Colorado Springs, CO

Brookdale Skyline

2-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $15,088 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 11 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2365 Patriot Hts, Colorado Springs, CO

(719) 667-5360

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

82

Certified beds

Average residents

46

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Brookdale Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2003-11-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.32

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.27

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

0.86

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

1.13

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

53%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

61%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.2
1.3
0.9 pts worse
1.9
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.7
0.2 pts better
1.8
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.3%
93.5%
4.8 pts better
93.4%
4.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.2%
94.7%
3.5 pts worse
95.5%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.4%
3.4 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.0%
7.4%
7.4 pts better
11.4%
11.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.2%
5.0%
1.2 pts worse
5.4%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 11.2%
11.2%
About the same
19.6%
8.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 14.3%
20.6%
6.3 pts better
16.7%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 26.9%
14.6%
12.3 pts worse
14.9%
12 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.8%
0.8 pts better
1.0%
1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
1.5%
0.2 pts worse
1.7%
About the same
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 23.7%
22.4%
1.3 pts worse
19.8%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.2%
3.7%
1.5 pts worse
5.1%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 85.7%
76.4%
9.3 pts better
81.7%
4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.0%
12.8%
2.8 pts better
12.0%
2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.5%
1.5%
About the same
1.6%
0.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.4%
75.6%
14.8 pts better
79.7%
10.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 24.2%
20.3%
3.9 pts worse
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-17 · Fire 2025-04-17

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

11 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Services (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-08-31 · Fire 2023-08-31

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-06-22 · Fire 2022-06-22

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

E20 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2025-08-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K541 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-11-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-11-09

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2022-07-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-08-03

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2022-10-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2022-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2022-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2022-07-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-07-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-11-24

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2022-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-07-25

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-10

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-07-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-17

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2023-09-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F574 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

The resident has the right to receive notices in a format and a language he or she understands.

Corrected 2023-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-09-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2023-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-08-31

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-09-22

G · Actual harm 2023-05-25

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-05-26

G · Actual harm 2022-06-22

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2022-07-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-06-22

F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2022-07-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,015 2025-12-10

Fine

Fine · fine $14,015

Fine

$1,073 2023-05-25

Fine

Fine · fine $1,073

Fine

Ownership

Kussow, Dawn

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 13 facilities 2025-04-30
La Marre, Kevin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2017-01-22
Muhlbauer, Anneliese

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-07-22
Munoz, Anna

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2024-04-05
Prudential Multifamily Mortgage LLC

5% Or Greater Security Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2016-12-20
Prudential Multifamily Mortgage LLC

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2016-12-20
Reddy, Vikas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2025-07-22
Smith, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2007-04-30
Stengle, Nikolas

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 12 facilities 2025-11-08
White, Chadwick

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 14 facilities 2018-03-09
Whitley, Matthew

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-06-12

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