Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC

Nursing Home · Springfield, CO

CMS overall rating 5/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number06A185

Contact & location

373 E 10Th Ave
Springfield, CO 81073
Baca County
Phone
(719) 523-4501
ZIP code
81073 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
56
Residents per day
37.6 (67% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Legal Business Name Not Available
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1991
Participates in
Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5
Short-stay qualityNot rated

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
6.36 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.02 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.79 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
4.54 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
5.26 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
37.1 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
0.0 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
November 21, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
5.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 15 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-04-22 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 · complaint inspection
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2025-05-08
2024-11-21 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-11-21 Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
F0558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-11-21 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-11-21 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-16
2024-11-21 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2024-12-16
2023-06-15 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 2023-07-03
2023-06-15 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 2023-07-05
2023-06-15 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
E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-06
2023-06-15 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 2023-07-06
2023-06-15 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-06
2023-06-15 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2023-07-05
2022-04-14 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm
Corrected 2022-05-05
2022-04-14 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 2022-05-05

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Ownership Data Not Available

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC?

Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC has a 5-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 Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC have?

It has 56 certified beds and cares for about 38 residents per day.

Has Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC?

(719) 523-4501. The facility is located at 373 E 10Th Ave, Springfield, CO 81073.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.