Sangre De Cristo Community Care Llc
La Junta, CO · Medicare-certified home health agency (CCN 067280)
Patient survey (HHCAHPS): 4★
Serves: 39 ZIP codes (is yours included? →) · Phone: (719) 254-3661 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Sangre De Cristo Community Care holds a 2-star CMS quality rating, below the Colorado average of 3 stars, but it has a 4-star patient survey rating. This means patients report positive experiences even though its overall quality star rating trails the state average.
Sangre De Cristo Community Care offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services. It serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in La Junta, Colorado.
Yes, Sangre De Cristo Community Care is Medicare-certified (CCN 067280, certified since 1996), so eligible home health services are covered under Medicare when ordered by a doctor. This certification has been continuously maintained since that date according to CMS records.
About this agency
Sangre De Cristo Community Care LLC is a Medicare-certified home health agency based in La Junta, Colorado, certified since May 31, 1996. The agency operates under non-profit ownership and offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Sangre De Cristo Community Care holds a CMS quality star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars. However, the agency's patient survey star rating is 4 out of 5, reflecting patient feedback collected through the CMS Home Health CAHPS survey.
Two specific quality measures are reported: 95.19% of patients received timely initiation of care, and 65.24% of patients showed improvement in walking or moving around during their episode of care, based on the same CMS data set.
The agency serves a broad geographic area, covering 39 ZIP codes from its La Junta office. Families and referral sources are encouraged to consult the official CMS Care Compare listing for the most current ratings, as this profile reflects a specific data vintage and star ratings may be updated periodically by CMS.
Questions families ask
Does Medicare pay for care from this agency?
Yes, Sangre De Cristo Community Care is Medicare-certified under CCN 067280, so Medicare-covered home health services are eligible when ordered by a physician.
What services does this agency offer?
The agency offers Nursing Care, Physical Therapy, Occupational Therapy, Speech Pathology, Medical Social Services, and Home Health Aide services.
What is this agency's CMS quality star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The agency has a 2-star CMS quality rating, which is below the Colorado state average of 3 stars.
What do patients say about this agency in the CMS patient survey?
The agency has a 4-star patient survey rating based on CMS Home Health CAHPS data.
How do I check this agency's quality and staffing record?
You can view current ratings and measures on the official Medicare Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/home-health/067280?state=CO.
What areas and ZIP codes does this agency serve?
The agency serves 39 ZIP codes from its office in La Junta, Colorado.
Tip: use our Search by ZIP Code feature to check instantly whether your ZIP is among the 39 this agency reports serving.
What questions should I ask before hiring this agency?
Consider asking about staff availability, specific care plans, and how they address quality measures; contact the agency at (719) 254-3661 for details not covered by CMS data.
What is the difference between home health care and non-medical home care?
Home health care, like the services this agency provides, involves skilled medical services such as nursing and therapy ordered by a doctor, whereas non-medical home care typically involves non-skilled assistance with daily activities; CMS data here pertains only to the former.
How long has this agency been Medicare-certified?
The agency has been Medicare-certified since May 31, 1996.
Who owns this agency — for-profit, non-profit, or government?
The agency operates under non-profit ownership.
How much does home health care cost and who pays?
CMS does not publish cost figures for this agency; contact the agency at (719) 254-3661 and verify coverage details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I contact this agency to start care?
You can reach Sangre De Cristo Community Care at (719) 254-3661 to inquire about starting care.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Jul2026 refresh); certified since 05/31/1996. Ratings are CMS's official measures, not Care Considered's opinion. Always verify current status with the agency and Medicare before arranging care.