The nursing home failed to make sure residents and staff were tested for COVID-19. Cited November 2021 — widespread issue, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 886 — 42 CFR §483.80 — S/S: L
Nursing home report
Falcon Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: FALCON HEIGHTS REHABILITATION AND NURSING LLC
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO · Medicare-certified · 107 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNew ownership (past 12 mo)For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Falcon Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating, with very low 1-star health inspection and staffing scores, despite a 5-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.05 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and the facility has had $6,146 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0539 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: July 23, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $6,146recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0539.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.52
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.12
- Weekend nursing
- 2.66
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 48%
Registered nurse turnover: 59%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
32.7%24.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.3%1.3%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.2%12.2%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
6%10.5%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.3%19.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—0%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
12.4%2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.2%49.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.2%94.3%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
46.4%37.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited July 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: G
The home failed to provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. Cited November 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 697 — 42 CFR §483.25(k) — S/S: G
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited November 2021 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: G
The home failed to make food and drinks appealing and served them at a safe, appetizing temperature. Cited July 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 804 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: F
Recent history
- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $6,146 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $6,146 in total fines.
- $6,146
Federal fine
Sep 24, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Sep 1, 2025
Now operated by Falcon Heights Rehabilitation and Nursing, previously Falcon Heights Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of THE CHARLY BELLO FAMILY, THE MAZE FAMILY, THE SWAIN FAMILY, & WALTER MYERS · 20 homes · 1.7 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 88.9 residents on an average day (83% of 107 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 44 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.