Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
Walsenburg, Colorado
23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 3★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $4,893
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 1.37 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.45 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.88 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 2 to 3 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 120 certified beds · ~74 avg residents/day (62% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Government - Hospital district
- Payment accepted
- Medicaid (Medicaid)
About
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is a 120-bed government-owned facility operated by a hospital district in Walsenburg, Colorado. The center maintains a 5-star staffing rating and a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. Additional assessments include a 3-star rating for quality measures and a 2-star rating for health inspections.
Location
23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, Walsenburg, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?
- Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
- How did Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center score on health inspections?
- Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?
- Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center has a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center have?
- Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center has 120 certified beds.
- Does Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center accepts Medicaid.
- Where is Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center located?
- Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is located at 23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089, Walsenburg, Colorado.
- How can I contact Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?
- You can reach Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center by phone at +1 719-738-4540.
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