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Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living

1685 South 21St Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Skilled Nursing
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,417
One Bedroom
Estimated $4,304
Two Bedroom
Estimated $5,294

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $3,972
  • Average State Price: $4,515
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living Description

    Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living is a very large 137 bed community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and skilled nursing and is about 2.1 miles outside Colorado Springs, Colorado and is part of the Stellar Living network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom room layouts.

    The community has an average rating of 8.7 out of 10 making it the 21st highest rated community in the city out of 77 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.

    To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Assisted Living

    Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Skilled Nursing

    Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.

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    Community Reviews

    8.8
    Bear Creek Assisted & Senior Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 134 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 17 out of 77 communities in Colorado Springs
  • Ranking in State: 168 out of 666 communities in CO
  • Food and Dining A

    Value for Price A

    Activities A

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care A

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A


    Employee Reviews

    6.8
    Stellar Living
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 228 reviews across the web

    The following insights are from employees that work in Colorado

    Employee Pay B

    Employee Staff B

    Employee Culture B



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Residents and their families have shared a range of experiences at Bear Creek Senior Living, highlighting the facility's commitment to providing high-quality care and creating a welcoming community. Many reviews praise the staff's kindness, compassion, and attentiveness, noting significant improvements in residents' health and well-being after moving to Bear Creek. The facility's ability to offer personalized care, including successful transitions out of hospice care for some, has been particularly appreciated.

    Several reviewers have commended Bear Creek for its excellent communication, especially during challenging times like the COVID-19 pandemic, and for going above and beyond in caring for residents. The staff, including doctors, nurses, aides, and support personnel, are frequently mentioned for their dedication and for treating residents like family. The facility's amenities, such as free transportation, enjoyable dining experiences, and a variety of fun activities, contribute to a positive living environment.

    However, one review starkly contrasts with the others, detailing a negative experience regarding the care and safety of a resident, leading to serious consequences. This review calls into question the facility's ability to meet the needs of all its residents and suggests a need for improvement in certain areas.

    Overall, the majority of feedback for Bear Creek Senior Living is overwhelmingly positive, with many families expressing gratitude for the care their loved ones receive. The facility is described as a place where staff members are not just caregivers but also friends and family to the residents. Despite the one negative review, Bear Creek appears to be a highly regarded senior living community in Colorado Springs.


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    Health

    24/7 memory care

    Trained dementia and Alzheimer’s staff

    Medication management and administration

    Assistance with ADLs

    Personal hygiene assistance

    Bathing, grooming, dressing assistance


    Services

    Daily linens and personal laundry services


    Activities

    Life enrichment program

    Companionship

    Mental stimulation

    Physical fitness

    Spiritual activities

    Emotional and social activities


    Community Amenities

    Closed-circuit cameras

    Gated perimeter

    Outdoor garden

    Sunroom

    Verandas

    Professional housekeeping staff


    Room Amenities

    Kitchenettes with mini-fridges & microwaves

    Bathrooms designed for safety and comfort

    Individually controlled heating and air-conditioning


    Dining

    Delicious and nutritional menus

    Professional chef and dietitian

    All-day, restaurant-style dining

    More than ten choices at every meal

    Delightful yummies 24/7

    Private dining room


    Transportation

    Weekly shuttle bus excursions

    Private transport for personal appointments

    Shuttle services



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 3
    Health inspection rating: 3
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 3
    Long-term quality measure rating: 2
    Short-term quality measure rating: 3


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Dec. 2, 1999
    Ownership type: For Profit
    Provider type: Medicare
    Nursing home capacity: 45
    Total current residents: 30
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Resident


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 4
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 4
    Total cost of fines: $63058


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.

    The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 E Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
    2023-02-21 2023-04-05 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-11-23 2022-02-14 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-21 D Egress Deficiencies Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-21 D Smoke Deficiencies Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-23 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2021-11-23 2022-01-10 F Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-30 E Smoke Deficiencies Have properly sized and located compartments to protect residents from smoke.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-30 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2021-11-23 2021-12-30 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
    2020-01-16 2020-01-27 D Egress Deficiencies Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 F Smoke Deficiencies Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 D Services Deficiencies Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 F Miscellaneous Deficiencies Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 F Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2020-01-16 2020-02-14 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-21 F Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-08-10 2022-09-01 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-21 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-21 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-21 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies 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.
    2023-01-26 2023-02-21 E Pharmacy Service Deficiencies 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.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-03 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-03 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2021-11-04 2021-12-03 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2020-10-01 2020-10-30 F Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-21 G Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2019-12-19 2020-01-21 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
    2019-12-19 2020-02-09 D Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2019-12-19 2020-02-07 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-12-19 $12,050
    2020-10-01 $13,000
    2021-06-28 $650
    2021-06-28 $655
    2021-11-04 $29,328
    2023-01-26 $20,075

