From 2 postings, the employer’s site and nurse reviews · Employer research Aug 13, 2026Sources
The short version
You are weighing Center at Centennial in Colorado Springs, a long-term care and skilled nursing setting where CNAs and PTAs are part of the daily mix. A former RN called the building clean and put the benefits in the average range.
Employer research, Aug 13, 2026
A former CNA here praised the staff and the teamwork you would step into on the floor.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2024-04-18Source: glassdoor.comA former RN described the building as a clean place to work, with benefits in the average range.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026-01-02Source: glassdoor.comThe work is long-term care and skilled nursing, with CNA and PTA roles part of the everyday mix on the unit.
For new gradsSources
Who it fits
Best fit
- LPNs and LVNs: all 2 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
Benefits
Former RN described benefits as average.
The units
Long-term care / skilled nursing
Former RN reported nurse-to-patient ratio unmanageable; reviews reference CNA and PTA roles typical of SNF/rehab.
Sources
Source location unconfirmedSource: glassdoor.com
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Staffing ratios
- Former RN said nurse-to-patient ratios were unmanageable.
Sources
As of 2026-01-02Source: glassdoor.com- Workplace cleanliness and benefits
- Former RN called the facility clean with average benefits.
Sources
As of 2026-01-02Source: glassdoor.com- Teamwork
- Former CNA praised incredible staff and teamwork.
Sources
As of 2024-04-18Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Weekend call-offs
- Former CNA noted frequent staff calling off on weekends.
Sources
As of 2024-04-18Source: glassdoor.com- Overall ratings
- About 2.4 overall from 4 reviews; 48% would recommend; comp/benefits ~2.2; career opportunities ~2.0.
Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
A former RN reported nurse-to-patient ratios that felt unmanageable, and ratings from four reviews sit near 2.4 overall with about 48 percent willing to recommend.
Sources
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
- Which requirements must I meet before applying, and which can wait until after hire?
Living in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO
Framed by Pikes Peak and red-rock spires at Garden of the Gods, Colorado Springs pairs serious regional clinical demand with doorstep alpine access. Cost of living sits right at the national baseline—less than 1% above the national average—making front-range mountain living achievable on staff nurse pay without Denver’s punishing housing crunch.
Browse roles in COLORADO SPRINGS- Metro price level · COLORADO SPRINGS area
- 1% above the national average
- BEA index 100.7 (100 = national)
- Median gross rent
- $1,648/mo
- rent and tenant-paid utilities
- Median household income
- $84,818/yr
- all local households, not nurse pay
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 metro Regional Price Parities · Census ACS 2024
Current openings at Center at Centennial
- LPN
- Tuition reimbursement
Sources
- centeratcentennial.com
Employer website
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Employee-Review-The-Center-at-Centennial-E3302932-RVW102046997.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2024-04-18
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/The-Center-at-Centennial-Colorado-Springs-Reviews-EI_IE3302932.0,24_IL.25,41_IC1148136.htm
What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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