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Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
23500 Us Highway 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089
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Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center Description
SPRHC (Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center) has provided healthcare and education resources to our health systems for two decades. SPRHC is the rural leader in hospital management, with clients across multiple counties.
As a health resource, SPRHC offers a Patient centered Medical home within a Family Clinic, Outreach and Women's Clinic, Specialty Clinic, Surgical Team, Critical Access Hospital, Swing Beds, Physical Therapy/Occupational Therapy, Laboratory, Imaging Department and Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Overall Impressions: The facility is highly praised for its cleanliness, respectful and knowledgeable staff, and excellent care, particularly for veterans and their spouses. The food receives positive mentions for its quality, and the facility is noted for its fantastic views of the mountains.
Special Mention: The facility is recognized for its exceptional care towards veterans, with many reviewers highlighting the respectful treatment of their loved ones who served. The staff's ability to navigate VA and Social Security processes is also appreciated.
Personal Experiences: Many reviewers express deep gratitude for the care their loved ones received, mentioning the staff's kindness, professionalism, and the overall atmosphere of caring and respect. One review specifically mentions the comfort in knowing their father received excellent care in his final weeks, highlighting the staff's efforts to treat residents with dignity and respect.
Negative Experiences: There is a mention of a negative experience where a resident was placed in a room filled with storage, and the staff was described as rude and condescending. However, this appears to be an isolated incident among otherwise overwhelmingly positive reviews.
Community and Family: Several reviews emphasize the sense of community and family within the facility, with one reviewer stating it feels like a home away from home. The facility's efforts to make residents feel special and not forgotten are particularly valued.
Conclusion: The facility is highly recommended for its exceptional care, especially for veterans and their spouses. The staff's professionalism, the quality of care, and the facility's environment contribute to a positive living experience for residents.
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Health
Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 1
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 1
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Dec. 31, 1997
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 120
Total current residents: 74
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 0
Total cost of fines: $0
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-06 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-03 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2019-09-03 | 2019-09-03 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation. |
| 2018-09-05 | 2018-10-07 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2017-02-07 | 2017-02-22 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2017-02-07 | 2017-02-09 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. |
| 2019-08-06 | 2019-09-27 | D | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | E | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | E | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-08 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | F | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| 2018-08-09 | 2018-10-07 | F | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide activities to meet the interests and needs of each resident. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Give residents proper treatment to prevent new bed (pressure) sores or heal existing bed sores. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | D | Environmental Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way. |
| 2017-01-09 | 2017-03-16 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading. |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Westminster which is 0.9 miles away and has a population of 113,130 (small city).
- The average income is $43,605, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 68
- Low Temperature: 24
- Average Temperature: 46.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 104 days of rain, 66 days of snow and 194 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.4 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Safeway
3.0 miles awayFirst Choice Market
3.2 miles awayCharlie's Market
11.7 miles awayValley Market
23.7 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Greyhound
3.2 miles awayBanks
First National Bank in Trinidad
3.1 miles awayCommunity Banks of Colorado
3.1 miles awayEnt Credit Union: Rye Service Center
22.8 miles awayNone Found
Pharmacies
Valley Health Mart Pharmacy
23.7 miles awayDentists
Iconic Dental
3.2 miles awayParks
People's Park
2.5 miles awayRailroad Park
11.6 miles awayLa Veta
11.7 miles awaySpanish Peaks Wilderness Area
12.9 miles awayGreenhorn Mountain Wilderness Area
15.7 miles awayNone Found
None Found
Culture
Space Art Gallery
11.7 miles awayFrancisco Center for the Performing Arts
11.7 miles awayRestaurants
H&H Cafe
2.4 miles awayAly's Fireside Cafe
11.9 miles awayMission Deli Mesa Steak House
12.0 miles awayTimbers
21.2 miles awayViktorios Pizzeria and Full Service Bar
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