Bluestem Village
La Junta, CO · Medicare-certified nursing home (CCN 065436) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: — · Quality measures: — · Staffing: —
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 363-1700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS has not published a full star rating for Bluestem Village at this time; the facility is listed as 'not rated' compared to the Colorado state average overall rating of 3.13 stars. No health inspection or staffing star ratings were reported in the available data.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for Bluestem Village, and no staffing star rating was provided in the available data.
Bluestem Village has no federal fines on record — zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Bluestem Village is a Medicare-certified nursing home in La Junta, Colorado, operated under Government - State ownership. The facility is certified for 56 beds, with an average of 31.3 residents based on CMS reporting. It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on September 13, 2024, making it a relatively new entrant to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS's overall five-star rating system typically reflects three components: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. For Bluestem Village, CMS Care Compare currently lists the facility's rating status as 'not rated' relative to the Colorado state average overall rating of 3.13 stars. This may reflect the facility's recent certification date, as new providers often require time before sufficient survey and staffing data accumulate for a full five-star determination. Detailed health inspection, staffing, and quality measure star ratings were not provided in the available data.
Regarding nurse staffing, CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident per day, RN hours per resident per day, or nursing staff turnover percentage for this facility in the data provided.
On the penalty record, CMS data shows zero fines (num_fines: 0, total_fines: $0.00) and zero payment denials for Bluestem Village — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation was indicated in the data. There is no indication of a change in ownership within the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation was listed. Families should consult Medicare Care Compare directly for the most current rating details as this facility's data profile develops.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bluestem Village is currently listed as 'not rated' by CMS, compared to a Colorado state average overall rating of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility's provider type is listed as Medicare.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse hours per resident, RN hours per resident, or turnover percentage for this facility in the available data.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS data shows zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for Bluestem Village.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bluestem Village is certified for 56 beds, with an average of 31.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is owned by a Government - State entity; no chain affiliation was listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Bluestem Village was first approved for certification on September 13, 2024.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS star ratings cover overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; for Bluestem Village, these detailed ratings were not provided in the available data.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 3033631700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 3033631700 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Bluestem Village's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065436?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.