Colorado Springs, CO

Liberty Heights

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

12205 Gunstock Dr, Colorado Springs, CO

(719) 481-9494

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

42

Certified beds

Average residents

35

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Senior Lifestyle

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1992-10-15

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare

Participation flags

Chain footprint

2 facilities

Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 5 staffing / 4 quality stars

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.27

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.03

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.47

All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

2.30

RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.00

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.80

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.21

Reported PT staffing · state 0.09 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

1.28

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.51

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.36

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

0%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

19%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

3,897

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

42.23

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9952

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

1.71

Baseline 19.99% · Performance 20.64% · Measure score 1.71 · Achievement 1.71 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

4.74

Baseline 6.03% · Performance 6.42% · Measure score 4.74 · Achievement 4.74 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

6.09

Baseline 60.87% · Performance 38.78% · Measure score 6.09 · Achievement 6.09 · Improvement 5.63

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.35

Baseline 4.07 hours · Performance 4.31 hours · Measure score 4.35 · Achievement 4.35 · Improvement 0.92

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 9.68%
10.72%
1 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 227 · Observed rate 6.61% · Lower 95% interval 7.22%
Discharge to community 69.33%
50.57%
18.8 pts better
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 224 · Observed rate 69.64% · Lower 95% interval 64.48%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 0.99
1.02
About the same
Drug regimen review with follow-up 91.33%
95.27%
3.9 pts worse
Numerator 137 · Denominator 150
Falls with major injury 0.67%
0.77%
0.1 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 150
Discharge self-care score 64.66%
53.69%
11 pts better
Numerator 75 · Denominator 116
Discharge mobility score 59.48%
50.94%
8.5 pts better
Numerator 69 · Denominator 116
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 6%
2.29%
3.7 pts worse
Numerator 9 · Denominator 150 · Adjusted rate 7.34%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 6.42%
7.12%
0.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 156 · Observed rate 4.49% · Lower 95% interval 3.92%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 107
Staff flu vaccination coverage 58.33%
42%
16.3 pts better
Numerator 77 · Denominator 132
Discharge function score 64.66%
56.45%
8.2 pts better
Numerator 75 · Denominator 116
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 62 · Denominator 62
Transfer of health information to patient 98.65%
96.28%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 73 · Denominator 74
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 2.82%
25.2%
22.4 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 71

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.0
1.3
0.7 pts worse
1.9
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.1 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0
1.7
1.7 pts better
1.8
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0 · Observed 0 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.9%
93.5%
5.4 pts better
93.4%
5.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.5% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.9%
94.7%
5.8 pts worse
95.5%
6.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 88.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.1%
3.4%
2.3 pts better
3.3%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.2%
7.4%
6.2 pts better
11.4%
10.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.2% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.7%
5.0%
1.7 pts worse
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 3.3%
11.2%
7.9 pts better
19.6%
16.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.8%
20.6%
13.8 pts better
16.7%
9.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 34.1%
15.2%
18.9 pts worse
16.3%
17.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 34.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 12.7%
14.6%
1.9 pts better
14.9%
2.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 12.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.8%
0.8%
About the same
1.0%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.5%
1.5 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 37.8%
22.4%
15.4 pts worse
19.8%
18 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 48.6% · Q3 17.4% · Q4 38.6% · 4Q avg 37.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.1%
3.7%
2.4 pts worse
5.1%
1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.9% · Q2 11.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 6.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.2%
76.4%
18.8 pts better
81.7%
13.5 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.1% · Q2 94.1% · Q3 95.7% · Q4 94.8% · 4Q avg 95.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 14.6%
12.8%
1.8 pts worse
12.0%
2.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 14.6% · Observed 13.5% · Expected 10.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 86.1%
75.6%
10.5 pts better
79.7%
6.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 86.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.7%
20.3%
0.6 pts better
23.9%
4.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.7% · Observed 19.0% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-16 · Fire 2025-07-16

11 health deficiencies

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

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-13 · Fire 2023-09-13

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (5 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-12-19 · Fire 2019-12-19

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-11-05

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

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 2025-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K221 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide rooms that can be unlocked from inside without a key.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-09-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2025-09-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

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 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-11-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-11-14

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2020-01-27

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2020-01-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-19

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2020-02-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-19

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-01-14

Inspection history

Recent health citations

J · Immediate jeopardy 2026-01-07

F805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

Corrected 2026-01-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

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 2025-08-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-08-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

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 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-16

F807 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.

Corrected 2025-08-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-13

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 2023-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-12-19

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 2020-01-21

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ccrc Ops Mb1-T LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 4 facilities 2014-12-03
Baker, Dana

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-05-01
Blackrock, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2023-05-01
Cummings, Christian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2023-05-01
Fry, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
J.p. Morgan Investment Management, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
Minuhin, Tammy

Contracted Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-12-14
Sl Liberty Heights LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2014-04-01
Smith, Michael

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 10 facilities 2023-05-01
State Street Corporation

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 5 facilities 2023-05-01
Vanguard Group Inc

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 70 facilities 2023-05-01
Ventas Ms, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
Ventas Ssl, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
Ventas, Inc.

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
Vtr Shi Trs, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 2 facilities 2023-05-01
Vtr Shi Venture, LLC

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Organization

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01
Wood, Brian

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2023-05-01

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