Trinidad Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center, Trinidad
409 Benedicta Ave, Trinidad, CO 81082 · 35 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 119 beds
- For-profit
Nursing Home in Walsenburg, CO · CMS Data August 2026
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
How Does Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center Rate?
Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is a 120-bed government-owned nursing home in Walsenburg, CO. CMS rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 2 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 4.7 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 5, 2024, cited 6 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 3 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 4.7 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 6
- Certified beds
- 120
23500 Us Highway 160
Walsenburg, CO 81089
3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
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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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Health inspections | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Staffing | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 3 of 5 | Average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 4.7 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.2 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.9 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 4.0 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 44% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 42% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 5, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 6 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 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 Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 24% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 7.3% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 4.1% | 2.8% | Higher than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 6.0% | 4.2% | Higher than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 1.4% | 4.7% | Lower than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 1.1% | 3.6% | Lower than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 24% | 13% | Higher 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
| Certified beds | 120 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 74 |
| Ownership | Government - Hospital district |
| Certified for | Medicaid |
| First certified | December 1997 |
| Councils | Resident 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.
Other Nursing Homes Near Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Walsenburg nursing homes page.
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- Inspections4/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing2/5
- Quality4/5
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- For-profit
- Continuing care community