Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

    23500 US-160, Walsenburg, CO, 81089
    4.6 · 28 reviews
    • Assisted living
    • Memory care
    • Skilled nursing
    AnonymousLoved one of resident
    5.0

    Clean home exceptional caring staff

    I'm deeply grateful for this clean, well-kept place with stunning mountain views. The staff are kind, respectful and knowledgeable - quick to respond, give timely meds, and build caring relationships - and the nursing care is exceptional. The food is good, the atmosphere feels like home, and as a veteran family we were treated with honor and dignity.

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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

    4.61 · 28 reviews

    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

      4.6

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful staff treatment
    • High-quality nursing and medical care
    • Timely medication administration
    • Quick response to staff calls and needs
    • Strong, personal caregiver-resident relationships
    • Clean, well-kept facility
    • Friendly, helpful community atmosphere
    • Good to excellent food and dining experiences
    • Home-like environment for veterans and spouses
    • Engaging activities and holiday programming
    • Scenic mountain views
    • Supportive end-of-life care and family comfort
    • Knowledgeable, patient staff

    Cons

    • Reports of declining food quality (isolated)
    • Occasional external noise such as hospital alarms

    Summary review

    Overall sentiment across the reviews is strongly positive, with frequent praise for the quality of care, staff demeanor, and the facility environment. Multiple reviewers emphasize that residents are treated with dignity and respect, and describe staff as kind, patient, and knowledgeable. There are specific mentions of timely clinical actions such as prompt pain medication and quick responses to call lights, which underscores reliability in day-to-day medical and nursing care. Reviewers repeatedly describe relationships with caregivers as personal and lasting, suggesting low turnover or consistent assignment practices that foster trust and appreciation.

    Care quality and staffing stand out as central strengths. Reviewers use words like incredible, exceptional, caring, and wonderful to describe the nursing care. Several accounts highlight not just clinical competence but emotional support: staff comforting grieving family members, helping veterans feel special, and providing respectful end-of-life care. The VA focus is evident in multiple comments about honor, patriotism, and respectful treatment of veterans and their spouses, indicating that the community aligns well with the cultural and emotional needs of its population.

    Facility and environment receive consistent praise. The building is described as clean and well-kept, with a home-like atmosphere that makes residents and families comfortable during visits. Scenic mountain views are noted repeatedly and appear to contribute to overall satisfaction. Holiday activities and community events are mentioned as enjoyable, which points to meaningful programming and an engaged social environment for residents.

    Dining and food quality are generally reported positively, with several reviewers calling the food tasty or amazing. However, there is a recurring but limited concern about a perceived decline in food quality reported by at least one reviewer. This appears to be an isolated but notable complaint within an otherwise favorable picture of meals and dining services.

    The most salient concerns are minimal and specific. Aside from the single mention of diminishing food quality, the only other negative remark referenced an external noise issue, specifically a hospital alarm, which appears to be a situational annoyance rather than a facility management problem. No widespread concerns about safety, cleanliness, staffing shortages, or poor management practices appear in the summaries provided.

    In summary, the reviews depict Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center as a compassionate, veteran-focused long-term care community with high-quality nursing care, respectful and attentive staff, and a clean, pleasant physical environment with strong social programming. Families report feeling reassured by the care their loved ones receive, including at end of life, and many highlight the personal connections formed with caregivers. The main issues to monitor are a small number of comments about declining food quality and occasional external noise; otherwise the pattern is overwhelmingly positive and consistent across multiple reviewers.

    Location

    Map showing location of Spanish Peaks Veterans Community Living Center

    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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