Bent County Healthcare Center
810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO 81054 · (719) 456-1340
Government - County · 56 certified beds
Bent County Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 3 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2025 found 3 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 1, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.May 1, 2025 · F0679 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.May 1, 2025 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.September 19, 2024 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.01 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.92 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.29 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.81 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 42.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Government - County |
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 50 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Fowler Health Care Fowler · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Holly Care Center Holly · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bluestem Village La Junta · Not available
- Lamar Estates Nursing Center Lamar · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Crowley County Nursing Center Ordway · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Bent County Healthcare Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.