Quick answers
- Where is Bluestem Village?
- 1 Darlene Dr, La Junta, CO 81050, in Otero County, Colorado.
- What is the phone number of Bluestem Village?
- (303) 363-1700, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Bluestem Village?
- Medicare (CMS) does not show a star rating for Bluestem Village in the current data.
- Has Bluestem Village been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Bluestem Village.
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
Medicare lists no health citations for Bluestem Village in its last three inspection cycles (September 5, 2024 to September 5, 2024). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: September 5, 2024 — no health citations
Inspections in this cycle: September 5, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Owners and operator
Legal business name: La Junta Health Service District.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (3)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Junta Health Service District | Direct owner | 100% | December 11, 2017 |
| La Junta Health Service District | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 16, 2024 |
| QP Health Care Services LLC | Management company (operational or managerial control) | NOT APPLICABLE | December 16, 2024 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 56 |
| Average residents per day | 32.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare |
| Ownership | Government – state |
| Legal business name | La Junta Health Service District |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2024-09-13 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 1 Darlene Dr, La Junta, CO 81050 |
| County | Otero County |
| State | Colorado |
| Phone | (303) 363‑1700 |
| CMS Certification Number | 065436 |
| Name in Medicare records | BLUESTEM VILLAGE |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Pioneer Health Care Center16 mi · Rocky Ford, CO · 4 of 5 stars
- Fowler Health Care25 mi · Fowler, CO · 5 of 5 stars
- Crowley County Nursing Center28 mi · Ordway, CO · 4 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Arkansas Valley Regional Medical Center16 mi · Lajuna, CO · Critical Access Hospital
- St Mary-Corwin Hospital55 mi · Pueblo, CO · Acute Care Hospital
- Colorado Mental Health Hospital in Pueblo57 mi · Pueblo, CO · Psychiatric Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13