LIBERTY HEIGHTS

Liberty Heights is a for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 12205 Gunstock Dr in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County, ZIP 80921). The facility operates as a limited liability company and is certified for Medicare participation. Liberty Heights has 42 certified beds, placing it among the smaller skilled nursing facilities in the Colorado Springs area. Liberty Heights holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are based on three component domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from standard surveys and complaint investigations conducted by state surveyors. In contrast, the staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that exceed national norms as reported to CMS. The quality measure rating is also 5 out of 5 stars, reflecting performance on clinical quality indicators such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and other resident health outcomes. The combination of high staffing and quality measure scores contributes to the above-average overall rating, despite the lower health inspection score. Liberty Heights is certified for Medicare, which means it is eligible to accept residents covered under the federal Medicare program. Individuals seeking care at this facility are advised to contact the facility directly at (719) 481-9494 to confirm current payment options, insurance acceptance, and bed availability. Medicaid acceptance and private pay arrangements may vary and should be verified prior to admission. When compared to national benchmarks, Liberty Heights presents a mixed profile across its rating domains. The overall 4-star rating places the facility above the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing and quality measure ratings of 5 stars each are notably strong relative to national norms, while the health inspection rating of 2 stars indicates areas where the facility has scored below average in regulatory review. Prospective residents and their families may wish to review the detailed inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for a complete account of survey findings. The facility's 42-bed capacity reflects a smaller residential environment compared to many larger nursing facilities in the region.