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Bent County Healthcare Center

810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO, 81054

Ownership type: Government - County.

CMS overall rating
CMS overall rating: 4 out of 54of 5

At a glance

CMS reports a 4-star overall rating for Bent County Healthcare Center, with 26 inspection citations on record (2 higher severity). Federal records include $13,442 in the current dataset.
CMS overall
4
of 5
Health inspection
3
of 5
Staffing
5
of 5
Quality measures
4
of 5
Certified beds
56
CMS-reported

CMS rating profile

The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.

Rating profile

How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.

Overall4 of 5
Health inspection3 of 5
Staffing5 of 5
Quality measures4 of 5

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Comparative context

This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.

This facility 4
15
Bent Co. avg 4Colorado avg 3.16This facility
This facility: 4 of 5. Bent Co. avg: 4. Colorado avg: 3.16.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
Averages are calculated from CMS records included in this dataset and exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A neutral reference point, not a CMS rating or a pass/fail line.

Inspections and citations

Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.

Citation profile

How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.

26
Citations on record
2
Higher severity (G–L)
1
From complaints
0
Infection control
Citations by inspection year
52022
172023
12024
32025
Higher severity Standard

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
Severity uses the CMS scope-and-severity letter (G–L count as higher severity). Counts are CMS-reported inspection findings, not a judgment about current conditions.

Federal records

Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.

Federal fines (CMP)

Fine records over time, sized by amount.

1 record · $13,442 total · Aug 24, 2023
  1. Aug 24, 2023$13,442

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Payment denials

Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.

No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17

Methodology
CMS may deny Medicare/Medicaid payment for new admissions. This is a distinct record type from a civil monetary fine. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare.

Staffing and care

Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.

Selected care measures

How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.

3 of 3 care measures reported by CMS
On antipsychotic medication(lower is better)30.19%

Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.

With new/worsened pressure ulcers(lower is better)1.74%

Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.

Falls with major injury(lower is better)4.44%

Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.

CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating

Methodology
The tick marks a typical level for context and is calculated from CMS records included in this dataset — not a CMS rating. Per-shift staffing hours are not part of this dataset. Missing values are shown as “Not reported”, never as zero.

Ownership

Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.

Owner / organizationRole
Summers, JeremyCONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Thomas, JohnCORPORATE OFFICER
Bent CountyOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

Nearby facilities

Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Bent County.

810 3rd St, Las Animas
Bent County · CO · 81054
56 certified beds38.0704, -103.2300

Verify the current location and license with official sources.

FacilityLocationOverallHealthStaffingCMS abuse iconFederal penalties
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
CCN 065001
Aurora, CO223Not shown$2,516
City Park Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
CCN 065009
Denver, CO323Shown$12,735
Mountain Vista Health Center
CCN 065015
Wheat Ridge, CO113Shown$39,227
Amberwood Post Acute
CCN 065034
Denver, CO223Not shown$9,636
Boulder Post Acute
CCN 065052
Boulder, CO223Shown$9,113
Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation
CCN 065077
Englewood, CO443Not shown$17,696

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Frequently asked questions

What is Bent County Healthcare Center's CMS rating?

Bent County Healthcare Center has a 4-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.

Where is Bent County Healthcare Center located?

Bent County Healthcare Center is located at 810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO, 81054 in Bent County, and CMS lists 56 certified beds.

Does Bent County Healthcare Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?

The CMS data includes $13,442 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Bent County Healthcare Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.

How does Bent County Healthcare Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?

Bent County Healthcare Center's CMS overall rating is 4 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 4 across 1 facilities in Bent County, and 3.16 across Colorado. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I verify Bent County Healthcare Center's current information?

SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Bent County Healthcare Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.

Technical appendix

Record identifiers

CMS provider number (CCN)
065359
Ownership type
Government - County
Certified beds
56
Data snapshot
2026-07-17
All 26 citation records
DateCMS tagSeverityTypeCMS deficiency statusCorrection date
May 1, 20250679EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
May 1, 20250805DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
May 1, 20250812FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJun 10, 2025
Sep 19, 20240925FComplaintDeficient, Provider has date of correctionOct 10, 2024
Aug 24, 20230565EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230584EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230644DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230645DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230684GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230686GStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230689EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230695DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230726EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230730EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230745DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230757DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230758DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230803DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230812EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230921FStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Aug 24, 20230925EStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionSep 12, 2023
Jun 9, 20220580DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 8, 2022
Jun 9, 20220641DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 8, 2022
Jun 9, 20220657DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 8, 2022
Jun 9, 20220689DStandardDeficient, Provider has date of correctionJul 8, 2022
Showing the 25 most recent of 26 citations.

How to verify this data

  • The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
  • Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
  • Any recent complaint investigations
  • Current ownership and license status

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