Worth Considering
0
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in La Junta, Colorado
0 of 1 nursing homes in La Junta (0%) meet our strict criteria. The Colorado statewide average is 29%.
0 recommended · 1 caution · 0 avoid · data
City Average
0.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
56
across 1 facilities
High Risk Facilities
0
0 Grade F
$0 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/1
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why No Recommendations?
The nursing home market in La Junta, Colorado, is currently poor, with only one facility available and no recommended options. Families should be aware that Bluestem Village is the sole provider, receiving a C rating, indicating limited quality of care and limited choices.
The other 1 La Junta facility didn't qualify — 0 carry Grade D or F ratings.
Recommended
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Emergency Fallback
What Disqualified the Other 1?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions La Junta Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
La Junta's city average is 0.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
0 of 1 La Junta facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; La Junta avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
La Junta facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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La Junta at a Glance
Good News
- 1 facility with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- No major red flags in this market
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 50.0
- 0% for-profit, 0% non-profit, 100% government
- 0.0 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in La Junta, CO are recommended?
0 of 1 nursing homes in La Junta (0%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
Why are there no recommended nursing homes in La Junta?
Our criteria are intentionally strict. While La Junta has 1 nursing homes, none currently achieve both a Trust Grade of B+ or better AND zero fines. We list all facilities with honest assessments to help you make informed decisions.
What makes a nursing home in La Junta "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in La Junta?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.