CMS data snapshot: July 2026
Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.
Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.
A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.
Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.
Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).
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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. Its overall CMS rating is 2 out of 5.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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.
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.
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
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.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Organization | 100% | Jun 24, 2014 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | N/A | Jun 24, 2014 |
| BRINK, CRYSTAL | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 2023 |
| COX, SAMANTHA | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Nov 24, 2025 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2012 |
| CROSS, CINDY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2014 |
| HENRY, TERRY | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Aug 16, 1999 |
| LAY, LISA | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Feb 9, 2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Apr 1, 2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | CORPORATE OFFICER | Individual | N/A | Sep 22, 2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Jun 24, 2014 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Organization | N/A | Sep 1, 2014 |
| BRINK, CRYSTAL | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Mar 15, 2023 |
| COX, SAMANTHA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Nov 24, 2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| ORAVEC, ROBERT | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Sep 1, 2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Oct 18, 2012 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 13, 2024 |
| COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | ADP OF THE SNF | Organization | N/A | Mar 3, 2025 |
| BRINK, CRYSTAL | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 30, 2026 |
| ORAVEC, ROBERT | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Mar 3, 2025 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | ADP OF THE SNF | Individual | N/A | Aug 31, 2000 |
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