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HomeColoradoHeritage Park Care Center

Heritage Park Care Center

1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 816239709631500
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified
2 fine(s) totaling $38,365

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 90 certified beds with an average of 38.4 residents per day (43% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 17 deficiencies (inspected Aug 29, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $38,365 across 2 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.49 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 54.2% (high)

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Heritage Park Care Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carbondale, Colorado with 90 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
38.4
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Garfield
Last Inspection
Aug 29, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17
Weighted Score
110.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (30)

F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0655Potential for Harm

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0730Potential for Harm

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0947Potential for Harm

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Aug 29, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Actual Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Jul 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Jul 5, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$38,365
Number of Fines
2
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
2

Penalty History

FineJul 5, 2023
$12,375
FineAug 29, 2024
$25,990

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.98 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.56 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.95 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.49 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.06 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.22 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
54.2%
RN Turnover
42.9%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (16)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 24, 2014
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jun 24, 2014
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AJun 24, 2014
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 1, 2014
BRINK, CRYSTALOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AMar 15, 2023
FLETCHER, TODDOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
ORAVEC, ROBERTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ASep 1, 2024
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
VANDER MARK, JENICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 3, 2021
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 1, 2014
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AFeb 9, 2018
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AApr 1, 2011
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ASep 22, 2000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Heritage Park Care Center?▾
Heritage Park Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Heritage Park Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Heritage Park Care Center had 17 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 29, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $38,365 across 2 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Park Care Center?▾
Heritage Park Care Center provides 3.49 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.95 RN hours, 0.56 LPN hours, and 1.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 54.2%.
How many beds does Heritage Park Care Center have?▾
Heritage Park Care Center has 90 certified beds with an average of 38.4 residents per day, resulting in approximately 43% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →