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Sunny Vista Living Center

2445 E Cache La Poudre, Colorado Springs, CO 80909

Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care Nursing Home Rehabilitation
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Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $3,099
One Bedroom
Estimated $3,903
Two Bedroom
Estimated $4,800

Price Comparison

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


  • Sunny Vista Living Center Description

    Sunny Vista Living Center is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care and rehabilitation and is about 2.1 miles outside Colorado Springs, Colorado. 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 6.6 out of 10 making it the 63rd highest rated community in the city out of 77 communities. See more information on reviews.

    The Nursing Home at this community has a 2 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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    Community Reviews

    7.2
    Sunny Vista Living Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 93 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 54 out of 77 communities in Colorado Springs
  • Ranking in State: 498 out of 666 communities in CO
  • Food and Dining B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds A

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

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

    Negative Reviews:

    • Facility criticized for inadequate staffing, with reports of a high workload and poor staff treatment, especially towards agency workers.
    • Communication issues highlighted, including difficulty in reaching the facility by phone and lack of responsiveness to inquiries.
    • Concerns about resident care, including reports of residents being left in unsanitary conditions due to lack of staff.
    • Management practices questioned, including favoritism, lack of hazard pay, and canceled bonuses.
    • Former employee alleges neglect and prioritization of profit over resident care, suggesting a lack of genuine positive reviews.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Some reviews praise the facility for its cleanliness, friendly staff, and exceptional care, particularly in rehabilitation services.
    • Family members of residents express gratitude for the care and safety provided during challenging times, highlighting specific staff members for their dedication.
    • Former and current employees share positive experiences of working at the facility, mentioning a strong team spirit, effective management, and a caring environment for residents.
    • Residents and their families appreciate the range of activities and the efforts made to ensure a comfortable and engaging environment.

    Mixed Feedback:

    • While some reviews commend the facility for its care and environment, others express serious concerns about staffing levels, management practices, and resident care.
    • The facility receives both high praise for its staff and services, and criticism for alleged neglect and operational issues.


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    Health

    Rehabilitation Services

    Fall Prevention

    Medication Management

    Strength Training

    Music Therapy

    Speech Therapy


    Services

    Laundry Services

    All Utilities

    Weekly Laundry

    Assistance with Daily Living

    Grooming

    Bathing


    Activities

    Daily Activities

    Outings

    Sunrooms

    Weekly Concerts

    Bingo

    Life Enrichment Programs


    Community Amenities

    Support Services

    Full-service Salon and Spa

    Home Maintenance

    24-hour Emergency Call System

    Safety and Security

    Expanded Basic Cable


    Room Amenities

    Free Wi-Fi

    Closets

    Kitchenettes

    Individual Climate Control

    Full Kitchens

    Living Rooms


    Dining

    Meal Preparation

    Full-service Restaurant

    Daily Specials

    Cafe

    Full-service Dining

    Nutritious Meals


    Transportation

    Local Transportation

    Scheduled Transportation


    Pet

    Pet-friendly



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 2
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 4
    Quality measure rating: 2
    Long-term quality measure rating: 3
    Short-term quality measure rating: 1


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: Sept. 1, 1989
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 116
    Total current residents: 110
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 0
    Number of substantiated complaints: 11
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 11
    Total cost of fines: $31128


    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.

    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 COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.

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

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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
    2022-09-07 2022-09-10 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-09-07 2022-09-10 D Smoke Deficiencies Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 E Smoke Deficiencies Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 D Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 D Miscellaneous Deficiencies Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
    2018-06-28 2018-07-15 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

