The Center at Cordera
9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy · Colorado Springs, CO · 80924 · 7195222000
80 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Veritas Management Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
68% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.99 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.24 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.37 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 68% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,600 |
Inspection citations (35 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Past Non-Compliance · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E February 5, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 24, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected July 28, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected July 24, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected August 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 16, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 29, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 30, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E April 25, 2023
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 May 25, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2023
Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F April 25, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 25, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2022
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2022
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 20, 2022
Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 20, 2022
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 20, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| August 29, 2024 | Fine | $8,600 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065413 · certified since February 27, 2015. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.