Heritage Park Care Center
1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623 · (970) 963-1500
For profit - Corporation · 90 certified beds
Heritage Park Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2024, found 17 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Colorado average is 8.7). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $25,990 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 29, 2024 found 17 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.August 29, 2024 · F0692 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.August 29, 2024 · F0867 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.August 29, 2024 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedAugust 29, 2024 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.August 29, 2024 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.August 29, 2024 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.August 29, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 29, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesAugust 29, 2024 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 29, 2024 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 29, 2024 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.August 29, 2024 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.August 29, 2024 · F0688 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.August 29, 2024 · F0730 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.August 29, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.August 29, 2024 · F0947 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Post nurse staffing information every day.August 29, 2024 · F0732 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.August 29, 2024 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $25,990August 29, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.66 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.89 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.76 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.02 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 43.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 90 |
| Average residents per day | 40.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Glenwood Springs Healthcare Glenwood Springs · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Grand River Health Care Center Rifle · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Rifle · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Heritage Park Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.