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Colorado Springs which is 2.1 miles away and has a population of 456,568 (small city).
    • The average income is $82,370, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 72
      • Low Temperature: 30
      • Average Temperature: 50.6
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 96 days of rain, 47 days of snow and 220 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 34.8 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 10.8% of the population are Veterans which is a very high percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 7.74% of the population are Foreign-born which is a low percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 2% American Indian and Alaska Native, 4% Asian, 7% Black or African-American, 14% Hispanic or Latino, and 71% White.

    Health and Safety Overview
    • The crime rate is 7.17 per 100 people which is very high compared to other cities.
      • Violent Crime: 1.21 incidents per 100 people
      • Property Crime: 4.72 incidents per 100 people
      • Drug-Related Crime: 0.32 incidents per 100 people
    • The average life expectancy in zip code is 79.04 years old, which is high compared to other zip codes.
    • Air Quality: Good Days 171.0, Moderate Days 103.0, Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups Days 2.0, Unhealthy Days 0.0, Very Unhealthy Days 0.0, Hazardous Days 0.0

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    Supermarkets

    Walmart Supercenter
    1.1 miles away
    King Soopers
    1.7 miles away
    Natural Grocers
    2.1 miles away
    Safeway
    2.2 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    4.2 miles away

    None Found

    Bus Stations

    S 8th St & W Moreno Ave
    1.0 miles away
    S 8th St & W Costilla St
    1.0 miles away
    S 8th St & Lower Gold Camp Rd
    1.0 miles away
    S 8th St & W Cimarron St
    1.0 miles away
    S 8th St & W Vermijo St
    1.1 miles away

    Banks

    Pikes Peak National Bank
    1.4 miles away
    Bank of the San Juans
    1.6 miles away
    Aventa Credit Union
    1.7 miles away
    ANB Bank
    1.7 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    1.7 miles away

    Hospitals

    Cedar Springs Hospital
    2.7 miles away
    Memorial Hospital Central
    3.3 miles away
    Penrose Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    Children's Hospital Colorado at Memorial Hospital
    3.3 miles away
    PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
    3.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Genoa Helthcare
    0.9 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Walgreens
    1.7 miles away
    King Soopers
    1.7 miles away
    City Employee Pharmacy
    2.0 miles away

    Dentists

    Perfect Teeth
    1.0 miles away
    21st Street Dental Group
    1.0 miles away
    Westside Family Dentistry PC
    1.1 miles away
    West One Family Dental
    1.1 miles away
    One Stop Dental
    1.6 miles away

    Parks

    Gold Camp Park
    0.3 miles away
    Gold Hill Mesa
    0.4 miles away
    Cucharras Park
    1.0 miles away
    The Secret Garden
    1.0 miles away
    Skyway Park
    1.1 miles away

    Places of Worship

    First Christian Church
    2.0 miles away
    First Church of Christ, Scientist
    2.1 miles away
    Rose of Sharon Temple
    2.1 miles away
    Springs Reformed Church
    2.1 miles away
    Saint George's Anglican Church
    2.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Midland Roundhouse
    1.0 miles away
    Citadel Mall
    5.2 miles away
    Chapel Hills Mall
    9.0 miles away

    Culture

    The Michael Garman Museum & Gallery
    1.5 miles away
    The Loft music venue
    1.6 miles away
    Champion's Plaza Amphitheatre
    1.6 miles away
    Gallery 44
    1.7 miles away
    Pikes Peak Center
    1.7 miles away

    Restaurants

    Colonel Mustard's Sandwich Emporium
    0.5 miles away
    Carlo's Bistro
    0.9 miles away
    House of Saigon
    0.9 miles away
    Billy's Pizza and Buffet
    1.0 miles away
    La Casita Mexican Grill
    1.0 miles away

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    Licensing

    This community is licensed by the state of CO. It is a large-sized community with 137 total beds.

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