Overview of Bluestem Village

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.

Bed community size
56-bed community Rank #331 / 533Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 331st out of 533 homes in Colorado. 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 0 / 100 Rank #856 / 872Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 856th out of 872 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

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Facility TypeNursing Facilities
CountyOtero

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Frequently Asked Questions about Bluestem Village

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 Dr, 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.

Is Bluestem Village Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Bluestem Village is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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