Bent County Healthcare Center
Las Animas, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065359) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,442
Phone: (719) 456-1340 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bent County Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Bent County Healthcare Center reports total nurse staffing of about 4.01 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 5 stars.
Bent County Healthcare Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,442.00, with no payment denials. CMS does not show an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Bent County Healthcare Center is a government (county-owned) nursing home in Las Animas, Colorado, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since July 1997. The facility is licensed for 56 beds and reports an average daily census of 50 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bent County Healthcare Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13. The rating breaks down into four components: a Health Inspection rating of 3 stars, a Quality Measures rating of 4 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing of approximately 4.01 hours per resident per day, including about 0.92 RN hours per resident per day. CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 42.6% at this facility.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $13,442.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection frequency.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided, and there has been no change of ownership in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; families should check Care Compare directly for the most current inspection and quality details.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Bent County Healthcare Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.01 hours per resident per day, with about 0.92 RN hours per resident per day, and a turnover rate of 42.6%. Its CMS staffing rating is 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $13,442.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 56 beds with an average of 50 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is government-owned (Bent County); no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 11, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (3 stars here), Staffing (5 stars), Quality Measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars).
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7194561340 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7194561340 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065359?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.