Bent County Public Health
Las Animas, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067015)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): not surveyed
Serves: 8 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 456-0517 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bent County Public Health holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating is not available in the current data, so that measure is not yet confirmed.
Bent County Public Health offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 8 ZIP codes from its office in Las Animas, Colorado.
Yes, Bent County Public Health is Medicare-certified, with CCN 067015, certified since 1966, so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. Coverage details beyond this should be confirmed with Medicare or the agency directly.
About this agency
Bent County Public Health is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in Las Animas, Colorado, certified since October 19, 1966. The agency is government-owned and provides Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services to patients across 8 ZIP codes in its service area.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Bent County Public Health holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. A patient survey star rating was not provided in the available data, so the agency's patient experience score cannot be confirmed here; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current figure.
On CMS process and outcome measures, 87.14% of patients received timely initiation of care, meaning care began promptly after referral in most cases. Additionally, 63.51% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during the course of home health care, a common measure of physical therapy and nursing effectiveness.
These figures reflect CMS Care Compare data and should be verified for the most recent reporting period, as star ratings and outcome measures are updated periodically. Prospective patients and caregivers are encouraged to consult Medicare Care Compare directly and contact the agency for current details on services and eligibility.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Bent County Public Health is Medicare-certified (CCN 067015), certified since October 19, 1966, so Medicare-eligible home health services are covered when ordered by a doctor.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
A patient survey star rating is not included in the available data; contact the agency at (719) 456-0517 or check Medicare Care Compare for current survey results.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can review the agency's ratings and measures on Medicare Care Compare at the provided URL for the most up-to-date information.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 8 ZIP codes from its Las Animas, Colorado office.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 8 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Ask about current staffing, availability, and specific outcome measures; contact the agency at (719) 456-0517 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, includes skilled nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, while non-medical home care covers non-clinical support such as companionship; this agency provides the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since October 19, 1966.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
Bent County Public Health is government-owned.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
Cost information is not published in CMS data; contact the agency at (719) 456-0517 or verify with Medicare for coverage and cost details.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Bent County Public Health at (719) 456-0517 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 10/19/1966. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.