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3490 Centennial Blvd Colorado Springs, CO 80907 · El Paso County
All 20 nursing homes in Colorado Springs, CO (15 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 065390 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is The Center at Centennial a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for The Center at Centennial as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.62 hours per resident per day at The Center at Centennial, above the Colorado median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 1.00 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.01 hours, 13% below its all-week average. 56.3% of nursing staff left within a year (Colorado median 46.6%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at The Center at Centennial: Medicare and Medicaid
The Center at Centennial is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. 15 other homes in Colorado Springs accept Medicaid. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in Colorado.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on October 23, 2024 and found 1 deficiency. In total, inspectors issued 20 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 20 citations at The Center at Centennial across 4 inspection dates, 2 of them from complaint investigations. 3 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on July 31, 2024. The most common areas cited were infection control (4) and nutrition and dietary (4). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, July 31, 2024).
October 23, 2024 · 1 citation
DImplement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
July 31, 2024 · 2 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
April 13, 2023 · 8 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
FKeep all essential equipment working safely.
FMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
FHave enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
EHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
EEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
EEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
January 25, 2022 · 9 citations, includes actual harm
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
GProvide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
FProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
EPerform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
DEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DEnsure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
DEnsure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Questions to ask on a tour of The Center at Centennial
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on July 31, 2024 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
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Location
Hospitals near The Center at Centennial
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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2.0 mi
Centura Health-Penrose St Francis Health Services Colorado SpringsEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 13m for patients treated and sent home
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2.6 mi
Uchealth Grandview Hospital Colorado SpringsEmergency roomMedian ER visit 1h 41m for patients treated and sent home
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4.1 mi
Uchealth Memorial Hospital Central Colorado SpringsEmergency room ★★★★☆ Medicare overall 4 of 5Median ER visit 1h 43m for patients treated and sent home
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Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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