Nursing homes › Colorado › Heritage Park Care Center
1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623 · 9709631500 · 90 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 14 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,697,816 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.66 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.89. Weekend total: 3.20. Nursing staff turnover: 44%.
All-time on record: 30 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | G | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention. | D | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2024-08-29 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Health | corrected 2024-09-26 |
| 2023-07-05 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-07-05 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-08-04 |
| 2023-02-09 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2023-03-11 |
| 2023-02-09 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| 2023-02-09 | Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff. | E | Health | corrected 2023-03-11 |
| 2023-02-09 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-03-31 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Fine | $25,990 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| COLORADO MEDICAL INVESTORS LLC | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | 100% | since 06/24/2014 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2014 |
| BRINK, CRYSTAL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2023 |
| COX, SAMANTHA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/24/2025 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2014 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/24/2014 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2014 |
| BRINK, CRYSTAL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/15/2023 |
| COX, SAMANTHA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/24/2025 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| ORAVEC, ROBERT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/01/2024 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/13/2024 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065237. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.