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Assisted Living · Colorado Springs, CO
2450 Lower Gold Camp Rd, Colorado Springs, CO 80906
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Catalog updated Aug 4, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 60 residents. This is not the number of openings.
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Public Google reviewers rate Morningstar at Bear Creek highly. Reviewers highlight: compassionate and attentive care staff, engaging and socially stimulating activities. Reviewer identity is not verified, and online reviews may not capture everything. Schedule a visit to assess the fit directly.
Morningstar at Bear Creek is highly regarded by many families for its compassionate staff and engaging memory care environment. While many reviewers praise the beautiful facility and the attentive, personalized care provided to residents, there are serious allegations from a few families regarding medication errors, neglect, and inconsistent hygiene standards.
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The vast majority of reviewers highlight the warmth, compassion, and dedication of the caregivers.
Most families feel well-informed, though one reviewer noted difficulty reaching the corporate office.
Most families report clean rooms and well-maintained environments, though one reviewer noted hygiene concerns.
Reviews are split between praise for wonderful holiday meals and a lack of specific detail on daily nutrition.
Multiple reviewers praise the engaging, socially appropriate, and fun activities provided to residents.
While one reviewer praised precise medication administration, another reported devastating medication errors.
Many families specifically mention the facility is excellent for managing Alzheimer's and dementia needs.
One reviewer noted the price surpassed expectations, but there is little consensus on overall value.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
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Key Review Excerpts
“The level of care that my father received was world-class. We had moved him from another city to a memory care unit that was commensurate with his needs. While we were there, I was impressed with the level of care and communication we received.”
“My sister has Parkinson's disease and the medication regimen is incredibly demanding, but MBC has achieved it precisely from day 1, which makes an enormous difference in her experience of life.”
“Medications were missed, lost or mishandled, and despite our repeated concerns, nothing was done. The staff seemed overwhelmed, and leadership was unresponsive—even dismissive—when we raised alarms.”
Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
A revisit survey was completed on 9/4/24 for all previous deficiencies cited on 5/21/24. The facility is in compliance with all deficiencies that were cited. Citation coded "0000" or "9999" are initial and final comments of an inspection for informational purposes, this field may also have been left blank intentionally
A relicensure survey with complaint #CO29820, #CO30054, and #CO30096 was completed on 5/21/24. Deficiencies were cited. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration, affecting one current sample resident (#4) and one former resident (#5).Findings include:The undated residence Medication Administration policy read in part that the residence administered all medication ordered by the resident' s practitioner. Resident #4 was admitted to the residence on 7/17/20 with diagnoses including dementia and anxiety.A written practitioner' s order, dated 4/5/24, directed the residence to administer lorazepam 2 mg/2 ml three times daily. However, the May 2024 medication administration record (MAR) read that the residence failed to administer the medication from 5/5 to 5/8/24 because the medication was unavailable, for a total of eight missed doses.On 5/21/24 at 12:40 p.m., a family member of Resident #4 stated that the residence was out of Resident #4' s lorazepam in early May 2024 for approximately four da.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to ensure health information records for residents were kept on site for at least three years following the termination of the resident' s stay, affecting one former resident (#6).Findings include:The residence' s July 2021 Resident Records: Access Confidentiality policy read in part that the residence ensured the storage and maintenance of the resident records for at least seven years.Former Resident #6 was admitted to the residence on 7/3/22 and passed away on 9/17/22.A care plan, dated 7/3/22, read that the residence was required to administer all practitioner-ordered medications to the resident.An external service provider (ESP) document, dated 9/16/24, read the resident received external hospice services. The entire record for Former Resident #6 was requested on 5/21/24 at 9:40 a.m.; however, the residence was unable to provide written practitioner orders, ESP notes, or any after-visit summaries from the resident' s practitioner. On 5/21/24 at 2:07 p.m... THIS PORTION OF THE REPORT IS FOR INFORMATIONAL PURPOSES ONLY.No response is necessary.The residence was advised it must review and maintain the following processes in accordance with existing program regulations found at 6 CCR 1011-1, Chapter 7.25.26 A secure environment shall meet the following criteria: (F) There shall be a secure outdoor area that is available for resident use year-round that:(1) Is directly supervised by staff,(2) Is independently accessible to residents without staff assistance for entrance or exit,(3) Has comfortable seating areas,(4) Has one or more areas that provide protection from weather elements, and(5) Has a fence or enclosure around the perimeter of the outdoor area that is no less than six (6) feet in height and constructed to reduce the risk of resident wandering or elopement from the area.(a) If the fence or enclosure has gated access which is locked, all staff assigned to the secure environment shall have a readily available means of unlocking the gate in case of emergency.
No deficiencies are reported in this inspection record.
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