Nursing Home in La Junta, CO · CMS Data August 2026

Bluestem Village

How Does Bluestem Village Rate?

Bluestem Village is a 56-bed government-owned nursing home in La Junta, CO. Its last standard health inspection, on September 5, 2024, cited 0 health deficiencies.

Reviewed by Senior Care Help Editorial Team ·October 6, 2026

1 Darlene Dr
La Junta, CO 81050

From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.

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Inspections and Penalties

Inspections and penalties for Bluestem Village
Last standard health inspection	September 5, 2024
Health deficiencies cited at that inspection	0
Fines in the past 3 years	None
Payment denials in the past 3 years	0

The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.

Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents

The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Bluestem Village who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):

Long-stay quality measures for Bluestem Village
Residents who	This home	National median	Compared
Received an antipsychotic medication	22%	13%	Higher than the national median
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.2%	18%	Lower than the national median
Had a fall with major injury	0.0%	2.8%	Lower than the national median
Have pressure ulcers	2.0%	4.2%	Lower than the national median
Lost too much weight	13%	4.7%	Higher than the national median
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.0%	At the national median
Have depressive symptoms	1.5%	3.6%	Lower than the national median
Needed more help with daily activities over time	10%	13%	Lower than the national median

Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.

About the Home

Facts about Bluestem Village
Certified beds	56
Average residents per day	31
Ownership	Government - State
Legal business name	LA JUNTA HEALTH SERVICE DISTRICT
Certified for	Medicare
First certified	September 2024
Councils	Resident council and family council

Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Colorado's Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (303.862.3524) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Colorado.