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Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC
373 E 10th Ave, Springfield, CO 81073
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.
Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Springfield, Colorado, certified for 56 beds and caring for about 38 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 4, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (5, 7, 2 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 25.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 6.4 hours per resident per day (1.0 RN), above the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 37.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Baca Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 17 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 25.0 | 56.7 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 6.4 | 6.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.0 | 1.0 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.1% | 37.1% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (2 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: 21 Nov 2024, 15 Jun 2023.
Severity mix: D ×10 E ×3 F ×1
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 16 Dec 2024 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 3 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 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 | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 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. | E | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Jul 2023 |
| 15 Jun 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 5 Jul 2023 |
| 14 Apr 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 14 Apr 2022 | 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 | 5 May 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.1%, RNs 0.0%; 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 | 26.8% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.7% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 2.6% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 19.0% | 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 | 23.3% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Legal Business Name Not Available.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Baca County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Walsh Healthcare Center | Walsh | 30 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 56.7 | — | 16 Oct 2025 |
All 2 facilities in Baca County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 6.4 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 22 Apr 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 21 Nov 2024.
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.