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Nursing homes in Huerfano County, Colorado
Huerfano County, Colorado, has 1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 120 certified beds.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies over three cycles, 20.0 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
No fines are listed for facilities in the county in the period covered.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Huerfano County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 1 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 20.0 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $0 | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Centerabuse icon | Walsenburg | 120 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 24 | 20.0 | — | 18 Jun 2025 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 3 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 2 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 2 |
| F0700 | 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. | 1 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Government | 1 |
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Huerfano County, Colorado?
1 Medicare-certified nursing home with 120 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Huerfano County have the highest CMS ratings?
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center (3 stars)
How do Huerfano County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 20.0 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.