BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER
810 3RD ST, Las Animas, CO 81054
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER Compares
BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER is a 56-bed government-owned nursing facility in Las Animas, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (1.7%) is below the Colorado average of 3.6%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 84% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 30.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (51% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 4.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (32% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (51% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Las Animas.
What keeps BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 30.2% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.4% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at BENT COUNTY HEALTHCARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Las Animas
Las Animas sits in Bent County, where adults 65 and older make up about 19.1% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 1,087 (19.1%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $38,083
- Median home value
- $82,500
Demographics for Bent County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Las Animas.
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