Nursing homeActive
Heritage Park Care Center
1200 Village Rd, Carbondale, CO 81623970963150090 certified beds · 40 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2021
Deficiencies
28
● 1● 25● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$25,990
1 fine
Last survey
2024-08-29
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Standard | 1151 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-02-09 | Standard | 051 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-10-26 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planning
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F692
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F550
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F645
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F655
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F684
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F685
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F688
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F695
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F730
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F758
F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F804
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F812
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F880
F947Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F947
F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Scope/severity CPaperwork
Staffing
Widespread; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-26Record 065237-20240829-F732
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2023-03-31Record 065237-20230209-F689
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-31Record 065237-20230209-F600
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-31Record 065237-20230209-F610
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-31Record 065237-20230209-F744
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-11Record 065237-20230209-F880
F886Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-03-11Record 065237-20230209-F886
F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesScope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-12Record 065237-20211026-F645
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-12Record 065237-20211026-F679
F688Provide 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-12Record 065237-20211026-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-12Record 065237-20211026-F689
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-12-17Record 065237-20211026-F755
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-08-29 | Civil money penalty | $25,990 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.89
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 0.82 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.66
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.72 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.20
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 3.30 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover44%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 47% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover46%
Facility
Colorado
National
Colorado 45% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Colorado | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 0.0% | 3.4% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 8.1% | 3.4% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 21.7% | 20.0% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 4.2% | 1.4% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 14.8% | 13.4% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 8.3% | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.5% | 11.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Brink, Crystal Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cox, Samantha Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Developers Investment Company Inc Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fletcher, Todd Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oravec, Robert Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Aubrey Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ziegler, James Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brink, Crystal Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brink, Crystal Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Colorado Medical Investors LLC Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cox, Samantha Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cross, Cindy Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Henry, Terry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lay, Lisa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Life Care Centers Of America, Inc. Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Oravec, Robert Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Preston, Forrest Individual | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schmidt, Derek Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Swanker, Richard Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Thurmond, Joan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Life Care Centers Of America — 194 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Colorado.
No county cost figures on file for Garfield.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Glenwood Springs Healthcare Glenwood Springs | 9.8 mi | 2026-04-21 | 0121 |
| Castle Peak Senior Life And Rehabilitation Eagle | 26.2 mi | 2026-03-10 | 092 |
| Colorado State Veterans Nursing Home - Rifle Rifle | 30.5 mi | 2025-11-20 | 0103 |
| Grand River Health Care Center Rifle | 31.1 mi | 2026-01-30 | 0101 |
| Paonia Care And Rehabilitation Center Paonia | 42.3 mi | 2025-08-07 | 1313 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |