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The Center at Centennial is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 3490 Centennial Blvd in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County), with a zip code of 80907. The facility operates under Medicare certification and maintains 80 certified beds. It can be reached by phone at (719) 685-8888. The Center at Centennial holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5, a staffing rating of 3 out of 5, and a quality measure rating of 5 out of 5. These ratings are derived from data collected and published by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services through its Nursing Home Care Compare program. The staffing rating of 3 stars reflects performance at or near the national average in that category, while the quality measure rating of 5 stars indicates performance above the national average in clinical quality indicators. As a Medicare-certified facility, the Center at Centennial accepts Medicare as a form of payment. Individuals seeking care at this or similar facilities may wish to verify whether the facility also accepts Medicaid or private insurance, as payment options can vary and are subject to change. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to contact the facility directly to confirm current payment and insurance acceptance policies. When compared against the national average overall star rating of 3.0 stars, the Center at Centennial's overall rating of 5 stars positions it in the higher tier of CMS-rated skilled nursing facilities nationwide. Its health inspection score of 4 stars and quality measure score of 5 stars both exceed the national average, while its staffing score of 3 stars is consistent with typical national performance. The facility's 80 certified beds represent a relatively modest capacity compared to many larger nursing home campuses, which can be a relevant factor when evaluating care settings. All ratings are subject to periodic updates as CMS refreshes its data on a regular basis, and current figures should be verified through official CMS resources for the most up-to-date information.