Bent County Healthcare Center
Nursing Home · Las Animas, CO
CMS certification number065359
Contact & location
810 3RD STLas Animas, CO 81054
Bent County
- Phone
- (719) 456-1340
- ZIP code
- 81054 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 56
- Residents per day
- 50.0 (89% occupied)
- Ownership
- Government - County
- Legal name
- Bent County Memorial Nursing Home
- Medicare certified since
- July 11, 1997
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.01 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.92 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.29 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.81 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.59 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 42.6 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 23.1 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 1, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 3.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 26 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-01 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-06-10 |
| 2024-09-19 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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. F0726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. F0730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life. F0745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2023-08-24 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-12 |
| 2022-06-09 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
| 2022-06-09 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-08 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,442 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-24 | Fine | $13,442 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Summers, Jeremy (individual) | Contracted Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Thomas, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Bent County (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Bent County Healthcare Center?
Bent County Healthcare Center has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.
How many beds does Bent County Healthcare Center have?
It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 50 residents per day.
Has Bent County Healthcare Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,442 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Bent County Healthcare Center?
(719) 456-1340. The facility is located at 810 3RD ST, Las Animas, CO 81054.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.