BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING is a 45-bed nursing home in COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado. CMS has certified it for Medicare and Medicaid since 1999-12-02. It averages 36.2 residents a day.
What harm was found in the violations cited at BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING?
CMS lists 11 health-inspection deficiencies for BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING since 2023-01-26, 7 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is G; the most recent health inspection was 2026-02-11.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-02-11 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2025-01-30 | F0623, F0626 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. / Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D |
| 2024-05-06 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F |
| 2024-05-06 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E |
| 2024-05-06 | F0695, F0883 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. / Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D |
| 2023-01-26 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G |
| 2023-01-26 | F0684, F0761 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / 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. | E |
| 2023-01-26 | F0693 | 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. | D |
Why was BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING fined?
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-30 | Fine | $6,614 |
How is BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING staffed relative to the CO average?
| Measure | This facility | CO average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.26279 | 3.72368 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 33.3 | 47.1 |
| Average number of residents per day | 36.2 | 74.8 |
Who owns BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING?
BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING is registered with CMS as For profit - Limited Liability company, operates under the legal business name STELLAR BEAR CREEK LLC.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | STELLAR X, LLC | since 11/14/2025 |
| 5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST | FORBRIGHT BANK | since 11/14/2025 |
| OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | COLORADO SPRINGS MANAGEMENT, LLC, FORBRIGHT BANK, STELLAR X, LLC, BENTON, ADAM, BENTON, EVRETT, HENDERSON, RAY, SCHULTZ, KARI, SWANSON, CHRISTINE, YORK, HEATHER | since 11/14/2025 |
| ADP OF THE SNF | COLORADO SPRINGS MANAGEMENT, LLC, FORBRIGHT BANK, STELLAR X, LLC, BENTON, ADAM, BENTON, EVRETT, HENDERSON, RAY, SCHULTZ, KARI, SWANSON, CHRISTINE, YORK, HEATHER | since 11/14/2025 |
Were you or a family member harmed at BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING?