Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Cortez, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Memory Care & Skilled Nursing · Cortez, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

18% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$261.4K
For-profit Operated by a business corporation.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$7.2M Rank #135 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 135th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$261.4K
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$37.3K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #155 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 155th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$3.0M 41.7% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #172 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 172nd out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$3.9M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$6.9M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

New residents most often arrive under Medicare (46% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
142 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 46%
Private pay 36%
Medicaid 18%
Discharges
126 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 37%
Private pay 31%
Medicaid 33%

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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Columbine Manor Care Center
NH
MC
SNF
Salida
112
Facility 112
CO AVG 93
Rank #58 / 233
45.1%
Facility 45.1%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #124 / 142
-38%
3.47
Facility 3.47
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #118 / 203
+10%-10%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
16
Facility 16
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #51 / 205
5.3
Facility 5.3
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #111 / 205
-51-
76
Facility 76
CO AVG 59
Rank #73 / 256
Life Care Centers Of America, Inc
$5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #159 / 180
$3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #140 / 180
69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 69.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #26 / 180
65220
Coal Creek Post Acute & Assisted Living
NH
AL
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Lafayette
70
Facility 70
CO AVG 93
Rank #151 / 233
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #54 / 142
+15%
5.06
Facility 5.06
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #18 / 203
+26%+31%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
22
Facility 22
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #99 / 205
4.4
Facility 4.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #86 / 205
159-
85
Facility 85
CO AVG 59
Rank #35 / 256
Lafayette Community Healthcare, LLC$8.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.$4.2M*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.50.9%*Fiscal year ending 12/2020These figures are from this home's most recent complete cost report — an older period than most facilities report. Compare with that in mind.65414
Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC
NH
MC
PC
RC
SNF
Woodland Park
80
Facility 80
CO AVG 93
Rank #138 / 233
98.1%
Facility 98.1%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #2 / 142
+34%
3.40
Facility 3.40
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #132 / 203
-13%-12%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #46 / 205
3.8
Facility 3.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #63 / 205
179-
69
Facility 69
CO AVG 59
Rank #105 / 256
Forest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC
$8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #112 / 180
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #111 / 180
61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 61.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #71 / 180
65418
The Center at Lincoln, LLC
NH
SNF
Parker
96
Facility 96
CO AVG 93
Rank #106 / 233
83.9%
Facility 83.9%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #54 / 142
+15%
3.81
Facility 3.81
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #78 / 203
+2%-1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
29
Facility 29
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #130 / 205
5.8
Facility 5.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
181A+
89
Facility 89
CO AVG 59
Rank #27 / 256
The Center At Lincoln, LLC
$18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #12 / 180
$10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #18 / 180
55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #123 / 180
65403

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Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center

Is Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in a walkable area?

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center's occupancy is 59.8%.

Are pets allowed at Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

No, Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

The team at Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center can be reached at admin@vistagranderhc.com.

Does Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Carla Dawn Lydic is the administrator of Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.

What is the overall rating for Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?

Vista Grande Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center received a 2-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

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