    Health Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2023-02-02 2022-09-16 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2022-08-11 2022-09-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2022-08-11 2022-09-22 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
    2022-08-11 2022-09-22 D 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.
    2022-08-11 2022-09-09 E Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2022-08-11 2022-09-22 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.
    2022-05-03 2022-06-09 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
    2021-10-27 2021-12-15 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2019-07-25 2019-09-12 E Resident Rights Deficiencies Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
    2019-07-25 2019-09-09 F Resident Rights Deficiencies Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 E Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 E Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 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.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 F Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    2019-07-25 2019-08-24 K Infection Control Deficiencies Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
    2018-06-14 2018-08-21 D Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Resident Rights Deficiencies Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    2018-06-14 2018-08-15 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 E Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    2018-06-14 2018-08-20 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    2018-06-14 2018-07-18 D Pharmacy Service Deficiencies Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    2018-06-14 2018-08-03 D 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.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2019-07-25 $30,274
    2019-09-25 $8,096
    2020-01-17 $6,838
    2021-04-26 $655
    2021-05-17 $975
    2021-06-21 $1,300
    2021-06-28 $1,638
    2021-06-28 $1,625
    2021-07-05 $1,950
    2021-12-13 $2,275
    2021-12-13 $2,293
    2022-02-07 $2,651
    2022-02-07 $2,631
    2022-03-21 $2,960
    2022-03-21 $2,982
    2022-03-28 $3,289
    2022-04-04 $3,645
    2022-04-04 $3,618
    2022-08-11 $9,750

    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 $47,199, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 74
      • Low Temperature: 31
      • Average Temperature: 52.1
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 86 days of rain, 40 days of snow and 237 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 0.9 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

    Safeway
    0.7 miles away
    Walmart Supercenter
    0.8 miles away
    Walmart Neighborhood Market
    1.0 miles away
    Save-A-Lot
    1.4 miles away
    Upper Carniceria
    2.2 miles away

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    Banks

    ANB Bank
    0.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo
    0.5 miles away
    Wells Fargo Drive Thru
    0.5 miles away
    U.S. Bank
    1.6 miles away
    Security Services Credit Union
    1.8 miles away

    Hospitals

    Memorial Hospital Central
    0.8 miles away
    Children's Hospital Colorado at Memorial Hospital
    0.9 miles away
    Penrose Hospital
    2.4 miles away
    Cedar Springs Hospital
    3.4 miles away
    PFC Floyd K. Lindstrom Outpatient Clinic at Colorado Springs
    3.8 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Walgreens
    0.4 miles away
    Walmart Pharmacy
    0.9 miles away
    UCHealth Springs Pharmacy - Memorial Hospital Central
    0.9 miles away
    Kaiser Permanente Parkside Drive Pharmacy
    1.1 miles away
    Medicine Shoppe
    1.6 miles away

    Dentists

    James C. Calvin, DDS
    0.9 miles away
    Smile COS
    0.9 miles away
    Mark H. Wright D.D.S
    1.1 miles away
    Springs Family Dental
    1.2 miles away
    Barnes Dental Care
    1.2 miles away

    Parks

    Betty Krouse Park
    0.0 miles away
    Otis Park
    0.3 miles away
    Lunar Park
    0.4 miles away
    Franklin Park
    0.5 miles away
    Jefferson Park
    0.9 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Holy Reformation Church House of Prayer
    1.9 miles away
    New Hope Church of God
    1.9 miles away
    New Covenant Church of God in Christ
    1.9 miles away
    First Baptist Church of Colorado Springs
    2.0 miles away
    First United Methodist Church
    2.0 miles away

    Shopping

    Citadel Mall
    1.0 miles away
    Midland Roundhouse
    4.1 miles away
    Chapel Hills Mall
    7.0 miles away

    Culture

    Stargazers Theatre & Event Center
    0.9 miles away
    Loomee's Comedy Corner
    1.6 miles away
    Angie Tingle Studio & Gallery
    1.8 miles away
    Cottonwood Center for the Arts
    1.9 miles away
    Colorado Springs City Auditorium
    2.0 miles away

    Restaurants

    Jill's Kitchen
    0.4 miles away
    Pizza Hut
    0.5 miles away
    Kang Nam Restaurant
    0.5 miles away
    Dragon Gate Chinese Restaurant
    0.7 miles away
    Leon Gessi Pizza
    0.9 miles away

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