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373 E 10th Ave Springfield, CO 81073 · Baca County
CMS certification number 06A185 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall, above the Colorado average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 5.87 hours per resident per day at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC, above the Colorado median of 3.47 (US median: 3.72). About 0.87 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 4.79 hours, 18% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 45.6% of nursing staff left within a year (Colorado median 46.6%).
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC: Medicare and Medicaid
Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC is certified for Medicaid but not Medicare, so Medicare won't pay for a rehab stay here after a hospital discharge. It can serve long-term residents covered by Colorado Medicaid.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on November 21, 2024 and found 5 deficiencies. In total, inspectors issued 14 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 14 citations at Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC across 4 inspection dates, 1 of them from complaint investigations. None were at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy levels; 14 were "potential for more than minimal harm" (D–F) and 0 were minimal (A–C). The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (4) and pharmacy service (3). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards" (tag F0812, level F, June 15, 2023). 1 citation was under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.
April 22, 2025 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
November 21, 2024 · 5 citations
EProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DEnsure 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.
June 15, 2023 · 6 citations
FProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
EHonor 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.
EImplement 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.
DCoordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
April 14, 2022 · 2 citations
DProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
DImplement 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.
Questions to ask on a tour of Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on November 21, 2024. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 18% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no fines or payment denials for this home in the last three years.
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
| August 2026 | 5/5 | 4/5 | 5/5 | 2/5 |
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Hospitals near Southeast Colorado Hospital LTC
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Southeast Colorado Hospital SpringfieldEmergency roomMedian ER visit 2h 34m for patients treated and sent home
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