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Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

23500 Us Highway 160

4.3(28 ratings)

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
Government, Hospital district
Certified beds
120
Campus adjacency
Hospital located on the same main campus
Eligibility
Open to veterans nationwide, no CO residency required
Who can live here
Also serves spouses, widows, and Gold Star parents

What Families Think

Reviews for this Walsenburg VA nursing home are mixed: several families describe compassionate, respectful end-of-life care and praise the nursing staff, while other reviewers raise serious concerns about safety oversight and staff conduct. It's a niche option built specifically for veterans and their families rather than the general public.

The Good

  • Staff described as treating residents with dignity and respect
  • Attentive, timely pain management praised by a reviewer
  • Around 150 planned activities offered monthly
  • Clean facility and good food noted by a reviewer
  • Only Colorado veterans' home with a hospital on its campus

The Bad

  • One report cites a CMS red flag for abuse
  • One reviewer described slow response and rude staff conduct

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is a senior living community in Walsenburg, Colorado offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.3 out of 5 across 28 reviews.

About Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is a nursing home for veterans located in Walsenburg, Colorado, in Huerfano County minutes from I-25 between Pueblo and Trinidad. It is the only Veterans' Nursing Home with a hospital on its main campus in Colorado. The facility serves veterans, spouses, widows, and Gold Star parents of veterans from across the country, and Colorado residency is not required.

The center operates 90 long-term care beds and works closely with families to identify conditions or disabilities that may help subsidize care costs. The facility is situated on a remarkable 270-degree mountain-surrounded property with plains to the east and a State Park across the street.

Care is delivered with a focus on dignity and respect. The activities program is led by dedicated professionals who host approximately 150 diverse planned activities each month to engage residents.

Types of Care at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

4.3overall · 28 ratings combined

4.3★ on Google (28)

Ann

Mar 2026

via Google

Asking for help for animals that were stuck in a car in the blazing heat with windows cracked a half an inch is considered ok. It's not hurting them they said, there is water in the car. It took them over a half hour to respond. I wonder how they would respond if it was a child in the car. The kitchen managers, what comes around goes around. There are a lot of employees that are not held responsible for their actions ever. Even some of the Spanish peaks employees are extremely stuck up and rude to some of the other kitchen staff.

TJ Davis

Dec 2025

via Google

CMS rates SP as Red Flagged for Abuse. Isn't a Veteran only a little better? Be Careful.

elizabeth ritz

Oct 2022

via Google

It is very hard to let go of your hero. My dad got sick about one month before he finally succumbed to his illness. We spent time in Colorado Springs at a hospital I won't mention. The alarms when off hourly and I was constantly running for help throughout the night to get someone to deal with the noise. I was finally able to get him back to the veteran's home where he was received with love and kindness. I spent the last three weeks at his bedside and observed the excellent care he received. The staff, from the CEO to the cleaning crew, treated him with dignity and respect. When he was down, he was lifted up. Pain meds were administered in a timely fashion. Not only did they take care of my Dad but they took care of his grieving daughter. I still cry, it still hurts but I am so comforted in knowing that Dad finished well and the VA home played a part in making that happen

JANE QUARTIERO

May 2022

via Google

I would like to give my family's heartfelt appreciation for the care, understanding, love and patience the staff at the Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center and the Sangre de Cristo Community Care had in the caring of our father this past year. The staff appreciates the residents' service to their country. They make them feel special and not forgotten. Our Dad enjoyed talking to “His Girls” and missed them on their days off. From the first day of admission to his last day there, he was treated with respect and love. Thank you again for the care and love you showed our father.

Rose Zambonato

Dec 2021

via Google

Very nice place. Very clean nurses are very good. Food is very yummy. Love going there to visit my husband. So happy he is being well taken care of.

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Government Inspection History

4 inspection visits in the last three years, 39 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Jun 18, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Aug 1, 2025

Dec 5, 2024Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Meet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 21, 2025

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 22, 2025

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jan 22, 2025

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 22, 2025

Jun 29, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard16 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 8, 2023

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 31, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 20, 2023

  • List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jun 29, 2023

  • Implement emergency and standby power systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jul 6, 2023

  • Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 17, 2023

  • Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 17, 2023

  • Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 2, 2023

  • Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 11, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 28, 2023

  • Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2023

Aug 6, 2019Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard14 citations
  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 3, 2019

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 6, 2019

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 3, 2019

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 27, 2019

  • Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2019

  • Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 6, 2019

  • Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 20, 2019

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center offer?

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center located?

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is located at 23500 Us Highway 160 in Walsenburg, Colorado.

What do families say about Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center?

Reviews for this Walsenburg VA nursing home are mixed: several families describe compassionate, respectful end-of-life care and praise the nursing staff, while other reviewers raise serious concerns about safety oversight and staff conduct. It's a niche option built specifically for veterans and their families rather than the general public.

How did Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 39 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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