SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC
373 E 10TH AVE, Springfield, CO 81073
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
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 SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC Compares
SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC is a 56-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Springfield, 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 (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.6%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 56 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 70% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.2% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.6% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (81% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.6% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (56% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC with other nursing homes in Springfield.
How is SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.2% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.6% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC?
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 SOUTHEAST COLORADO HOSPITAL LTC?
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 Springfield
Springfield sits in Baca County, where adults 65 and older make up about 26.3% 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+
- 938 (26.3%)
- Median age
- 45.9 years
- Median household income
- $34,655
- Median home value
- $98,800
Demographics for Baca County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Springfield.
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