SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
23500 US HIGHWAY 160
WALSENBURG CO 81089
Phone: 7197384540
Abuse icon Government - Hospital district
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Colorado average: 0.2 star lower (3.2), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: level with the average (3.0)
- Overall rating vs. the Walsenburg average: level with the average (3.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 73.9 |
| Occupancy | 62% |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| County | Huerfano |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1997-12-31 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 06A190 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 6 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 5.30 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.68 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 44.3% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 0 |
| Fines (total value) | $0 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 0 |
Questions to ask SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER highly rated?
CMS rates it 3 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Average". Health inspections rate 2, staffing 5, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER have?
CMS certifies 120 beds; the facility reports an average of 73.9 residents per day (about 62% occupancy).
Does SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER have any fines or citations?
No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.
Has SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.