Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center
Cortez, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065153) · 101 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 2 totaling $36,023
Phone: (970) 564-1122 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Vista Grande reports 2.82 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.30 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 39.6%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
Vista Grande has 2 federal fines on record totaling $36,023.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
About this facility
Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Cortez, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid with 101 certified beds and an average of 66.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare/Medicaid certified since July 18, 1979.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Vista Grande holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its component ratings are: health inspection 2 out of 5, quality measures (QM) 5 out of 5, and staffing 1 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels total 2.82 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.6% annually.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $36,023.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Vista Grande is part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.4 across the chain. There has been no ownership change reported in the last 12 months.
This profile reflects data published by CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports and ratings.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vista Grande has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Vista Grande is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.82 hours per resident per day, with 0.30 RN hours per resident per day and a 39.6% nursing turnover rate, reflected in a staffing rating of 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $36,023.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus status is recorded for this facility in the provided data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Vista Grande has 101 certified beds and an average of 66.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Centennial Healthcare chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.4.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since July 18, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Vista Grande scores 2, 2, 1, and 5 respectively out of 5 stars.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 9705641122 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 9705641122 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065153?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.