Gardens, The
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065198) · 45 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 635-2569 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Gardens in Colorado Springs, Colorado has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the state average of 3.13 stars, with 5 stars for health inspections and 4 stars for staffing.
The Gardens reports total nurse staffing of about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including about 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 stars, though nursing staff turnover is relatively high at 56.1%.
The Gardens has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data, and it does not have CMS's abuse icon flagged nor a Special Focus program designation.
About this facility
The Gardens is a 45-certified-bed nursing home in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, with an average of 42.9 residents. It has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since October 31, 1984. The facility is organized as a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which operates 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
Per CMS Care Compare, The Gardens holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are also strong: 5 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.03822, including 0.81346 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 56.1%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show no federal fines on record and no payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program, which designates facilities that are persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Gardens has an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Gardens is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.04 hours per resident per day, including 0.81 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 56.1%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for The Gardens.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, this facility does not have CMS's abuse icon flagged and is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Gardens has 45 certified beds and an average of 42.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Madison Creek Partners chain, which has 13 facilities with an average rating of 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Gardens has been certified since October 31, 1984.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); The Gardens scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data set does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7196352569 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided CMS data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7196352569 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Gardens's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065198?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.