Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC
373 E 10th Ave, Springfield, CO 81073 · (719) 523-4501
Non profit - Corporation · 56 certified beds
Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in November 2024, found 5 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above 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. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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 November 21, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.November 21, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.November 21, 2024 · F0558 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.November 21, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.November 21, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.November 21, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 22, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 6.36 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.02 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.79 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 4.54 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 37.1% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 37.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Walsh Healthcare Center Walsh · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.