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SPANISH PEAKS VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER

23500 US HIGHWAY 160, WALSENBURG, CO 81089
Score: 53 / 100

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center faces challenges in its CMS ratings, earning a D grade with a score of 53/100. The facility ranks in the 48th percentile among Colorado nursing homes, suggesting significant room for improvement.

Staffing levels at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center exceed national averages, with 4.56 total nursing hours per resident per day — compared to the national average of 3.8 hours. RN coverage of 1.23 hours per resident per day also exceeds the national average of 0.7 hours.

Recent inspections identified 24 deficiencies at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 24 / 40 pts
3 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 20 / 20 pts
5 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.56 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 1.23 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.45 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.88 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.58 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.92 0.7 Above Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

24
Total Deficiencies
Jun 17, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 24 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Jun 17, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity E
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0700 Severity E
    Try 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
    Dec 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0760 Severity D
    Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
    Dec 4, 2024 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 5.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 5.3% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 23.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 27.2% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 0.4% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 29.0% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $4,893

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 53 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 3★ → 24 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 5★ → 20 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Government - Hospital district
Certified Beds
120
Provider Type
Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 4, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7