ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Mount St Francis Nursing Center

7550 Assisi Hts, Colorado Springs, CO 80919

CMS 2/5 stars #9 of 20 in El Paso County (719) 598-1336
Certified beds
110
Occupancy
87%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

22/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.15 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.18 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 55% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.50 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.18 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.12 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 55.00%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 20 citations

Last standard health inspection: March 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

E Mar 6, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2025 F0622 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2025 F0761

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 6, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Nov 30, 2023 F0882 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Nov 30, 2023 F0880 From a complaint

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F Aug 17, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH, which operates 19 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BEHRE, ALMAZ Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
SHEPHERD, DAVID Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
MCGINN, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MELFI, MITCH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MORISSETTE, DANIEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DONOHOE, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
GAASCH, ANDREW Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
COMMONSPIRIT MOUNTAIN REGION Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CARPENTER, DEBRA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
COMMONSPIRIT HEALTH Organization 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Mount St Francis Nursing Center

What is the ElderGrade for Mount St Francis Nursing Center? +

Mount St Francis Nursing Center holds an ElderGrade of C (64 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Mount St Francis Nursing Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.50 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Mount St Francis Nursing Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 20 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Mount St Francis Nursing Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Mount St Francis Nursing Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.