The Center At Cordera
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065413) · 80 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,600
Phone: (719) 522-2000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Center At Cordera has a CMS overall star rating of 4 out of 5, above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
The Center At Cordera reports 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.0%.
The Center At Cordera has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,600.00, with 0 payment denials reported. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
About this facility
The Center At Cordera is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado. The facility is certified for 80 beds and reports an average daily census of 71.3 residents. It is operated as a for-profit limited liability company and has been federally certified since February 27, 2015. The facility is part of the Veritas Management Group chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Center At Cordera holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: 3 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 3 stars for staffing. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 68.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,600.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus Status flagged in the data provided for this facility.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty records are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Center At Cordera has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 4.80 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.01 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 68.0% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,600.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Center At Cordera is certified for 80 beds and has an average daily census of 71.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Veritas Management Group chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since February 27, 2015.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; this facility scores 3, 3, and 5 stars respectively, with an overall of 4.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service offerings; contact the facility at 7195222000 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7195222000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065413?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.