Southeast Colorado Hospital Ltc
Springfield, CO · Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 06A185) · 56 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (719) 523-4501 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Southeast Colorado Hospital Ltc has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Southeast Colorado Hospital Ltc reports total nurse staffing of 6.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1 percent.
Southeast Colorado Hospital Ltc has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record according to CMS data. The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Southeast Colorado Hospital Ltc is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Springfield, Colorado (Baca County), certified as a Medicaid provider since December 1991. The facility has 56 certified beds with an average of 37.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. This overall score is built from a Health Inspection rating of 4 stars, a Quality Measure rating of 2 stars, and a Staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 6.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 37.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines, $0.00 total) and no payment denials on record.
CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families should note that the Quality Measure rating of 2 stars is lower than the facility's other component ratings and may warrant closer review of the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare. This profile is based on data from CMS Care Compare; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures, as ratings and staffing data are updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a 5-star overall CMS rating, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
CMS data lists this facility's provider type as Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 6.36 hours per resident per day, including 1.02 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing turnover rate of 37.1% and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 56 certified beds with an average of 37.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since December 1, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Overall, Health Inspection, Quality Measures, and Staffing; this facility scores 5, 4, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 7195234501 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7195234501 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current information at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/06A185?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.