Brookdale Skyline
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 065382) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,110
Phone: (719) 667-5360 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookdale Skyline holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Brookdale Skyline reports total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.0%.
Brookdale Skyline has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,110.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in CMS data.
About this facility
Brookdale Skyline is a Medicare-certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The facility is certified for 82 beds, with an average of 44.9 residents at a time, and has been Medicare-approved since November 26, 2003. It is organized as a for-profit corporation and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.5 stars.
CMS Care Compare gives Brookdale Skyline an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 53.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,110.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is listed.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to the data provided, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookdale Skyline has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The provider type listed is Medicare; for confirmation of Medicaid acceptance, contact the facility at (719) 667-5360 or check Medicare Care Compare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 1.48 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 5; turnover is reported at 53.0%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,110.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is listed for this facility in the provided CMS data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookdale Skyline is certified for 82 beds and has an average of 44.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Brookdale Senior Living chain, which operates 12 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been Medicare-approved since November 26, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (5 stars), which combine into the overall 5-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at (719) 667-5360 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (719) 667-5360 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065382?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.