Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation
Pueblo, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065121) · 90 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 2 totaling $41,772 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (719) 253-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 3.18 hours per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.2 percent.
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation has 2 federal fines on record totaling $41,772.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Status is listed in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Pueblo, Colorado, certified for Medicare and Medicaid. It has been federally certified since May 1973 and maintains 90 certified beds, with an average of 69.1 residents. The facility is part of the Frontline Management chain, which operates 9 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Vista Ridge holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its four component ratings are: health inspection rating 3 stars, staffing rating 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse hours of 3.18 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 64.2%.
On penalties, CMS records show 2 federal fines totaling $41,772.00, and 1 payment denial has been recorded for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status listed in the data provided for this facility, and no ownership change has occurred in the last 12 months.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection record and quality measures for Vista Ridge Care And Rehabilitation directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current details. Data reflects the CMS Care Compare dataset as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Vista Ridge holds a 3-star overall rating, which is at the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse hours are 3.18 per resident per day, including 0.93 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and 64.2% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 2 fines totaling $41,772.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus Status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 90 certified beds and an average of 69.1 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 Frontline Management chain, which includes 9 facilities averaging a 3.2-star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since May 30, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Vista Ridge scores 3, 3, 2, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7192533700 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7192533700 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065121?state=CO for the most up-to-date CMS information.
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.