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VISTA GRANDE REHABILITATION AND HEALTHCARE CENTER

680 E HOSPITAL DR, CORTEZ, CO 81321
Score: 32 / 100

Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center has received an F grade based on CMS data, with a score of 32/100 — placing it among the lowest-rated nursing facilities in Colorado. Families considering this Cortez facility should carefully review its inspection history and quality metrics.

Staffing levels are a potential concern at Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center, with 3.02 total nursing hours per resident per day — below the national average of 3.8 hours. Lower staffing can impact care quality and staff responsiveness.

Recent inspections identified 22 deficiencies at Vista Grande Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 4 / 20 pts
1 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 15 / 15 pts
5 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.02 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.31 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.32 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.58 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.27 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

22
Total Deficiencies
Apr 9, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 22 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0686 Severity D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    Apr 9, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Mar 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0610 Severity D
    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
    Mar 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity G
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    May 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 2.7% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.9% 3.0% Worse
On antipsychotic medication 26.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 5.4% 14.0% Better
Excessive weight loss 0.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 15.2% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

2 penalties recorded by CMS

Total fines: $36,023

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of F is based on a score of 32 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 1★ → 4 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 5★ → 15 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -10 pts
  • Fine deductions: -3 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
101
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 8, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
17