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Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Colorado Springs, ColoradoMedicare inspection record
About Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation brings clinical expertise and genuine compassion together in Colorado Springs. Our team specializes in skilled nursing care and recovery rehabilitation, supporting patients through healing with personalized treatment plans and 24/7 medical oversight.
Community at a glance
Capacity
68 residents
Location
Colorado Springs, CO
Status
Listed in a public registry
Care & services offered
Skilled Nursing
Contact & location
2612 W CUCHARRAS ST, Colorado Springs, Colorado 80904
Medicare inspection record
From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 26, 2026, state inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the Colorado average is 8.7).
Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 7 minutes with each resident a day, below the Colorado average of 3 hours 43 minutes.
Medicare fined Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation once in the last three years, $14,901 in total.
Staffing
| Measure | This home |
|---|---|
| Nurse and aide time per resident, per day | 3 hours 7 minutesBelow the Colorado average |
| Registered nurse time per resident, per day | 58 minutesAbove the Colorado average |
| Nursing staff who left in the past year | 43%Below the Colorado average |
Inspections
19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.
February 26, 2026 · Standard inspection · 17 citations
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2026Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Mar 28, 2026Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 28, 2026Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 28, 2026Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Mar 28, 2026Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2026Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Mar 28, 2026Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Mar 28, 2026
August 15, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintAlready fixed before the inspection
February 27, 2024 · Standard inspection · 1 citation+
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Mar 22, 2024
Fines and payment denials
1 fine totaling $14,901 in the last three years.
- August 15, 2025Fine: $14,901
About the home, per Medicare
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Cucharras Operations, LLC
- Medicare-certified beds
- 68
- Average residents per day
- 60
- Accepts
- Medicare and Medicaid
- First certified
- February 12, 1981
- Part of a chain
- Madison Creek Partners, 13 homes
- Inside a hospital
- No
- Continuing care retirement community
- No
- Resident or family council
- Resident
- Sprinklers in all required areas
- Yes
- CMS Certification Number
- 065152
Location
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2612 W CUCHARRAS STColorado Springs, CO 80904
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Questions about Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation
How did Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation do on its last inspection?+
State inspectors visited on February 26, 2026 and cited 17 health deficiencies. The Colorado average is 8.7.
How much nursing care does each resident get at Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation?+
Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 7 minutes with each resident per day, including 58 minutes from registered nurses. 43% of nursing staff left over the past year.
Has Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined by Medicare?+
Yes. Medicare fined Sundance Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation once in the last three years, totaling $14,901.
Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+
Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.
How much does a nursing home cost?+
A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.
What is the CMS star rating?+
Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.