Specialty Clinic - Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC
Ophthalmology • Walsenburg, CO • Since 1993
About
Summary: Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center (also known as Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community Living Center) is a nonprofit regional hospital near Walsenburg, Colorado. Founded in 1993, it operates as a critical access hospital with 20 licensed beds and a Level IV trauma center. The center provides a broad range of services, including hospital care, emergency/trauma, cardiopulmonary, diagnostic imaging, laboratory, rehabilitation (PT/OT/SLP/wound care), surgical services (including Da Vinci Xi robotic-assisted procedures), radiology, a retail pharmacy, swing bed services, ambulance, and connections to the Veterans Community Living Center on site. It serves as a rural healthcare facility with multiple outreach programs and clinics, and is headquartered in Walsenburg within Huerfano County. For a specialty clinic focus, the center offers core specialty services within its hospital and outpatient imaging, lab, rehabilitation, cardiopulmonary, and surgical departments to support rural patient needs. If you’re looking for a specific specialty clinic offering, please specify (e.g., cardiology, orthopedics, imaging, or rehabilitation) and I can highlight the exact services available.
Clinic Type
Ophthalmology
Address
Specialty Clinic, 23450 US HWY 160, Walsenburg, CO 81089
Phone
719-738-4588
HIM@sprhc.org
Opening Hours
Monday through Friday 8:00-4:00
Services Offered
Insurance & Payment
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Languages Spoken
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FAQs
What are the hours of operation?
Hours of Operation: Monday through Friday 8:00-4:00.
Social Media
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- seniors.fyi (Veterans Community Living Center): 4.7/5 stars (28 reviews)
Patients praise
- Veteran-centric, respectful, and dignified care at the Veterans Community Living Center
- Positive recognition of specific providers (e.g., Dr. DiPersio) for competence and caring attitudes
- Compassionate and purpose-driven environment for seniors
Common complaints
- Difficulty scheduling appointments
- Long wait times for appointments and follow-up communication
- Lack of responsiveness from office staff and physicians
- Billing and insurance concerns without clear explanations
- Occasional loss of personal items in the Veterans Community Living Center
"Dr DiPersio has successfully resolved any podiatry issue I have presented to him. He is caring and very competent. 5 out of 5 stars from me!"
— Birdeye"It takes 1 month to get an appointment so don't get sick. Leaving a message, as they state, does not work."
— Healthgrades (Family Clinic)"Care is consistently described as compassionate, with staff, from the leadership team to front-line nurses and aides, treating residents with dignity and high regard."
— seniors.fyiSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 10, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Specialty Clinic - Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC — Jul 14, 2025
- Clinics - Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC — Jul 12, 2025
- Homepage Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC — Jul 13, 2025
- Family Clinic - Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/VCLC — Jul 14, 2025
- About Spanish Peaks Regional Health Center/Veterans Community ... — Aug 21, 2025
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 10, 2026.
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