BLUESTEM VILLAGE
1 DARLENE DR, La Junta, CO 81050
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How BLUESTEM VILLAGE Compares
BLUESTEM VILLAGE is a 56-bed government-owned nursing facility in La Junta, Colorado. CMS has not issued an overall star rating for this facility, which can happen for newer or recently re-certified homes. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 48% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 20.0% — about the same as the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (100% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.8% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BLUESTEM VILLAGE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BLUESTEM VILLAGE with other nursing homes in La Junta.
What practices help BLUESTEM VILLAGE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BLUESTEM VILLAGE keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 2.8% here versus 3.6% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is BLUESTEM VILLAGE's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 48% occupancy across 56 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BLUESTEM VILLAGE?
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 BLUESTEM VILLAGE?
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 La Junta
La Junta sits in Otero County, where adults 65 and older make up about 20.3% 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+
- 3,704 (20.3%)
- Median age
- 40.4 years
- Median household income
- $43,075
- Median home value
- $101,000
Demographics for Otero County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near La Junta.
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