Bent County HealthCare Center

    810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO 81054
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

    Supportive staff, clean warm facility

    My grandmother moved in recently and I'm very pleased with the care. The staff are kind, helpful and supportive during grieving - they did everything they could. The facility is new, clean and well cared for, with a warm, homey feel (home-cooking aromas and a lovely live bird atrium); grandma enjoys it and I highly recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    3.38·(8)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      2.3
    • Staff

      3.2
    • Meals

      3.4
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, helpful caregiving staff
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Homelike dining with appealing food aromas
    • Pleasant common-area scents and décor
    • Attractive amenities including a bird atrium
    • Luxurious interior finishes and ambiance
    • Supportive end-of-life and bereavement assistance
    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere with high family satisfaction

    Cons

    • Variable staff competency and responsiveness across shifts
    • Inconsistent quality of clinical care
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family communication
    • Management and leadership communication problems
    • Allegations of financial misconduct and billing irregularities
    • Safety-protocol inconsistencies
    • Inconsistent respect for resident preferences and care goals

    Summary of reviews

    Reviews present a mixed picture of the facility with clear strengths in environment and direct-care interactions but recurring operational concerns. Many families describe the building as clean, well cared for, and attractively appointed — several reviewers mention a bird atrium, floral scents, and a generally homelike or upscale atmosphere. Dining impressions lean positive; descriptions emphasize the aroma of home-cooked food and a pleasant common-area environment that contributes to a welcoming feel.

    Staff-level commentary is polarized. A number of accounts praise caregiving staff as kind, helpful, and supportive — including specific appreciation for staff who provided strong bereavement support and follow-through during difficult transitions. At the same time, there are frequent statements about variability in staff competency and responsiveness, with complaints that care quality can decline depending on the shift or individual staff on duty. These descriptions point to inconsistent adherence to clinical and day-to-day care practices rather than a uniformly poor or uniformly excellent level of care.

    Clinical and safety-related concerns appear in several accounts. Reviewers describe instances that raise questions about clinical-incident response, end-of-life care communication, and how safety protocols are applied. There are also comments indicating that resident preferences and care goals were not always consistently honored. Taken together, those patterns suggest gaps in incident management, family communication, and consistent implementation of care plans.

    Administrative and leadership issues are another recurring theme. Reviewers describe problems with management communication and with how certain administrative matters were handled; a subset of comments includes allegations related to financial practices. These administrative concerns tend to amplify clinical and family-communication issues, contributing to a polarized overall impression of the facility.

    In summary, the facility shows strong attributes in physical environment, atmosphere, and many direct-care interactions, but prospective residents and families should be aware of variability in care quality and some operational weaknesses. When evaluating this facility, consider in-person visits during multiple shifts, ask for details about staffing consistency, incident-response protocols, how resident preferences are documented and honored, and request clarity on billing and administrative policies. Checking recent inspection records and speaking with current families can help clarify whether the positive elements align with consistent operational performance.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Bent County HealthCare Center is located at 810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO, 81054.

    About Bent County HealthCare Center

    Bent County HealthCare Center has served the Las Animas, Colorado community for over 45 years, and with its 56 beds, folks can expect private bathrooms for each resident, and the place is shaped around providing skilled nursing, long-term care, and support for people who need more help with daily life, and those coming out of surgery or needing special medical care like wound care, pain management, rehabilitation, or IV therapy, and while you'll find specialized care for people with memory loss such as Alzheimer's and those with physical disabilities or mental health conditions, the center does have both in-patient and out-patient therapy for physical and occupational needs, plus speech therapy, and they've got a Shapes Fitness Center with newer fitness equipment for wellness activities, and if someone needs dialysis management, respiratory support, or even hospice help, staff handle those, too. You'll see a range of services right on-site, like X-ray, dental, podiatry, psychiatric, optometry visits, music programs, games, and other hobbies to fill the days, and they keep a focus on social connections and recreation, so folks won't be left alone if they don't want to be. Bent County HealthCare Center is known for comprehensive rehabilitation, offering care through specialized and skilled nurses-even part-time nurses-and 24-hour support, with programs planned for different needs, whether someone's got challenging behaviors or developmental disabilities, or is just an older adult needing more support. The staff speak English, and with company size in the range of 50 to 99 employees, they can provide medical and personal care, manage medications and pain, offer aromatherapy and massage therapy, and even handle dialysis and IV antibiotics for those who need it. There's occupational, physical, and rehab therapy for recovery and long-term improvement, and people can join music programs, take part in games, and use transportation organized by the center, along with grocery, pharmacy, and laundry services. Bent County HealthCare Center offers tours for those who want to look around, they accept Medicaid and several forms of payment including checks, credit cards, and insurance, and they offer financial and home sale assistance along with respite services for caregivers, so folks looking for a nonprofit, community-focused health care center might find a steady option here.

    People often ask...

    Bent County HealthCare Center offers assisted living and skilled nursing.

    The full address for this community is 810 3rd St, Las Animas, CO 81054.

    No, Bent County HealthCare Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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