SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION

Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is a licensed skilled nursing facility located at 2612 W Cucharras St in Colorado Springs, Colorado (El Paso County), ZIP code 80904. The facility operates 68 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents covered under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to skilled nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5 based on three primary domains. Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5, reflecting results from state and federal inspection surveys that assess compliance with care and safety standards. The staffing rating is also 4 out of 5, which accounts for the levels of nursing staff relative to the number of residents. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest available, based on clinical data indicators such as rates of hospitalization, use of antipsychotic medications, and physical function outcomes among residents. Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and duration limits. Medicaid coverage for long-term care is administered at the state level and is subject to income and asset eligibility criteria as determined by Colorado's Medicaid program. Individuals and families seeking information on coverage specifics are advised to consult directly with the facility or with a benefits counselor familiar with Colorado state guidelines. Compared to the national average overall CMS star rating of 3.0, Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation's overall rating of 5 stars places it above the national benchmark. Its quality measure rating of 5 out of 5 and staffing and health inspection ratings of 4 out of 5 each further position this facility above average across all three individual rating categories. These ratings are based on data collected and published by CMS and are updated periodically as new inspection, staffing, and clinical quality data become available. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review CMS's Care Compare tool alongside direct facility visits and consultations when assessing care options.