SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER
23500 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO 81089 · CCN 06A190
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- Government - Hospital district
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 73.8
- Phone
- 7197384540
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 | 2024-12-05 | 7 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -1.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-06-29 | 10 | 8.7 | 9.8 | +1.3 worse |
| 3 | 2019-08-06 | 7 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -0.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.56 | 44.1% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 1.23 | 45.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 5.11 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $4,893
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 2
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (24)1 actual harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-06-18 · Health · corrected 2025-08-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2025-01-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0644Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-28
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-08
Actual harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-11
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.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
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.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-18
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.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-07-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
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.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-08-06 · Health · corrected 2019-09-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
No ownership records.
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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.