Heritage Park Care Center
Carbondale, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065237) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,990
Phone: (970) 963-1500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Heritage Park Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Park Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.66 hours per resident per day, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 43.6%. Its CMS staffing rating is 3 stars.
Heritage Park Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,990.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Heritage Park Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Carbondale, Garfield County, Colorado, with 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.2 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit corporation and has been certified since December 1987. It is part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationwide with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Heritage Park Care Center holds an overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the state average of 3.13 for Colorado. The facility's health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.66, including 0.89 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 43.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,990.00 for this facility. There have been 0 payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently designated under the CMS Special Focus Facility program.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare. Data reflects the most recent CMS Care Compare vintage available at time of publication.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Heritage Park Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.66 hours per resident per day, with 0.89 RN hours per resident per day, and nursing turnover of 43.6%. CMS rates staffing at 3 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,990.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not designated as a Special Focus Facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 90 certified beds and an average daily census of 40.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers Of America chain, which includes 194 facilities with an average rating of 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since December 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (3 stars) for this facility.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9709631500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9709631500 to arrange a visit and review the inspection record on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065237?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.