Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cortez, CO
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Cortez, CO
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.
57-bed community Rank #324 / 526Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 324th out of 526 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 83 / 100 Rank #79 / 869Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 79th out of 869 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
About this community
Facility TypeAssisted Living Residence/alternative Care Facility (medicaid)
StatusActive
Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence is administered by Terrill Schmitt.
Owner NameSouthwest Professional Properties, Inc
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Pets not allowed
Specific ProgramsShort Stays
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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.
| Vista Mesa Assisted Living Residence | AL MC | Cortez | 57
Facility
57
CO AVG
76
Rank
#324 / 526 | No |
83
Facility
83
CO AVG
51
Rank
#79 / 869 | - | Terrill Schmitt | Southwest Professional Properties, Inc |
| Hillcrest Care Center | AL MC NH SNF | Wray | 45
Facility
45
CO AVG
76
Rank
#367 / 526 | No |
57
Facility
57
CO AVG
51
Rank
#391 / 869 | - | Kimberly Bryant | Wray Community Long Term Care, Inc |
| Continuing Care at Wind Crest | AL IL MC NH | Highlands Ranch (Westridge) | 44
Facility
44
CO AVG
76
Rank
#375 / 526 | Yes |
31
Facility
31
CO AVG
51
Rank
#671 / 869 | - | Kelsey J Ficca | Wind Crest, Inc |
| Castle Peak Senior Life and Rehabilitation | AL MC NH SNF | Eagle | 44
Facility
44
CO AVG
76
Rank
#375 / 526 | No |
40
Facility
40
CO AVG
51
Rank
#572 / 869 | - | - | - |
| Holly Creek | AL IL MC NH SNF | Centennial (East Peakview Avenue) | 25
Facility
25
CO AVG
76
Rank
#418 / 526 | Yes |
39
Facility
39
CO AVG
51
Rank
#584 / 869 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | - | - |
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 N Mildred Rd, Cortez, Co 81321-.
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