The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
THE CENTER AT CORDERA
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Medicare-certified · 80 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
The Center at Cordera has a 5-star overall rating, with strong quality measures and health inspection results, but a middling 3-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 4.80 hours per resident per day, above the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.8044 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 28, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.8044.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.01
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.21
- Nurse aides
- 2.59
- Weekend nursing
- 4.19
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 68%
Registered nurse turnover: 71%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Residents with a fall causing major injury
—0%—
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
—10.9%—
Residents with a urinary tract infection
—2.7%—
Residents who lost too much weight
—14.7%—
Residents who were physically restrained
—0%—
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—8.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—13.5%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
—13.3%—
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
—30.9%—
Residents with depressive symptoms
—34.2%—
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
—97.5%—
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.8%96%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited April 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited April 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
View the original federal record
F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
See what inspectors found
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $8,600 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
See what inspectors found
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,600 in total fines.
- $8,600
Federal fine
Aug 29, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of VERITAS MANAGEMENT GROUP · 13 homes · 4.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 71.3 residents on an average day (89% of 80 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 11 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.