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Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
A 57-bed community in Cortez, Colorado, is Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence. Operated by Southwest Professional Properties, Inc. under Terrill Schmitt’s administration, the facility offers a full senior care continuum: independent living for those who want community and support without hands-on assistance, assisted living for residents requiring help with daily activities like bathing and medication management, and memory care for people living with Alzheimer’s or dementia.
Staff,, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants provide daily support. Short-stay programs exist for families seeking temporary respite care or for seniors testing a placement before long-term residence commitment. Medicaid is accepted, giving residents with qualifying financial circumstances a pathway to care. Cortez sits in southwest Colorado with a Walk Score of 83, implying high walkability. Most daily errands can be done on foot, and many essential services are within a quick walk. This accessibility benefits visiting family members navigating the area and residents who prefer to get around locally.
To learn more about room options, daily activities, dining, amenities, and current availability, interested families should contact the facility directly.
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About this community
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is administered by Terrill Schmitt.
Inspection History
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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
PC (Palliative Care):
Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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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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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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| Trinidad Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center | AL MC NH SNF | Trinidad | 119
Facility
119
CO AVG
74
Rank
#86 / 516 | No |
77
Facility
77
CO AVG
53
Rank
#136 / 838 | A+ | Stacie Currie | Trinidad Rehabilitation And Healthcare Center LLC |
| Brighton Care Center | AL MC NH SNF | Brighton | 108
Facility
108
CO AVG
74
Rank
#115 / 516 | No |
70
Facility
70
CO AVG
53
Rank
#225 / 838 | A+ | Sterling Krout | Broken Ridge Healthcare Inc |
| Englewood Post Acute and Rehabilitation | AL MC NH SNF | Englewood | 82
Facility
82
CO AVG
74
Rank
#222 / 516 | No |
82
Facility
82
CO AVG
53
Rank
#91 / 838 | - | David Dunyon | Cherry Hills Healthcare, Inc |
| Forest Ridge Health and Rehab LLC | AL MC NH PC RC SNF | Woodland Park | 80
Facility
80
CO AVG
74
Rank
#228 / 516 | No |
69
Facility
69
CO AVG
53
Rank
#242 / 838 | - | Holden Brett Grandstaff | Forest Ridge Health And Rehab LLC |
| Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence | AL MC | Cortez | 57
Facility
57
CO AVG
74
Rank
#317 / 516 | No |
83
Facility
83
CO AVG
53
Rank
#78 / 838 | - | Terrill Schmitt | Southwest Professional Properties, Inc |
Frequently Asked Questions about Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
Who is the owner of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is legally operated by Southwest Professional Properties, Inc, and administered by Terrill Schmitt.
Is Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence in a walkable area?
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Are pets allowed at Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
No, Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence has a no-pet policy.
Who is the administrator of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
Terrill Schmitt is the administrator of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence.
How many beds does Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence have?
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence has 57 beds.
Are there photos of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence?
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is located at 1206 North Mildred Rd, Cortez, CO 81321.
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