SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
240 CRAFT DR, Alamosa, CO 81101
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How SAN LUIS CARE CENTER Compares
SAN LUIS CARE CENTER is a 70-bed for-profit nursing facility in Alamosa, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 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 (11.4%) is above the Colorado average of 3.6% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 70 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 76% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Alamosa, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 15.1% — better than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 4.8% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4% (42% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 11.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.6% (218% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.2% — better 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 SAN LUIS CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SAN LUIS CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Alamosa.
What keeps SAN LUIS CARE CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help SAN LUIS CARE CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 15.1% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SAN LUIS CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 4.8% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SAN LUIS CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains SAN LUIS CARE CENTER's rating advantage in Alamosa?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at SAN LUIS CARE 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 Alamosa
Alamosa sits in Alamosa County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.9% of the population — a share of seniors in line with 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+
- 2,242 (13.9%)
- Median age
- 32.3 years
- Median household income
- $41,121
- Median home value
- $153,700
Demographics for Alamosa County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Alamosa.
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