Walsenburg, CO

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $4,893 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO

(719) 738-4540

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

74

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Government

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1997-12-31

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicaid

Participation flags

Changed ownership

No

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.23

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.83 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.45

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.88

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.56

All reported nurse hours · state 3.70 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.67

RN + LPN hours · state 1.51 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.58

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.26 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.92

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.60 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.00

Reported PT staffing

Adjusted RN hours

1.37

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

5.11

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.22

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

46%

Annual RN turnover · state 46% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

44%

Annual nurse turnover · state 49% · national 46%

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission Not Available
10.72%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge to community Not Available
50.57%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Medicare spending per beneficiary Not Available
1.02
This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Drug regimen review with follow-up Not Available
95.27%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Falls with major injury Not Available
0.77%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge self-care score Not Available
53.69%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge mobility score Not Available
50.94%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened Not Available
2.29%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Adjusted rate Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays Not Available · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage Not Available
8.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Discharge function score Not Available
56.45%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date Not Available
25.2%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · This provider is not required to submit SNF QRP data.

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.0
1.3
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.7
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.6 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.5%
93.5%
3 pts better
93.4%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 97.2% · Q3 95.8% · Q4 92.6% · 4Q avg 96.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 93.4%
94.7%
1.3 pts worse
95.5%
2.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.3%
3.4%
1.9 pts worse
3.3%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 5.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.4%
7.4%
7 pts better
11.4%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 0.4%
5.0%
4.6 pts better
5.4%
5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.3%
11.2%
1.9 pts better
19.6%
10.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.4% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 7.4% · 4Q avg 9.3%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 23.0%
20.6%
2.4 pts worse
16.7%
6.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 22.2% · Q2 23.1% · Q3 21.1% · Q4 25.7% · 4Q avg 23.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.1%
0.1 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 23.3%
15.2%
8.1 pts worse
16.3%
7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.1% · Q2 26.9% · Q3 7.1% · Q4 24.9% · 4Q avg 23.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 27.2%
14.6%
12.6 pts worse
14.9%
12.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 33.9% · Q2 23.3% · Q3 22.6% · Q4 28.8% · 4Q avg 27.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.8%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.5%
1.1 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 0.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 29.0%
22.4%
6.6 pts worse
19.8%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.9% · Q2 27.8% · Q3 30.1% · Q4 30.3% · 4Q avg 29.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.0%
3.7%
1.3 pts worse
5.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.6% · Q2 7.2% · Q3 6.2% · Q4 4.7% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 57.8%
76.4%
18.6 pts worse
81.7%
23.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q4 54.2% · 4Q avg 57.8%

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-05 · Fire 2024-12-05

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-29 · Fire 2023-06-29

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-06 · Fire 2019-08-06

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

K922 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

Corrected 2025-02-21

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

E30 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

Corrected 2023-06-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-07-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-08-17

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-08-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

E23 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

Corrected 2019-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2019-09-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-09-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2019-09-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2019-09-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-06-18

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-08-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-01-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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 risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-01-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-05

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-01-22

G · Actual harm 2023-06-29

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-08-08

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-07-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-07-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Corrected 2023-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-07-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2023-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide 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.

Corrected 2023-08-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-29

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Implement 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.

Corrected 2023-08-18

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F838 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Conduct 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.

Corrected 2019-09-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2019-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2019-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2019-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2019-09-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-09-27

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$1,748 2023-06-20

Fine

Fine · fine $1,748

Fine

$3,145 2023-05-30

Fine

Fine · fine $3,145

Fine

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