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The Center At Cordera

9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy

3.6(261 ratings)· Colorado Springs average: 4.3

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Limited Liability company
Certified beds
80
Clinical services on-site
Routine blood draws, medication delivery, and x-rays
Care focus
Post-acute recovery after hospital stay or surgery
Rehab therapies
Physical, occupational, and speech therapy included

What Families Think

Families describe a facility with a strong reputation for cleanliness, good food, and caring frontline staff, and many say rehab after surgery or a hospital stay went smoothly with attentive PT/OT support. At the same time, a substantial number of reviewers report serious lapses — thin staffing, missed meals, medication errors, unanswered call lights, and poor communication during discharge — suggesting the quality of care can vary a great deal from stay to stay.

The Good

  • Reviewers often praise nurses' and CNAs' kindness
  • Facility repeatedly described as very clean and well-kept
  • Food quality frequently complimented by families
  • PT and OT staff praised as skilled and attentive
  • Front desk and reception described as warm and welcoming

The Bad

  • Multiple reports of understaffing leaving nurses and CNAs 'spread thin'
  • Several accounts of missed meals or trays left out of reach
  • Reports of medication errors and unclear medication administration
  • Multiple complaints about poor communication during admission and discharge

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Center At Cordera is a senior living community in Colorado Springs, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Professional Chef, Restaurant style Dining Room and Gathering / Activity Spaces. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 239 reviews.

About The Center At Cordera

The Center at Cordera is a skilled nursing facility in Colorado Springs, Colorado, licensed by the state to provide care to patients who have completed acute or surgical treatment at the hospital and are ready to begin the process of recovery before returning home. The community operates with a physician-driven care plan designed to guide each patient toward their highest functional level.

Care includes skilled nursing services, family involvement, psychological care, and discharge planning, all integrated into an individualized, well-rounded program. Clinical services available on-site include routine blood draws, medication delivery, and x-rays, supporting recovery after a hospital stay or surgery.

Each patient has access to physical, occupational, and speech therapy services as part of a customized plan of care centered on individual rehabilitation goals. Physical therapy addresses walking, range of motion, strengthening, balance, and managing stairs or inclines.

Nutrition is treated as part of the recovery process, with an Executive Chef preparing meals for guests. The facility is described as having a hotel-like atmosphere with state-of-the-art medical equipment and amenities, aiming to combine clinical care with a comfortable, hospitality-focused environment for those recovering in the greater Colorado Springs area.

Types of Care at The Center At Cordera

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

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

Community Amenities

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

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Reviews of The Center At Cordera

3.6overall · 261 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (239) · 2★ on Yelp (22) · Yelp page ↗

Amanda Shepit

Jul 2026

via Google

My dad initially went there for rehab with the intent of going home. He still had tests and appts at the hospital, and there were many miscommunications between the staff at Cordera and the hospital. He took a turn for the worse and he was signed over to hospice, which was handled by outside staff but there at the center. The staff at Cordera kept asking if he wanted meals and if he was going to participate in physical therapy. Then five days into hospice and two days before he passed, we were told that if he wasn’t going to participate in P/T that he would have to go home. None of it made any sense to us, and the guy was very loud and waving papers for us to sign, he seemed to only care about the paperwork. The nurse were nice but stretched very thin, they were way understaffed. Overall awful, I won’t send my mom there if she needs rehab.

Pelar Swinson

Jun 2026

via Google

Our family member was transferred here from hospital. Staff was not consistently attentive to the healthcare needs of our family member. We came in one morning to find our family member Non Responsive. The staff said she just needed to get outside. Within

Elaine Lovell

Jun 2026

via Google

The receptionist was warm and friendly. She gave me perfect directions to Elizabeth Jones’s room.<br>I felt that the clutter in Elizabeth’s room was not conducive to cleanliness and order.

Vos VanWoestyn

May 2026

via Google

My mother was admitted 3 days ago and has been treated with kindness and professionalism consistently. Since I visit her three times a day, during mealtimes and physical therapy, I have observed this first-hand. The facility is clean and quiet (no noise from traffic outside due to proper window glass) with plenty of sunlight when the window blinds are open. The food is tasty with plenty of variety.

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 50 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 14, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • 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 F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadFound during a complaint inspectionPast Non-Compliance

Feb 5, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 24, 2026

Jul 23, 2025Health Complaint5 citations
  • Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2025

  • Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 28, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 14, 2025

  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 20, 2025

  • 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, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jul 24, 2025

Aug 29, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard4 citations
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 16, 2024

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2024

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2024

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 30, 2024

Apr 25, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
  • Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023

  • 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 May 31, 2023

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 14, 2023

  • Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 11, 2023

  • Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2023

  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 9, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 2, 2023

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 26, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 25, 2023

Jan 20, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard22 citations
  • Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Mar 4, 2022

  • Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2022

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2022

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 18, 2022

  • 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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Ensure the activities program is directed by a qualified professional.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

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

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • 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, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 20, 2022

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 The Center At Cordera offer?

The Center At Cordera offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is The Center At Cordera located?

The Center At Cordera is located at 9208 Grand Cordera Pkwy in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

What do families say about The Center At Cordera?

Families describe a facility with a strong reputation for cleanliness, good food, and caring frontline staff, and many say rehab after surgery or a hospital stay went smoothly with attentive PT/OT support. At the same time, a substantial number of reviewers report serious lapses — thin staffing, missed meals, medication errors, unanswered call lights, and poor communication during discharge — suggesting the quality of care can vary a great deal from stay to stay.

How did The Center At Cordera do on recent health and safety inspections?

The Center At Cordera had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 50 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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