-21
2023-01-26 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 2023-02-21

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

1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,614 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-01-30Fine$6,614

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Stellar X, LLC (organization)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Forbright Bank (organization)5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Benton, Adam (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Benton, Evrett (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Colorado Springs Management, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Forbright Bank (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Henderson, Ray (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Schultz, Kari (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Stellar X, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanson, Christine (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
York, Heather (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
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

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bear Creek Senior Living?

Bear Creek Senior Living has a 4-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 Bear Creek Senior Living have?

It has 45 certified beds and cares for about 36 residents per day.

Has Bear Creek Senior Living been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $6,614 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Bear Creek Senior Living?

(719) 329-1774. The facility is located at 1685 S 21St ST, 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.