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.
#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)
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.
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).
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/
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.