Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is a government - hospital district nursing facility in Walsenburg, Colorado. Its CMS overall rating is ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5).
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Address | 23500 Us Highway 160 |
| City | Walsenburg, CO 81089 |
| County | Huerfano |
| Phone | 7197384540 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Provider type | Medicaid |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents/day | 73.9 |
| First approved (Medicare/Medicaid) | 1997-12-31 |
CMS star ratings
| Rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Health inspection rating | ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) |
| Quality measure (QM) rating | ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5) |
| Staffing rating | ★★★★★ (5 of 5) |
CMS rates health inspections, staffing and quality measures separately and combines them into the overall rating. Read the components together: a facility with strong inspections but weak staffing is a different risk than one with the reverse.
Staffing and turnover
| Nurse aide hours | 2.90 h/resident/day |
| LPN hours | 0.56 h/resident/day |
| RN hours | 1.23 h/resident/day |
| Total nurse hours | 4.68 h/resident/day |
| Weekend nurse hours | 4.01 h/resident/day |
| Total nursing turnover | 44.3% |
| RN turnover | 41.7% |
Higher nurse hours per resident per day generally mean more hands-on care; low turnover suggests a more stable workforce. Weekend hours and RN hours matter most for clinical coverage.
Flags and notes
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Location and contact
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is at 23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089 in Huerfano. Call 7197384540 for admissions and visits.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the CMS rating of Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center has an overall CMS rating of ★★★☆☆ (3 of 5), with a health inspection rating of ★★☆☆☆ (2 of 5) and a staffing rating of ★★★★★ (5 of 5).
How many beds does Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center have?
It is certified for 120 beds and averages 73.9 residents per day.
Who owns Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?
It is a government - hospital district facility.