KIOWA HILLS REHABILITATION AND NURSING, LLC

Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 924 W Kiowa St in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County), ZIP code 80905. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 83 certified beds and is currently active. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three primary domains. The health inspection rating for this facility is 1 out of 5, reflecting findings from standard state inspections conducted on behalf of the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. The staffing rating is also 1 out of 5, indicating staffing levels and case-mix adjusted hours per resident that are below typical thresholds observed nationally. The quality measure rating is 2 out of 5, which represents a slightly higher performance in this domain relative to the other two, though still below the national midpoint. Quality measures assess clinical outcomes across multiple indicators, including rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional status. Kiowa Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing, LLC accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification makes the facility accessible to residents who qualify under federal insurance programs. Individuals seeking placement at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (719) 636-5221 to inquire about private pay options, current bed availability, and any additional payment arrangements that may apply. When compared to national benchmarks, this facility scores below average in three of the four CMS rating categories. The national overall average rating is 3.0 stars, and facilities rated 1 star in overall performance represent the lower tier of CMS evaluations. The health inspection and staffing domains, each rated 1 star, are areas where the facility's performance is notably below what CMS data reflects for the average nursing home across the country. The quality measure domain, rated 2 stars, is closer to but still below the national midpoint. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed CMS inspection reports available through the Medicare Care Compare tool for a more complete picture of this facility's compliance history and staffing documentation.