SUNNY VISTA LIVING CENTER

Sunny Vista Living Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 2445 E Cache La Poudre St in Colorado Springs, Colorado (zip code 80909), within El Paso County. The facility operates with 116 certified beds and is owned and operated by a non-profit corporation. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, making it eligible to serve residents under either program. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Sunny Vista Living Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 3 stars, reflecting standard performance relative to state and national benchmarks derived from on-site inspections and complaint investigations. The staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating above-average staffing levels when compared to national norms, taking into account both registered nurse hours and total nurse staffing hours per resident per day. The quality measure rating is also 4 stars, suggesting above-average performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions among residents. Sunny Vista Living Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification is significant for residents and families exploring long-term care funding options. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, while Medicaid may cover long-term custodial care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about specific coverage terms and eligibility criteria are encouraged to consult directly with the facility or relevant government agencies. When placed in the context of national data, Sunny Vista Living Center presents a mixed profile relative to average performance. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, meaning it does not rank above or below the midpoint of CMS performance categories in aggregate. However, its staffing and quality measure ratings of 4 stars each indicate performance that is above the national norm in those two categories. The health inspection rating of 3 stars reflects performance consistent with average facilities nationwide. The facility's non-profit corporate ownership structure is a notable characteristic, as non-profit facilities represent a distinct segment of the nursing home industry, though ownership type alone is not a direct determinant of care outcomes under the CMS rating methodology.