Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

    23500 US-160, Walsenburg, CO 81089
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate dignified care with views

    My husband, a veteran, has been very well cared for here - compassionate, knowledgeable nurses, quick responses to calls, and staff who treat residents with dignity and respect. The facility is clean, the meals are tasty, and the mountain views and patriotic, home-like atmosphere make visits pleasant. I'm deeply grateful for the kindness, timely care, and sense that our family member is not forgotten.

    Loved one of resident
    Aug 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

    4.50·(30)

    Overall rating

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

      4.9
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.2
    • Amenities

      5.0
    • Value

      4.5

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful staff
    • Dignified end-of-life care
    • Timely medication and pain management
    • Clean, well-maintained facility
    • Scenic mountain views
    • Friendly, home-like atmosphere
    • Engaging holiday and social activities
    • Quick response to nurse calls
    • Veteran-focused programming and respect
    • Strong family–staff relationships

    Cons

    • Inconsistent dining quality
    • Noise-management gaps in resident areas

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a consistently positive picture of clinical care and interpersonal treatment at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center. Families and residents describe caregivers as compassionate, respectful, and patient; specific remarks highlight timely medication and pain-control practices as well as attentive end-of-life support. Reviewers emphasize that staff treat veterans with dignity and form sustained relationships with long-term residents, which contributes to perceived continuity of care and emotional comfort for families.

    Staff quality and responsiveness are recurring strengths. Multiple comments note knowledgeable nursing staff, quick responses to calls, and a culture of kindness across shifts. The facility’s veteran focus — including patriotic recognition and accommodation for veterans and spouses — is frequently mentioned and appears to be integrated into daily life and activities. Several families described feeling that residents were cared for and “not forgotten,” reflecting durable caregiver–resident connections.

    Dining and activities receive generally favorable remarks but with some inconsistency. Many reviewers praise tasty meals and enjoyable holiday programming that create a home-like atmosphere, yet there are isolated indications that dining quality has declined at times. Prospective residents and families should consider asking management about current menu offerings, dietary accommodations, and recent measures to address meal consistency during tours.

    The physical plant and environment are noted positively: the facility is described as clean, well-kept, and offering attractive mountain views. That setting, together with social programming, supports a pleasant communal environment. A practical operational concern that appears across comments is noise management; a prior example involving alarm noise suggests opportunities to review alarm and environmental-noise protocols to improve resident rest and family experience.

    Overall, Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center appears to provide strong, respectful clinical care with an emphasis on veteran recognition and relationship-based caregiving. Visitors evaluating the center should confirm current dining consistency and inquire about noise-control practices, but can reasonably expect a clean facility, engaged staff, and programming oriented toward veterans’ needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    3·/ 5
    Cited by CMS for abuse, or potential for abuse, on its most recent survey cycle.
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    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is located at 23500 US-160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089.

    About Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

    Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is an award-winning nursing home located in Huerfano County, Colorado. Situated between Pueblo and Trinidad, the facility boasts a stunning location with picturesque views of the surrounding mountains and plains. The center offers 120 long-term care beds and serves veterans, spouses, widows, and Gold-Star parents of veterans from all over. Residency in Colorado is not a requirement, and the staff works closely with families to identify conditions or disabilities that may help subsidize the cost of care.

    At an altitude of 6200 feet, the climate at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is mild, with cooler summers and warmer winters. The air is crisp and clean, providing residents with a comfortable and healthy environment. Overlooking Lathrop State Park and with the majestic Spanish Peaks as a backdrop, the facility is truly a serene and peaceful place for veterans to call home. The center is part of Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center, which also includes a hospital, family clinic, specialty clinic, and outreach & women's clinic on the same campus. Additionally, there is a dialysis center owned and operated by Fresenius Medical Care.

    The main focus at Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is to provide exceptional quality of care and quality of life for residents. The dedicated staff considers it an honor and privilege to care for veterans and their families, ensuring that each individual receives the personalized attention and support they need. The center strives to create a warm and welcoming environment where residents can feel comfortable and at home. With its beautiful natural surroundings and comprehensive healthcare services, Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center is committed to meeting the needs and improving the lives of those who have served our country.

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    Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 23500 US-160, Walsenburg, CO 81089.

    No, Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living 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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