Colorado Springs, CO

Center At Centennial, The

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

3490 Centennial Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO

(719) 685-8888

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

80

Certified beds

Average residents

69

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Veritas Management Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

2007-09-26

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.97

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

1.17

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.97

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

74%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

49%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.6%
76.4%
21.2 pts better
81.7%
15.9 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 11.1%
12.8%
1.7 pts better
12.0%
0.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.1%
1.5%
1.4 pts better
1.6%
1.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 94.1%
75.6%
18.5 pts better
79.7%
14.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.6%
20.3%
7.3 pts worse
23.9%
3.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-23 · Fire 2024-10-23

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-13 · Fire 2023-04-13

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-01-25 · Fire 2022-01-25

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-12-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-12-11

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2023-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

E36 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish emergency prep training and testing.

Corrected 2023-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish staff and initial training requirements.

Corrected 2023-05-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-05-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K912 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Corrected 2023-05-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-05-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2023-05-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-03-18

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-23

F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2024-10-24

G · Actual harm 2024-07-31

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 2024-08-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-31

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-08-01

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-04-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-04-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2023-04-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2023-04-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

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 2023-04-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

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 2023-05-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-13

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-04-14

G · Actual harm 2022-01-25

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-01-25

G · Actual harm 2022-01-25

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2022-01-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-02-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2022-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2022-01-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2022-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2022-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2022-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-01-25

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 2022-02-22

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

The Medical Center LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

6% 1 facilities 2013-01-01
Lafont, Gerard

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-08-12
Lee, Russell

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-09-01
Murdock, Monte

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2007-09-01
Senkoff, Alexander

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 7 facilities 2007-09-01

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