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HomeColoradoHeritage Park Care Center

Heritage Park Care Center

1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 816239709631500WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.6on Google(54 reviews)
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
90
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $25,990

How Heritage Park Care Center Compares in Colorado

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.

CMS overall rating
2/5
CO average
3.1/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
CO average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
3/5
CO average
3.1/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.66 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Close to state average
RN hours per resident
0.89 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
43.6%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 overall CMS rating is below the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Colorado average of 2.7/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
8
deficiency citations
Inspected Feb 9, 2023
Most recent cycle
17
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 29, 2024
The most recent cycle recorded 9 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Garfield County 65+
8,419
13.6% of county
County Population
61,683
Garfield County

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.

Beds
90
Avg Residents/Day
40.2
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)

F0692Actual Harm

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

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
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
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
F0695Potential for Harm

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

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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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
F0685Potential for Harm

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

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
F0730Potential for Harm

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

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
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
F0732Minimal Harm

Post nurse staffing information every day.

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

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

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
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
F0886Potential for Harm

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Survey: Feb 9, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

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
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
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Oct 26, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0645Potential for Harm

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

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
Total Fines
$25,990
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineAug 29, 2024
$25,990

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

Nurse Aide2.02 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.76 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.89 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.66 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.20 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.18 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
43.6%
RN Turnover
45.5%
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 (24)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganization100%Jun 24, 2014
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJun 24, 2014
BRINK, CRYSTALMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AMar 15, 2023
COX, SAMANTHAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/ANov 24, 2025
SCHMIDT, DEREKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
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
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
COX, SAMANTHAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 24, 2025
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
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 13, 2024
COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AMar 3, 2025
BRINK, CRYSTALADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 30, 2026
ORAVEC, ROBERTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 3, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Heritage Park Care Center and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Heritage Park Care Center
Carbondale, COCurrent facility
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $25,990
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
Glenwood Springs, CO9.8 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $5,293
Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
Eagle, CO26.2 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $23,580
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Rifle, CO30.5 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $32,975
Grand River Health Care Center
Rifle, CO31.1 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $34,110
Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center
Paonia, CO42.3 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $32,619
Horizons Care Center
Eckert, CO57.6 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $11,180
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Heritage Park Care Center
Carbondale, CO · Current facility
—2/51/53/5$25,990
Glenwood Springs Healthcare
Glenwood Springs, CO
9.8 mi2/53/51/5$5,293
Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation
Eagle, CO
26.2 mi5/53/55/5$23,580
Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle
Rifle, CO
30.5 mi2/51/55/5$32,975
Grand River Health Care Center
Rifle, CO
31.1 mi3/52/55/5$34,110
Paonia Care and Rehabilitation Center
Paonia, CO
42.3 mi1/51/54/5$32,619
Horizons Care Center
Eckert, CO
57.6 mi3/53/54/5$11,180

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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.
How much does Heritage Park Care Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Heritage Park Care Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
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 current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $25,990.
What are the staffing levels at Heritage Park Care Center?▾
Heritage Park Care Center provides 3.66 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours, 0.76 LPN hours, and 2.02 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 43.6%.
How many beds does Heritage Park Care Center have?▾
Heritage Park Care Center has 90 certified beds with an average of 40.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 45% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Heritage Park Care Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Heritage Park Care Center?▾
On Google Maps, Heritage Park Care Center has a rating of 4.6 out of 5 based on 54 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 2/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

This chain operates 194 facilities. View all →