Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cortez, CO

Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cortez, CO

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 57 Rank #317 / 516Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 317th out of 516 homes we track in Colorado for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #78 / 838Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 78th out of 838 homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence/Alternative Care Facility (Medicaid)
StatusActive

Ownership & Operating Entity

Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is administered by Terrill Schmitt.

Owner NameSouthwest Professional Properties, Inc

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsShort Stays

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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.

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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 CurrieTrinidad 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 KroutBroken 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 DunyonCherry 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 GrandstaffForest 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 SchmittSouthwest 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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