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Bent County Healthcare Center
810 3Rd St, Las Animas, CO 81054
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Bent County Healthcare Center Description
Bent County Healthcare Center is a community that offers nursing care and is about 18.2 miles outside the small town of La Junta, Colorado. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8 out of 10 making it the highest rated community in the city. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 4 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
To find information about the surrounding area including weather, crime, health facilities, parks, and more you can explore the neighborhood here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
3
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: July 11, 1997
Ownership type: Government
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 56
Total current residents: 51
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 1
Total cost of fines: $7345
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-12 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-12 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-06-23 | 2022-07-12 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | List the names and contact information of those in the facility. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-07 | 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. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-21 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-27 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-12 | D | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-20 | F | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-30 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-12 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-12 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-26 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-28 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-04-01 | 2021-04-26 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-15 | E | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2019-05-08 | 2019-06-15 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | 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. |
| 2022-06-09 | 2022-07-08 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-12 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-12 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-12 | G | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| 2021-03-10 | 2021-04-12 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2020-12-17 | 2021-01-25 | E | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2019-04-09 | 2019-05-10 | 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. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2021-03-10 | $7,345 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is La Junta which is 18.2 miles away and has a population of 6,951 (very small town).
- The average income is $38,294, which is very low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 84
- Low Temperature: 37
- Average Temperature: 60.7
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 56 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 284 days of sun
- Precipitation: 0.8 inches a year
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 78.0 years old, which is average compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Safeway
18.4 miles awayWalmart Supercenter
20.5 miles awayTransportation
La Junta
18.1 miles awayBus Stations
Las Animas - 5th & Carson - Westbound
0.4 miles awayLas Animas - 5th & Carson - Eastbound
0.4 miles awayFort Lyon - HH & 15 - Eastbound
4.7 miles awayFort Lyon - HH & 15 - Westbound
4.7 miles awayLa Junta - 2nd & Raton - Eastbound
18.1 miles awayNone Found
Hospitals
Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center
18.6 miles awayPharmacies
Walmart Pharmacy
20.6 miles awayNone Found
Parks
Nelson Park
0.5 miles awayBent's Old Fort National Historic Site
7.7 miles awayComanche National Grassland
14.6 miles awaySanta Fe Plaza
18.2 miles awayCity Park
18.4 miles awayNone Found
None Found
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Restaurants
Bents Fort Inn
1.2 miles awayFrontier Diner
15.7 miles awayPizza Hut
17.9 miles awayMexico City Cafe
18.4 miles awayCreekside Smokehouse
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