BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER
810 3RD ST, LAS ANIMAS, CO 81054 · CCN 065359
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - County
- Certified beds
- 56
- Avg residents/day
- 45.2
- Phone
- 7194561340
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-01 | 3 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -5.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-08-24 | 18 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +9.3 worse |
| 3 | 2022-06-09 | 5 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -2.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 2 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.22 | 49.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.05 | 23.1% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.14 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $13,442
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (26)2 actual harm
- EF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-09-19 · Health · corrected 2024-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Actual harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Actual harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2023-08-24 · Health · corrected 2023-09-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2022-06-09 · Health · corrected 2022-07-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BENT COUNTY | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1997-07-01 |
| THOMAS, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2015-06-04 |
| SUMMERS, JEREMY | Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2012-03-14 |
Other facilities in LAS ANIMAS
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.