LIBERTY HEIGHTS – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Liberty Heights

12205 GUNSTOCK DR, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(719) 481-9494
42 beds
All Colorado Springs facilities
3.0*
Overall
2.0*
Health Inspection
4.0*
Quality Care
5.0*
Staffing
79.94
Score /100
#3728
National Rank

#3728
of 14703 facilities
National
74.7% position
#57
of 210 in CO
State Rank
#6
of 20 in El Paso
County Rank
#6
City Rank
#1
of 1 in ZIP 80921
ZIP Rank






About Liberty HeightsLiberty Heights is located at 12205 Gunstock Dr, Colorado Springs, CO, reachable at (719) 481-9494. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 42.0 certified beds and serves an average of 34 residents per day. It is part of the Senior Lifestyle network (2 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1992-10-15. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
Facility

Liberty Heights

Address

12205 Gunstock Dr, Colorado Springs, CO 80921

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
Facility Details
  • 42 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Both
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: SENIOR LIFESTYLE

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
⚠️ Average (3★) overall rating
Health Inspection
⚠️ Below Average (2★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Excellent (5★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Above Average (4★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 3 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Declining over 5 years
79.94
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#3728 of 14703 nationally – #57 of 210 in Colorado

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Liberty Heights offers a mid-range care option in Colorado Springs, CO. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Above-average staffing levels make it a good option for residents needing intensive nursing care.

Overall Rating 2022-2026

Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026

Current Ratings (2026)

Overall Rating

3 / 5
Health Inspection

2 / 5
Staffing Rating

5 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

4 / 5

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightLiberty Heights currently provides 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 1 hour 16 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 5 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. Total nursing staff turnover is low at 18.8%, suggesting a stable care team.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing4 hours 28 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 10 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours1 hour 2 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours1 hour 16 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours13 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours4 hours
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours48 minutes

Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.

5-Year Staffing Trends

Total Nurse Hours/Day

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day

Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day

Nurse Aide Hours/Day

Total Staff Turnover %

Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %

Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data.
Number of Fines (current period) 0
Total Fines Amount $0.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 0
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 93.5 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#3,728
of 14,703
National
Top 25%
#57
of 210
CO State
Top 27% in CO
#6
of 20
️ El Paso County
#6 of 20
#6
of 20
️ Colorado Springs
#6 of 20
#1
of 1
ZIP 80921
Best in ZIP

Nationally, Liberty Heights ranks 3728th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.9/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 57th out of 210 nursing homes. In Colorado Springs, it ranks 6th out of 20 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,515 nationally and RN hours rank #944 nationally (#20 in CO).

How do we calculate these rankings?

Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CO State Rank Note
2022 4.52 #2,111 / 14,703 #35 / 210 Top 25%
2023 5.06 #1,027 / 14,703 #16 / 210 Top 10%
2024 4.65 #1,755 / 14,703 #26 / 210 Top 25%
2025 4.49 #2,338 / 14,703 #35 / 210 Top 25%
2026 4.47 #2,515 / 14,703 #33 / 210 Top 25%

Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks

Year Hours/Day National Rank CO State Rank Note
2022 1.21 #1,159 / 14,703 #39 / 210 Top 10%
2023 1.40 #637 / 14,703 #14 / 210 Top 5%
2024 1.16 #1,158 / 14,703 #32 / 210 Top 10%
2025 1.32 #801 / 14,703 #19 / 210 Top 10%
2026 1.27 #944 / 14,703 #20 / 210 Top 10%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Liberty Heights is certified as a Medicare facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1992-10-15. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (719) 481-9494 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Liberty Heights holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (5★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 79.9/100, placing it #3728 of 14703 facilities nationally and #57 of 210 in Colorado. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.

Each resident at Liberty Heights receives a reported average of 4 hours 28 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 1 hour 16 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 1 hour 2 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 10 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 4 hours per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 5 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 18.8%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $1,950. No substantiated complaints have been recorded in the available data. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 93.5 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Liberty Heights ranks 3728th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 79.9/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 57th out of 210 nursing homes. In Colorado Springs, it ranks 6th out of 20 facilities. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #2,515 nationally and RN hours rank #944 nationally (#20 in CO). Our composite quality score of 79.9/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Colorado Springs, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/colorado/colorado-springs/

Contact and Location

ADR
Address

12205 GUNSTOCK DR, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

GA HC REIT II LIBERTY TRS SUB, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 42
Average Residents / Day 34 (83% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare
County El Paso County, CO
City Colorado Springs, CO
ZIP Code 80921
Approved Since October 15, 1992
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 065305
Data Processing Date March 1, 2026
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.
Data: CMS Nursing Home Compare – Processing Date: 2026-03-01 –
Rankings across 14703 U.S. facilities –
Ranking Methodology
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