A 48-bed community at Rio Grande Avenue in Carbondale, Colorado, is Sopris Lodge at Carbondale. It’s set in a highly walkable neighborhood where most errands and essentials are within a quick walk. The setting offers residents easy access to the surrounding community while keeping a residential ambiance in a town known for outdoor access and mountain views.
The facility offers respite care services and residential accommodations, anchored by a team of licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants available 24/7. This staffing structure means residents benefit from consistent daily support and medical oversight. The community welcomes people seeking temporary respite care and longer-term residential living arrangements, making it a flexible option for families navigating changing care needs. Life at Sopris Lodge at Carbondale centers on wellness, enrichment, and connection. Dining is a focal point, with restaurant-style meals featuring chef-prepared options tailored for nutrition and satisfaction across each day’s offerings. The community maintains a Day Retreat program and offers residents access to life enrichment activities, technology support, and campus amenities built to promote independence and engagement. These elements combine to form a setting where residents can stay active and socially involved. At $5,512 monthly, the facility’s starting price is established upfront for families weighing their options. Meanwhile, its location in Carbondale puts it close to the Roaring Fork Valley, a region with natural attractions and a strong sense of place.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
48Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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.
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Inspections
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has had 40% more total inspections than the Colorado average (7 vs. CO avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 40% more |
Pets Allowed
0.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Carbondale's city center to Sopris Lodge at Carbondale's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community):
A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Payment methods or payer types accepted (e.g. private pay, Medicaid), as reported in state or survey data.
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| Trinidad Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | AL MC NH SNF | Trinidad | 119
Facility
119
CO AVG
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#53 / 233 | No |
77
Facility
77
CO AVG
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#70 / 256 | - | A+ | Stacie Currie | Trinidad Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC | - |
| Brighton Care Center | AL MC NH SNF | Brighton | 108
Facility
108
CO AVG
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Rank
#70 / 233 | No |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
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Rank
#94 / 256 | - | A+ | Sterling Krout | Broken Ridge Healthcare Inc | - |
| Brookdale Greenwood Village | AL CCRC IL MC NH SNF | Greenwood Village | 90
Facility
90
CO AVG
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#115 / 233 | Yes |
71
Facility
71
CO AVG
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#89 / 256 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private / Private | B- | Tabetha Houston | Arc Greenwood Village, Inc | Private pay, Medicare |
| Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC | AL MC NH PC RC SNF | Woodland Park | 80
Facility
80
CO AVG
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#138 / 233 | No |
69
Facility
69
CO AVG
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#105 / 256 | - | - | Holden Brett Grandstaff | Forest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC | - |
| Sopris Lodge at Carbondale | AL IL MC RC | Carbondale | 48 | Yes | 82 | - | - | - | - | - |
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Sopris Lodge at Carbondale has a walk score of 82. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Yes — see the floorplan options available at Sopris Lodge at Carbondale on this page.
Yes, Sopris Lodge at Carbondale allows residents to bring their pets.
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale has 48 beds.
Pricing at Sopris Lodge at Carbondale starts at $5,512 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Yes — there are 47 photos of Sopris Lodge at Carbondale in the photo gallery on this page.
Sopris Lodge at Carbondale offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Respite.
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