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Mount St Francis Nursing Center

7550 Assisi Hts

4.1(85 ratings)· Colorado Springs average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
2 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Non profit, Corporation
Certified beds
110
Religious affiliation
Catholic, founded by Sisters of St. Francis
On-site therapy services
Physical, occupational and speech therapy on-site
Spiritual care staffing
Onsite Spiritual Services Director provides daily support

What Families Think

Reviews of Mount St Francis Nursing Center are sharply divided: many families praise the peaceful, scenic setting and describe staff as caring and compassionate, especially in hospice and dementia care. However, a notable number of reviewers report serious concerns about neglect, understaffing, and how admissions and management interact with families and employees.

The Good

  • Many reviewers call the setting peaceful and beautiful
  • Staff frequently described as caring and compassionate
  • Strong physical, occupational and speech therapy support
  • Faith-based spiritual care with daily onsite director
  • Positive experiences noted for hospice and dementia care

The Bad

  • Multiple serious reports of neglect, falls, and medical errors
  • Several reviewers cite poor staffing levels and slow response times
  • Some reviewers describe admissions staff as rude or unresponsive
  • One report describes management mistreating employees, affecting morale

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Mount St Francis Nursing Center is a senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.1 out of 5 across 83 reviews.

About Mount St Francis Nursing Center

Mount St. Francis Nursing Center (MSFNC) is a skilled nursing community in Colorado Springs founded by the Sisters of Saint Francis of Colorado Springs, continuing a tradition of care and spiritual nourishment that dates back to 1954. Set in a foothills location, the community provides compassionate, quality skilled nursing care for older adults, including preventive, skilled, chronic and rehabilitative care to address physical, functional, social, spiritual and emotional needs.

Care is delivered by a team approach that includes registered nurses (RNs) and licensed practical nurses (LPNs) licensed in Colorado, supported by certified nursing assistants (CNAs) who provide hands-on assistance. A comprehensive team of skilled therapists, physical therapists, occupational therapists and speech pathologists, works with residents on exercises and rehabilitation aimed at restoring function and preventing injuries, whether residents are recovering after hospitalization or receiving ongoing skilled nursing care.

Activity staff design a broad menu of individual and group programs based on resident experiences, assessments, and input from community meetings, including reading, books on tape, crafts, puzzles, games, music and clergy visits, often involving community volunteers for greater social interaction. Social workers support residents and families with emotional, financial, educational and social needs, and help navigate transitions such as admission, discharge planning and transfers.

A Spiritual Services Department provides spiritual care, guidance and comfort aligned with the community's mission, including daily support from an onsite Spiritual Services Director and regular visits from the Sisters of St. Francis, along with support during difficult times such as end of life or a new diagnosis. The community welcomes individuals of all faiths and religions, and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, private funds and certain insurance plans.

Family involvement and community support are described as integral to care at MSFNC, with family members encouraged to maintain and deepen relationships with loved ones, and community volunteers regularly engaging with residents. Long-term care volunteers contribute in various roles, including visiting residents, vigil support, vet-to-vet companionship, music or art activities, and pet therapy visits, helping connect residents to life beyond the foothills setting of their Mount St. Francis home.

Types of Care at Mount St Francis Nursing Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Salon / Barber

Activities

  • Arts and Crafts
  • Birthday / Holiday Parties
  • Games
  • Religious Services
  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Mount St Francis Nursing Center

4.1overall · 85 ratings combined

4.1★ on Google (83) · 3★ on Yelp (2) · Yelp page ↗

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B 2.

Jul 2026

via Yelp

1 star This facility is borderline neglectful. Showers were promised once a week, but first one was finally given after 13 days of residency. Medication was late, leading to high level pain that otherwise could have been managed. No one took responsibility, or even apologized. When concerns were raised, scorn, defensiveness and passing the blame resulted. Visits to the nursing station had numerous employees sitting around, on their cell phones and displaying annoyance when approached about a patent's needs. Floor Unit Managers had similar lack of empathy or ownership, with more excuses. There are many people with different roles assigned to the patient, and none seem to know what the other is doing or saying, including the treating doctor. There is no warmth, empathy, or patient focus. The first Care Conference was only scheduled by the staff in the last week days before the discharge date, rather than timely to actually address the overall care plan. Even then, one key team member was not present (Rehabilitation - the main purpose of the stay). Contact numbers for key facility personnel were given, but calls to Director of Rehab just rang and rang, with no voicemail so no way to directly contact. When discharge date was fast approaching, the facility was not prepared - had not scheduled the promised in-home assessment visit that was to take place prior to discharge for timely home modifications; no discharge orders prepared by the doctor; had not ordered the promised medical equipment that was to be transported home with the patient; had not started preauthorization for in-home PT/OT. They seem to assume that the patient will just stay until the facility does what they need to do when they choose to do it, regardless of cost. Family needs to be very involved and active, as the elderly patient will otherwise be at risk of being taken advantage of and neglected. The only saving grace was Brent in PT. He was skilled, attentive, communicative, took responsibility, timely, consistent, patient-focused, and productive.

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Lizz R.

Sep 2025

via Yelp

My Dad lasted 3 weeks there. He was miserable. It was A room with a bed cost over $8000 for a month and that did not incude a TV or phone! and it was a shared bath! We had to purchase a recliner for him. I visited him every day and eldery people would grab me in the hall and say "please help me' or ask for help from their beds when I walked down the hall. Staff was very difficult to find. As far as I know there was not a main social area. We transferd him from another home because he was a devout Catholic and the location was much closer for us. He was happy happy to return to his former place. This was our experience, perhaps others had a better eperience.

Rebecca Newman

Sep 2025

via Google

If I could give no ⭐ I would. Mount St Francis emailed two days ago to let us know they have space for my mother in law so we wanted to use them yesterday my husband called and left a voicemail with Heather, with no call back today he gets a text from another company saying they had declined her. What place doesn't have the respect to call a family back that is in need of help.

Karen King

Aug 2025

via Google

If I could give 0 stars I would. To be fair I have yet to tour this community. I made an appt. to tour this community with my Mom for placement for my aunt. I made an appt. a week and half out, comfrimed with Heather on that Monday for our tour on Thursday. After taking a day off from work and driving over 60 miles (one way), picking up my Mom, we get to the community only to be told Heather doesn't have time for a tour or to even sit down with us and answer questions. The lady at the front desk did ask her again to come down. Heather refused. So Thank you for making an extremely difficult decision for any family to go through even harder. No matter what we decide it won't be this community. I really hope you treat the next family to come in with a little more respect.

Jodie Cancel

Jun 2025

via Google

Amazing staff and a beautiful facility!

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 24 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 6, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard9 citations
  • Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Apr 5, 2025

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • 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 drugs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 5, 2025

Nov 30, 2023Health Complaint2 citations
  • Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 17, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 5, 2024

Aug 17, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard10 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 30, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Nov 15, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 28, 2023

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2023

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 16, 2023

Aug 15, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard3 citations
  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 18, 2019

  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2019

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 18, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Mount St Francis Nursing Center offer?

Mount St Francis Nursing Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Mount St Francis Nursing Center located?

Mount St Francis Nursing Center is located at 7550 Assisi Hts in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What do families say about Mount St Francis Nursing Center?

Reviews of Mount St Francis Nursing Center are sharply divided: many families praise the peaceful, scenic setting and describe staff as caring and compassionate, especially in hospice and dementia care. However, a notable number of reviewers report serious concerns about neglect, understaffing, and how admissions and management interact with families and employees.

How did Mount St Francis Nursing Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Mount St Francis Nursing Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 24 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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