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Nursing homes in Otero County, Colorado
There are 3 certified nursing homes in Otero County, Colorado, with 202 beds between them.
0% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (37%). Inspectors recorded 38 health deficiencies over three cycles, 18.8 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $10K across 1 fine.
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 | Otero County | Colorado | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 210 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 0% | 37% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 5 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 18.8 | 26.6 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $10K | $5.0M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fowler Health Care | Fowler | 45 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 14 | 31.1 | — | 15 Apr 2026 |
| Pioneer Health Care Center | Rocky Ford | 101 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 24 | 23.8 | $10K | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Bluestem Village | La Junta | 56 | — | — | — | 0 | 0.0 | — | — |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | 4 |
| F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | 3 |
| F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | 2 |
| F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | 2 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 2 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Madison Creek Partners (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Otero County, Colorado?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 202 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Otero County have the highest CMS ratings?
Fowler Health Care (5 stars), Pioneer Health Care Center (4 stars)
How do Otero County nursing homes compare with Colorado?
0% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 37% statewide; citations run at 18.8 per 100 beds against 26.6 statewide.