Colorado Springs Senior AdvisorThe Gardens, at 104 Lois Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 (El Paso County), is a nursing facility licensed by CDPHE and certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 45 certified beds. The Gardens holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 in Care Compare data dated October 1, 2026.
How many stars does The Gardens have from CMS?
The Gardens holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5, with 5 stars for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 5 for quality measures on CMS's five-star scale.
| CMS / CDPHE measure | Value |
|---|---|
| CMS overall stars | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspections (CMS stars) | 5 of 5 |
| Staffing (CMS stars) | 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures (CMS stars) | 5 of 5 |
| Certified beds and average daily census | 45 beds, 42.9 residents a day |
| Name as CMS lists it | Gardens, The |
| Ownership (CMS) | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Chain affiliation (CMS) | Madison Creek Partners, 13 homes |
| Medicare/Medicaid certification since | October 31, 1984 |
| CDPHE license | ID 020533; 45 licensed beds; SNF/NF DUAL CERT |
Its average census of about 43 residents fills roughly 95% of certified beds, above the 88% typical of certified homes in El Paso and Teller counties.
What did the latest inspections of The Gardens find?
CMS dates The Gardens's newest standard survey to December 11, 2025; that cycle counts 1 health deficiency, split 1 routine and 0 from complaints.
In the cycle before (survey November 30, 2023) CMS counted 1 deficiency, and infection-control inspections added 0 citations. Certified homes in the two counties have a median of 7 deficiencies in their latest cycle, which puts The Gardens at or under the local middle.
Within CMS's three-year penalty window it lists no fines and 0 payment denials.
CDPHE's own Find and Compare record adds 12 state or federal visits with 20 citations by year (2023: 6, 2024: 1, 2025: 13) and 22 occurrence reports (2023: 6, 2024: 12, 2025: 3, 2026: 1).
| Date | Occurrence type reported to CDPHE |
|---|---|
| 8/24/2026 | Sexual Abuse |
| 11/24/2025 | Misappropriation of Property |
| 11/20/2025 | Misappropriation of Property |
| 6/23/2025 | Physical Abuse |
| 11/15/2024 | Physical Abuse |
How much nursing time do residents at The Gardens get?
The Gardens averages 3.01 hours of nursing time per resident each day (lower than the two-county median of 3.55); RN time accounts for 0.79 hours (roughly level with the two-county median of 0.79).
On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2.68 hours per resident-day. Nursing staff turnover is 48.6%, lower than the two-county median of 53.4%; RN turnover is 40.0%. CMS counts 0 administrator departures during its measurement period.
What is the closest nursing home to The Gardens?
Its 45 certified beds make it smaller than the two-county median of 82 licensed nursing home beds. The nearest other certified home is Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation in Colorado Springs, about 1.3 miles away as the crow flies, with a CMS rating of 2 of 5.
| Facility | Miles away | Licensed beds | CMS overall rating | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies, latest cycle |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2612 W Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 1.3 | 68 | 2 of 5 | February 26, 2026 | 17 |
| The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs 2818 Grand Vista Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 1.8 | 97 | 3 of 5 | June 26, 2025 | 9 |
| Brookdale Skyline 2365 Patriot Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 2.1 | 82 | 4 of 5 | April 17, 2025 | 7 |
| The Center at Centennial 3490 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | 2.5 | 80 | 5 of 5 | October 23, 2024 | 1 |
| Bear Creek Senior Living 1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 2.6 | 45 | 4 of 5 | February 11, 2026 | 1 |
What is near The Gardens in Colorado Springs?
The Gardens is in the Westside, Old Colorado City & Broadmoor part of Colorado Springs, and Penrose Hospital is the closest general hospital on CDPHE's list, about 3.5 miles away in a straight line.
UCHealth Memorial Hospital Central follows at roughly 4.7 miles. These are straight-line distances, not drive times.
What does The Gardens's CMS record suggest asking?
Use the federal and state record as a checklist: ask to read the full statement of deficiencies from December 11, 2025, even though the count (1 deficiency) is not high for the area.
- Turnover of 48.6% is at or under the local median; ask which charge nurses have worked nights the longest.
- Occupancy is about 95%; ask whether there is a waiting list and whether rehab beds are kept separate.
- CMS lists a resident council; ask when it meets and whether family members may attend.
- If Medicaid may pay later, confirm The Gardens accepts Health First Colorado for long stays and whether a resident who spends down keeps the same room.
Records: CDPHE Find and Compare, facility 020533; Medicare Care Compare.
