BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
1685 S 21ST ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING Compares
BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING is a 45-bed for-profit nursing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (9.4%) is above the Colorado average of 3.4% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 45 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 81% occupied.
Among the 20 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Colorado Springs, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.1% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 9.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (179% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (100% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING with other nursing homes in Colorado Springs.
What keeps BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.1% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 9.4% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING's rating advantage in Colorado Springs?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.0 stars across 20 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BEAR CREEK SENIOR LIVING?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Colorado Springs
Colorado Springs sits in El Paso County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 91,065 (12.8%)
- Median age
- 34.4 years
- Median household income
- $71,517
- Median home value
- $300,200
Demographics for El Paso County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Colorado Springs.
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