SUNDANCE SKILLED NURSING AND REHABILITATION – COLORADO SPRINGS, CO

CMS Verified | 2026-03-01

Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

2612 W CUCHARRAS ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
(719) 632-7474
68 beds
All Colorado Springs facilities
5.0*
Overall
4.0*
Health Inspection
5.0*
Quality Care
4.0*
Staffing
71.88
Score /100
#7397
National Rank

#7397
of 14703 facilities
National
49.7% position
#133
of 210 in CO
State Rank
#9
of 20 in El Paso
County Rank
#9
City Rank
#3
of 5 in ZIP 80904
ZIP Rank






About Sundance Skilled Nursing And RehabilitationSundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is located at 2612 W Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO, reachable at (719) 632-7474. This For profit – Limited Liability company facility operates 68.0 certified beds and serves an average of 59 residents per day. It is part of the Madison Creek Partners network (12 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1981-02-12. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Facility

Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation

Address

2612 W Cucharras St, Colorado Springs, CO 80904

Care Offered
  • Long-Term Care
  • Rehab / Short-Term Care
Medicare & Medicaid
  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
Facility Details
  • 68 Certified Beds
  • Ownership: For profit – Limited Liability company
  • Resident Council: Resident
  • Automatic Sprinklers: Yes
  • Network: MADISON CREEK PARTNERS

Quick Verdict

Overall Quality
✅ Excellent (5★) overall rating
Health Inspection
✅ Above Average (4★) health inspection
Staffing
✅ Above Average (4★) staffing rating
Quality of Care
✅ Excellent (5★) quality of care
Compliance
❌ 15 fine(s) over 5 years
5-Year Trend
Improving over 5 years
71.88
Composite quality score out of 100 – how we calculate this
0 – Poor50 – Average100 – Best

#7397 of 14703 nationally – #133 of 210 in Colorado

Who Is This Facility Best For?

Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is a strong choice for families in the Colorado Springs, CO area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. 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

5 / 5
Health Inspection

4 / 5
Staffing Rating

4 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)

5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating

5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating

N/A

5-Year Rating Trends

Overall Rating

Health Inspection Rating

Quality of Care (QM)

Staffing Rating

Average Residents per Day

Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)

Staffing InsightSundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation currently provides 3 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 57 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 4 out of 5 reflects strong nurse coverage. RN hours per resident have increased from 21 min/day (2022) to 57 min/day (2026), a positive sign of investment in skilled nursing. Total nursing staff turnover is high at 59.6%, which can affect care continuity.

Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 9 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours1 hour 46 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours26 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours57 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours3 minutes

National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day

Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)

Weekend Total Nurse Hours2 hours 44 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours34 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 SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $50,063. 89 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Number of Fines (current period) 2
Total Fines Amount $50063.0
Payment Denials 0
Total Penalties 2
Abuse Flag on Record N
Total Weighted Health Survey Score 36.0 (lower = better)

Substantiated Complaints / Year

Fines Issued ($) / Year

Composite Quality Rankings

#7,397
of 14,703
National
Bottom 50%
#133
of 210
CO State
Bottom 37% in CO
#9
of 20
️ El Paso County
#9 of 20
#9
of 20
️ Colorado Springs
#9 of 20
#3
of 5
ZIP 80904
#3 of 5

Nationally, Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 7397th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 133rd out of 210 nursing homes. In Colorado Springs, it ranks 9th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,324 nationally and RN hours rank #2,328 nationally (#58 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 2.81 #12,762 / 14,703 #191 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 #14,162 / 14,703 #205 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2024 3.30 #10,105 / 14,703 #121 / 210 Below average
2025 2.97 #13,087 / 14,703 #180 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026 3.15 #12,324 / 14,703 #154 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%

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

Year Hours/Day National Rank CO State Rank Note
2022 0.35 #11,802 / 14,703 #199 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 25%
2023 #14,162 / 14,703 #205 / 210 ⚠️ Bottom 5%
2024 0.63 #5,568 / 14,703 #116 / 210 Above average
2025 0.80 #3,483 / 14,703 #89 / 210 Top 25%
2026 0.95 #2,328 / 14,703 #58 / 210 Top 25%

Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)

Frequently Asked Questions

Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1981-02-12. 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) 632-7474 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.

Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (4★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 71.9/100, placing it #7397 of 14703 facilities nationally and #133 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 Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation receives a reported average of 3 hours 9 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 57 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 26 minutes; Nurse Aide — 1 hour 46 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 2 hours 44 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 4 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 59.6%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.

In the current reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $50,063. 89 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 2 fine(s) totaling $50,063, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 2. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 36.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.

Nationally, Sundance Skilled Nursing And Rehabilitation ranks 7397th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 71.9/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within CO, it ranks 133rd out of 210 nursing homes. In Colorado Springs, it ranks 9th out of 20 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 3rd of 5. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #12,324 nationally and RN hours rank #2,328 nationally (#58 in CO). Our composite quality score of 71.9/100 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

2612 W CUCHARRAS ST, Colorado Springs, CO 80904
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TEL
LLC
Legal Name

CUCHARRAS OPERATIONS, LLC

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Facility Details

Number of Certified Beds 68
Average Residents / Day 59 (87% occupancy)
Ownership Type For profit – Limited Liability company
Provider Type Medicare and Medicaid
County El Paso County, CO
City Colorado Springs, CO
ZIP Code 80904
Approved Since February 12, 1981
Resident Council ✅ Yes
Automatic Sprinklers ✅ All required areas
Ownership Changed (12 mo.) No
CMS Certification Number 065152
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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