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Nursing homes in La Jara, CO

1 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing home, with ratings, staffing and inspection results from CMS.

Nursing home
1
in La Jara
Certified beds
60
across all 1
Adults 65+
83
Census estimate for La Jara
Within 25 miles
5
of the center of La Jara
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Source: CMS Care Compare, Nursing Home Provider Information, processed Sep 1, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of La Jara (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Nursing homes near La Jara

Counting neighboring towns, there are 5 nursing homes within 25 miles of the center of La Jara, 4 more than in La Jara itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside La Jara

See all 5 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Nursing home care in La Jara at a glance

Our directory lists one nursing home with an address in La Jara, based on CMS Care Compare records.1

Licensing and oversight

How nursing home care is regulated in Colorado

Nursing homes are licensed by the state and, to accept Medicare or Medicaid, certified by the federal Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The Colorado state survey agency inspects them for CMS, and the results are published on Medicare’s Care Compare.34

Report a problem
Call 1-800-842-8826 or file a complaint online.3
Inspection reports
Medicare Care Compare publishes each nursing home’s inspection findings, staffing and penalties.4

Paying for care

Ways to pay for nursing home care in Colorado

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Colorado Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.5 Colorado Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare Part A covers short-term skilled nursing care after a qualifying hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. It does not pay for long-term custodial care.67
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.8 The Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs helps with claims.9
Medicare counseling
Colorado’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-888-696-7213.10

Local resources

Local help for families in La Jara

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Conejos County11

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Conejos County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Region 08 South Central Colorado Seniors, Inc12

    (719) 298-8001

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Conejos County.

  • Health facility complaints

    Colorado state survey agency3

    1-800-842-8826

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)10

    1-888-696-7213

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Colorado Department of Military and Veterans Affairs9

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Colorado Medicaid agency5

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about nursing home care in La Jara

How many nursing homes are in La Jara, CO?

WeFoundCare lists 1 nursing home in La Jara, CO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of La Jara there are 5.

How many beds can nursing homes in La Jara serve?

1 of the 1 nursing homes report certified beds, for a combined 60 beds. The Census Bureau estimates 83 adults age 65 and older live in La Jara.

Where can I see inspection results for nursing homes in La Jara?

Medicare’s Care Compare publishes federal inspection and quality results. Each listing on this page links to its detail page with the figures we import from CMS.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in La Jara?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Conejos County, call (719) 298-8001.

Are there nursing homes near La Jara?

Nearby cities with listings include Alamosa (2, 14.6 mi), Monte Vista (2, 23.5 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing nursing home care

Other types of care

Other senior care in La Jara

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from CMS Care Compare (Nursing Home Provider Information), Sep 1, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for La Jara (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.13
  • Certified beds is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 nursing homes report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of La Jara (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Nursing Home Provider Information. data.cms.gov/provider-data/dataset/4pq5-n9py Accessed Sep 1, 2026.
  2. Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment. services3.arcgis.com/66aUo8zsujfVXRIT/arcgis/rest/services/CDPHE_Health_Facilities/FeatureServer/0 Accessed .
  3. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: State Survey Agency contact information. cms.gov/medicare/health-safety-standards/quality-safety-oversight-general-information/contact-information Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: Care Compare. medicare.gov/care-compare Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  5. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  6. CMS / Medicare.gov: Skilled nursing facility (SNF) care (2026 cost sharing). medicare.gov/coverage/skilled-nursing-facility-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  7. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  8. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  12. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  13. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.