ElderGrade
D

54/100

Below average

Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

515 Fairview St, Canon City, CO 81212

CMS 2/5 stars #5 of 6 in Fremont County (719) 275-0665
Certified beds
85
Occupancy
80%
Ownership
For-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.

  • 3 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $21,320 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 68%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

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

22/30

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

  • -8 for 2 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

13/30

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

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

Staff stability

2/15

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

  • 68% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

9/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $21,320 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

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 3.10 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.43 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 2.75 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 67.60%
National average 45.80% Below average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 36 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 19, 2024 (1 year ago).

D Dec 9, 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

F Jan 16, 2025 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 Jan 16, 2025 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

G Sep 19, 2024 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

G Sep 19, 2024 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Actual harm to a resident

E Sep 19, 2024 F0661

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 19, 2024 F0678 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Sep 19, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of STELLAR SENIOR LIVING, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PORTNOY, ADAM Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BILOTTO, CHRISTOPHER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
BROWN, MATTHEW Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
CLARK, JENNIFER Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
ABP TRUST Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
BLACKROCK INC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
CHARLES SCHWAB INVESTMENT MANAGEMENT, INC. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
D.E. SHAW & CO., L.P. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
DIVERSIFIED HEALTHCARE TRUST Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
FLAT FOOTED LLC Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
H/2 SPECIAL OPPORTUNITIES IV L.P. Organization OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

What is the ElderGrade for Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? +

Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center holds an ElderGrade of D (54 out of 100), which we describe as "below 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 Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.10 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 3 of the 36 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Skyline Ridge Nursing & Rehabilitation 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.