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Heritage Park Care Center
1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 90 beds, Heritage Park Care Center serves Carbondale in Garfield County, Colorado and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Colorado median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 31.1 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $26K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 43.6%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Garfield Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 28 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 31.1 | 31.1 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 4.1 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 1.1 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 48.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $25,990 | $25,990 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 29 Aug 2024, 9 Feb 2023.
Severity mix: G ×2 D ×12 E ×10 F ×3 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0947 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 29 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 26 Sep 2024 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0886 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Standard survey | 11 Mar 2023 |
| 9 Feb 2023 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 31 Mar 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Standard survey | 17 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | E | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2021 |
| 26 Oct 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 12 Dec 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Aug 2024 | Fine | $25,990 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 43.6%, RNs 45.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 14.8% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 8.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.5% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 0.0% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 21.7% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Heritage Park Operations Llc. Chain: Life Care Centers Of America (194 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/24/2014 |
| Developers Investment Company Inc | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/24/2014 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2014 |
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| Life Care Centers of America, Inc. | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/03/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Garfield County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand River Health Care Center | Rifle | 57 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 11 | 19.3 | $22K | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifleabuse icon | Rifle | 89 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 21 | 23.6 | $33K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Glenwood Springs Healthcare | Glenwood Springs | 54 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 29 | 53.7 | $5K | 21 Apr 2026 |
All 4 facilities in Garfield County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Heritage Park Care Center been cited for?
28 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Heritage Park Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $26K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Heritage Park Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Heritage Park Care Center?
It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Colorado Medical Investors LLC, Developers Investment Company Inc and Life Care Centers of America, Inc.. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Heritage Park Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Aug 2024; the most recent standard health survey was 29 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.