Pikes Peak Post Acute
2719 N Union Blvd, Colorado Springs, CO 80909 · (719) 636-1676
For profit - Corporation · 210 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Pikes Peak Post Acute has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in January 2025, found 10 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $39,917 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on January 30, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- 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.January 30, 2025 · F0585 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.January 30, 2025 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.January 30, 2025 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.January 30, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 30, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.January 30, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.January 30, 2025 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.January 30, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.January 30, 2025 · F0921 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 10 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 20, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.November 20, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.January 30, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.September 17, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.September 17, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.September 17, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.March 14, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.November 29, 2023 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.November 29, 2023 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.November 29, 2023 · F0657 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $39,917September 17, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 28 daysStarting October 16, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.61 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.96 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.04 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 60.9% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 210 |
| Average residents per day | 168.4 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Pikes Peak Post Acute on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.