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Bent County Healthcare Center
810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO 81054
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Bent County Healthcare Center is a Government, county nursing home in Las Animas, Colorado, certified for 56 beds and caring for about 50 residents a day.
CMS gives it 4 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (3, 18, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 46.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $13K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 42.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Bent Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 26 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 46.4 | 46.4 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.9 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 42.6% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,442 | $13,442 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (1 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 1 May 2025, 24 Aug 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×13 E ×8 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 1 May 2025 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Jun 2025 |
| 19 Sep 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Complaint investigation | 10 Oct 2024 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0726 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0745 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 24 Aug 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Standard survey | 12 Sep 2023 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
| 9 Jun 2022 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 8 Jul 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Aug 2023 | Fine | $13,442 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.6%, RNs 23.1%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.3% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.4% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.1% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.6% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 34.0% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: government, county. Legal business name: Bent County Memorial Nursing Home.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bent County | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/1997 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Bent County Healthcare Center been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Bent County Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $13K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Bent County Healthcare Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.0 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Bent County Healthcare Center?
Ownership type is government, county. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Bent County. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Bent County Healthcare Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 May 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 1 May 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.