Bluestem Village
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Junta, CO
Bluestem Village
Nursing Home & Skilled Nursing · La Junta, CO
A newly built SNF in La Junta, Colorado, is Bluestem Village. It’s tailored to provide 24-hour nursing care in a home-like setting. The facility was built considering residents, offering a warm environment focused on individual needs and comfort. Instead of a big institutional building, the community is organized into four separate, independent homes within the community. This creates smaller, more intimate residential spaces where residents can feel homely while receiving extensive skilled nursing care.
Bluestem Village accommodates 56 residents, each in a private room with a private bath. Such a moderately sized approach allows for personalized attention and the full-service nursing facility benefits with on-site skilled care available 24/7. The location sits about 2.8 miles from La Junta’s city center, in a car-dependent area where lots of errands and appointments need driving. The surrounding neighborhood offers access to hospitals, parks, dining, shopping, and other essential services within a short drive.
Families interested in touring the facility, learning about skilled nursing services, staffing levels, activities, dietary options, or current availability are welcome to contact Bluestem Village directly.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day (avg)
31
56-bed community Rank #319 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 319th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
About this community
Facility TypeNursing Facilities
CountyOtero
Pets not allowed
Inspection History
In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.
Penalties and fines
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
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2.8 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from CMS reports & the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
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Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
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Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
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Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
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This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
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CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
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CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
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CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
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Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
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Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
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Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
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Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
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Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
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Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
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Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
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Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
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Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
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The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
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What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
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CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
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| Columbine Commons | NH | Windsor | 60
Facility
60
CO AVG
74
Rank
#293 / 516 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
CO AVG
73.3%
Rank
#10 / 140 | +31% | 3.92
Facility
3.92
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#65 / 203 | +44% | +2% | $0
Facility
$0
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#1 / 211 | 7
Facility
7
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#11 / 205 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#10 / 205 | - | 58 | A+ |
75
Facility
75
CO AVG
53
Rank
#156 / 838 | Palmer Withrow | $8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#105 / 180 | $6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#62 / 180 | 81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
81.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.5%
Rank
#9 / 180 | 65410 | ||||
| Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility | NH | Fort Collins | 130
Facility
130
CO AVG
74
Rank
#60 / 516 |
96.5%
Facility
96.5%
CO AVG
73.3%
Rank
#8 / 140 | +32% | 4.11
Facility
4.11
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#51 / 203 | -3% | +6% | $7.4k
Facility
$7.4k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#90 / 211 | 7
Facility
7
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#11 / 205 | 1.4
Facility
1.4
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#1 / 205 | 1 | 125 | A+ |
48
Facility
48
CO AVG
53
Rank
#498 / 838 | - | $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#13 / 180 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#19 / 180 | 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.5%
Rank
#135 / 180 | 65142 | ||||
| Life Care Center of Colorado Springs | NH SNF | Colorado Springs (Southeast Colorado Springs) | 121
Facility
121
CO AVG
74
Rank
#72 / 516 |
74.7%
Facility
74.7%
CO AVG
73.3%
Rank
#82 / 140 | +2% | 4.23
Facility
4.23
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#46 / 203 | +5% | +10% | $36.9k
Facility
$36.9k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#160 / 211 | 15
Facility
15
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#41 / 205 | 3.8
Facility
3.8
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#58 / 205 | - | 90 | A+ |
63
Facility
63
CO AVG
53
Rank
#324 / 838 | Vanessa Zabojnik | $10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$10.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#69 / 180 | $7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$7.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#47 / 180 | 72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
72.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG
63.5%
Rank
#18 / 180 | 65356 | ||||
| Frasier Retirement Community | NH AL IL SNF | Boulder (Frasier Meadows) | 54
Facility
54
CO AVG
74
Rank
#330 / 516 |
86.3%
Facility
86.3%
CO AVG
73.3%
Rank
#44 / 140 | +18% | 5.61
Facility
5.61
CO AVG
3.86
Rank
#12 / 203 | +49% | +45% | $49.2k
Facility
$49.2k
CO AVG
$39.2k
Rank
#178 / 211 | 7
Facility
7
CO AVG
24.8
Rank
#11 / 205 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
CO AVG
5.2
Rank
#10 / 205 | 2 | 47 | A+ |
65
Facility
65
CO AVG
53
Rank
#299 / 838 | Nikki Lewis | $9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
$9.9M
Rank
#86 / 180 | $14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
$14.7MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
$6.1M
Rank
#3 / 180 | 163%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility
163%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG
63.5%
Rank
#2 / 180 | 65324 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Bluestem Village
Are pets allowed at Bluestem Village?
No, Bluestem Village has a no-pet policy.
Is Bluestem Village a government-operated facility?
Bluestem Village is a government-operated nursing facility in CO.
How many beds does Bluestem Village have?
Bluestem Village has 56 beds.
Are there photos of Bluestem Village?
Yes — there are 3 photos of Bluestem Village in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Bluestem Village?
Bluestem Village is located at 1 Darlene Drive, La Junta, CO 81050.
What is the phone number of Bluestem Village?
(303) 363-1700 will put you in contact with the team at Bluestem Village.
What county is Bluestem Village located in?
Bluestem Village is in Otero County.
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