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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

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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

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

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Reviews

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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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.

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