Colorado Springs Senior AdvisorWhat does a nursing home provide in Colorado Springs?
Twenty-four-hour licensed nursing care, rehabilitation therapy, help with all daily activities and medical oversight for people who cannot be cared for safely in assisted living or at home.
CDPHE licenses 21 nursing facilities in El Paso and Teller counties with 1,929 beds, and CMS rates 21 of them, 8 at four or five stars overall (Care Compare data as of October 1, 2026). Most take both Medicare for short rehab stays and Health First Colorado for long-term care.
How do we compare Colorado Springs nursing homes?
Use CMS's star ratings, the latest health inspection and its deficiencies, nurse staffing hours, staff turnover and penalties, all on our nursing home pages, then visit at different times and talk with residents and families.
The health inspection rating carries the most weight; staffing and turnover say a lot about day-to-day care.
What does a nursing home cost in Colorado?
Colorado's 2025 CareScout medians are about $10,159 a month for a semi-private room and $12,182 for a private room.
Medicare covers short skilled stays after a hospital admission; Health First Colorado pays long stays once income and assets qualify.
Where is nursing homes licensed across El Paso and Teller counties?
This is how CDPHE's license data spreads nursing homes across El Paso and Teller counties.
| County | Licenses | Licensed beds |
|---|---|---|
| El Paso County | 20 | 1849 |
| Teller County | 1 | 80 |
Which nursing homes serve Teller County?
Woodland Park has one licensed nursing facility; most Teller County residents who need skilled nursing go down Ute Pass to the Westside or central Colorado Springs homes.
Every home in both counties has a page with its CMS ratings, staffing and CDPHE record.
Which Pikes Peak nursing homes hold the most CMS stars?
Sorted by CMS overall rating, the 21 nursing facilities in El Paso and Teller counties run from 5 of 5 at the top to 1 of 5 at the bottom; the full list with inspection dates follows.
| Facility | CMS overall rating | Licensed beds | Last CMS health inspection | Deficiencies, latest cycle | City |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Colorado Springs 55 S Parkside Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | 5 of 5 | 34 | June 25, 2026 | 0 | Colorado Springs |
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs 2490 International Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | 5 of 5 | 121 | February 26, 2026 | 5 | Colorado Springs |
| The Center at Centennial 3490 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | 5 of 5 | 80 | October 23, 2024 | 1 | Colorado Springs |
| The Center at Cordera 9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy, Colorado Springs, CO 80924 | 5 of 5 | 80 | July 28, 2026 | 4 | Colorado Springs |
| The Gardens 104 Lois Ln, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 5 of 5 | 45 | December 11, 2025 | 1 | Colorado Springs |
| Bear Creek Senior Living 1685 S 21st St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 4 of 5 | 45 | February 11, 2026 | 1 | Colorado Springs |
| Brookdale Skyline 2365 Patriot Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 4 of 5 | 82 | April 17, 2025 | 7 | Colorado Springs |
| Liberty Heights 12205 Gunstock Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921 | 4 of 5 | 42 | July 16, 2025 | 13 | Colorado Springs |
| Fountain View Rehabilitation and Nursing 2438 E Fountain Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | 3 of 5 | 118 | September 19, 2024 | 10 | Colorado Springs |
| Sunny Vista Living Center 2445 E Cache La Poudre St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | 3 of 5 | 116 | July 24, 2025 | 6 | Colorado Springs |
| The Healthcare Resort of Colorado Springs 2818 Grand Vista Cir, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 3 of 5 | 97 | June 26, 2025 | 9 | Colorado Springs |
| Falcon Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing 1795 Monterey Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80910 | 2 of 5 | 107 | July 23, 2026 | 10 | Colorado Springs |
| Forest Ridge Health and Rehab 16006 W Us Highway 24, Woodland Park, CO 80863 | 2 of 5 | 80 | February 26, 2026 | 5 | Woodland Park |
| Medallion Post Acute Rehabilitation 1719 E Bijou St, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | 2 of 5 | 60 | June 16, 2026 | 7 | Colorado Springs |
| Mount St Francis Nursing Center 7550 Assisi Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80919 | 2 of 5 | 110 | March 6, 2025 | 5 | Colorado Springs |
| Mountain View Post Acute 835 Tenderfoot Hill Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906 | 2 of 5 | 180 | December 11, 2025 | 12 | Colorado Springs |
| Springs Village Care Center 110 W Van Buren St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | 2 of 5 | 91 | May 15, 2025 | 10 | Colorado Springs |
| Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation 2612 W Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904 | 2 of 5 | 68 | February 26, 2026 | 17 | Colorado Springs |
| Colonial Rehabilitation and Nursing 1340 E Fillmore St, Colorado Springs, CO 80907 | 1 of 5 | 80 | July 24, 2025 | 16 | Colorado Springs |
| Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing 924 W Kiowa St, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 | 1 of 5 | 83 | January 16, 2025 | 16 | Colorado Springs |
| Pikes Peak Post Acute 2719 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 | 1 of 5 | 210 | January 30, 2025 | 14 | Colorado Springs |
Side by side
| Nursing homes in Colorado is | Nursing homes in Colorado is not | |
|---|---|---|
| Care | Licensed nursing and rehab around the clock | Residential help only |
| Ratings | CMS stars and inspection results | Unrated |
| Medicaid | Pays long stays for eligible residents | Free long stays under Medicare |
