Sunny Vista Living Center
Colorado Springs, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065254) · 116 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 471-8700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sunny Vista Living Center in Colorado Springs has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Sunny Vista Living Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 26.5%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Sunny Vista Living Center has no federal fines on record and no payment denials according to CMS data. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Sunny Vista Living Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, certified by Medicare and Medicaid since September 1989. The facility maintains 116 certified beds with an average daily census of 110.2 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sunny Vista holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars — the highest of the four component ratings.
Staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 3.87, including 0.60 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 26.5% annually.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show zero federal fines on record and zero payment denials for Sunny Vista Living Center, with total fines of $0.00. No abuse icon is indicated for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted.
There is no indication in the data that Sunny Vista Living Center is part of a multi-facility chain, nor is there any record of an ownership change within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection and rating details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Sunny Vista Living Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Sunny Vista Living Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.87 hours per resident per day, including 0.60 RN hours, with a 26.5% nursing turnover rate; CMS rates staffing at 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS data show zero fines and $0.00 in total penalties, along with zero 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 Facility status for Sunny Vista Living Center.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 116 certified beds with an average daily census of 110.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Sunny Vista Living Center is owned by a non-profit corporation, and the data provided does not indicate it is part of a chain.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 1, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); Sunny Vista scores 3, 3, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
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 (719) 471-8700 and verify details 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 (719) 471-8700 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 view the most up-to-date information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065254?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.